• Forklift Operator

    Aerotek (York, NE)


    Forklift Operator -- up to $24 per hour -- starting asap -- weekly pay!

    Job Description

    We are seeking a skilled Forklift Operator to join our team in a fast-paced and safe warehouse environment. The successful candidate will operate forklifts to move products, equipment, or materials within the warehouse, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. This role requires a minimum of 2 years of experience, and the candidate will be responsible for maintaining safety and quality standards while efficiently managing inventory and assisting in various warehouse tasks.

    Responsibilities

    + Operate the forklift professionally and accident-free, keeping precise records of forklift inspections.

    + Maintain and clean the forklift systematically.

    + Track the location of goods during material handling using the Warehouse Management System (WMS) and ensure accurate data entry.

    + Perform manual tasks as directed by the warehouse supervisor or team lead, including inventory sampling and cleaning.

    + Keep the warehouse clean and organized.

    + During seed delivery and return season, ensure the proper loading and unloading of transport vehicles with quality packages to meet customer expectations.

    + Maintain safety standards and initiate emergency procedures when necessary.

    Essential Skills

    + Minimum of 2 years forklift driving experience.

    + Ability to communicate clearly and respectfully with others.

    + Self-starter with a strong focus on safety and quality.

    + Mechanical aptitude and awareness.

    + Experience with shift work expectations.

    + Ability to work as part of a team to accomplish set goals.

    + Ability to count accurately and read scales.

    + Attention to detail and ability to multi-task.

    + Prior forklift certification preferred.

     

    Work Environment

     

    The work environment is a fast-paced warehouse setting, with shifts from 6am to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday. Employees are required to wear steel-toe over-the-ankle work boots, hi-visibility hard hats, safety vests, and eyewear. The workplace is smoke-free, and the use of mobile devices is restricted to break areas. Regular and reliable attendance is mandatory, and transportation to and from the location is the responsibility of the worker.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract position based out of York, NE.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $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 York,NE.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Dec 31, 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.