Forklift Operator

Job Title: Forklift Operator

Job Description

As a forklift operator, you will be responsible for operating stand-up reach forklifts and trucks. Your duties will include utilizing an RF Scanner to pick and store various materials, staging materials for shipping, and loading and unloading trucks when necessary. Additionally, you will operate machinery to shrink-wrap pallets for shipment and assist in other areas as needed.

Responsibilities

• Operate stand-up reach forklifts and trucks.

• Utilize RF Scanner for picking and storing materials.

• Stage materials for shipping.

• Load and unload trucks.

• Operate machinery to shrink wrap pallets for shipment.

• Assist in other warehouse duties as required.

Essential Skills

• Experience operating a stand-up reach truck for at least 6 months.

• Proficiency in using RF Scanners.

• Experience in order picking and putaway.

• Ability to palletize products.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with cherry pickers and sit-down forklifts is advantageous.

• Familiarity with warehouse operations and safety standards.

Why Work Here?

Our workplace offers a variety of medical options, including plans through Blue Cross/Blue Shield. We also provide dental, vision, and disability coverage, along with HSA or FSA options. Enjoy paid holidays such as New Year's Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Memorial Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. Our 401K Retirement Plan includes a matching contribution after one year of employment, and there's a raise upon hire.

Work Environment

Join a very large, clean, and well-organized warehouse. The facility is well-lit, and we operate with values similar to those of Aerotek, emphasizing customers, people, integrity, safety, and quality. Work shifts include: 1st Shift from 6am-2:30pm, 2nd Shift from 3:00pm-11:30pm, 3rd Shift from Sunday-Thursday 8pm-4:30am, and a Weekend Shift from 6am-4:30pm on Saturday and Sunday. Overtime is available on Saturdays and during the week.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Otsego, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.25 - $23.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision

• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

• Short and long-term disability

• Health Spending Account (HSA)

• Transportation benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Otsego,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 8, 2025.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.