Immediate Hirring For Forklift Operator And Material Handler

Immediate Hirring For Forklift Operator- $17-21/HR

Job Description

Join a fast-paced distribution center team in Eldridge, Iowa as a Stand-Up Forklift Operator . You’ll be responsible for building pallets of canned dry goods for shipment to grocery stores and retailers. This role involves picking and packing orders using a headset system and operating a stand-up forklift to move materials efficiently throughout the warehouse.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate a stand-up forklift to transport goods within the warehouse

• Build and assemble pallets based on client orders

• Pick and pack canned dry goods using headset instructions

• Ensure accuracy and efficiency in order fulfillment

Required Skills

• Minimum 6 months experience operating a stand-up forklift

• Proficiency in order picking and packing

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs repetitively

• Comfortable standing for 8–10 hours per shift

• Experience in a fast-paced warehouse environment preferred

Why Work Here?

• Medical, Dental, Vision benefits available

• Free trade/community college for your children after becoming permanent

• Opportunity to move to 1st shift after direct hire

• Paid time off , vacation, and potential raise upon hire

Work Environment

• Large, climate-controlled , clean, and organized distribution center

• Team-oriented and safety-focused atmosphere

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $17.00/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 Eldridge,IA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 12, 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.