Forklift Operator / Reach Trucks

Job Title: Forklift Operator

Job Description

As a Forklift Operator, you will be responsible for loading and unloading freight to and from vehicles and containers. You will sort freight according to size and destination, read and decode freight coding, and reconcile driver pick-up and delivery manifests. Additionally, you will label, weigh, and dimensionalize freight, perform cleanup activities to maintain a safe and clean dock, and record any damaged shipments or misrouted freight.

Responsibilities

• Load inbound and outbound freight to and from vehicles and containers.

• Unload inbound and outbound containers and sort according to size and destination.

• Read, decode, and decipher freight coding to expedite freight movement and tracing.

• Reconcile driver pick-up and delivery manifests.

• Label, weigh, and dimensionalize freight.

• Perform cleanup activities in the work area to ensure safety and cleanliness of the dock.

• Record damaged shipments and misrouted freight on applicable reports.

Essential Skills

• Forklift operation

• Material handling

• Inventory management

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Forklift Operator certification

• Equipment Operator experience

• Ability to perform material count

Why Work Here?

Enjoy opportunities to grow within a clean and modern facility that values safety and efficiency.

Work Environment

Work in a modern facility with multiple shift options: Sun-Wed 1st shift 6:00am-4:30pm, 2nd shift 4:00pm-2:30am, 3rd shift 10:00pm-8:30am; Wed-Sat 1st shift 6:00am-4:30pm, 2nd shift 4:00pm-2:30am, 3rd shift 10:00pm-8:30am; Fri-Mon 6:00am-6:30pm. The work environment emphasizes safety and cleanliness.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Independence, Kentucky.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $24.00/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 Independence,KY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 19, 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.