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Job Title: Forklift Operator

Job Description

As a Forklift Operator, you will be responsible for operating sit-down gas forklifts, moving and stacking recycling materials and garbage, and ensuring efficient material handling throughout the facility. You will also perform general preventative maintenance on forklift equipment, work both indoors and outdoors, and assist wherever needed within the facility. The role involves working around garbage, which can be dirty, hot, and loud.

Responsibilities

+ Operate sit-down gas forklifts efficiently and safely.

+ Move and stack recycling materials and garbage.

+ Transport materials throughout the facility and empty full containers.

+ Perform general preventative maintenance on forklift equipment.

+ Assist with various tasks as needed within the facility.

Essential Skills

+ 2-5 years of forklift operating experience.

+ Proficiency in material handling and loading.

+ Ability to lift heavy objects (50lbs+).

+ Experience with heavy equipment, skid steer, and loader.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ 1+ year of small equipment operating experience.

+ General labor and picking skills.

Why Work Here?

Join a stable industry with endless opportunities for growth and advancement. The company offers competitive benefits, including UW Health plans, and values longevity with 80% of employees having been with the company for over five years. Enjoy the flexibility of unlimited overtime and a pay increase upon hiring, along with eligibility for full-time benefits.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $21.00/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 Cottage Grove,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 13, 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.