• Material Handler Forklift

    Aerotek (Walford, IA)


    Job Title: Forklift Operator

    Job Description

    As a Material Handler Forklift Operator, you will be responsible for efficiently unloading inbound shipments, preparing outbound shipments, and ensuring that all merchandise matches the accompanying shipping documents. You will also be tasked with moving merchandise into storage while documenting the put-away locations and reporting any discrepancies. Additional duties include labeling and stickering orders, picking orders for shipment, and conducting daily inspections of forklifts to identify potential equipment problems.

    Responsibilities

    + Unload inbound shipments and prepare outbound shipments.

    + Verify that merchandise matches shipping documents.

    + Move merchandise to storage and properly document put-away locations.

    + Report any shipment discrepancies.

    + Label and sticker orders accurately.

    + Pick orders and prepare them for shipment.

    + Conduct daily inspections of forklifts to identify potential problems.

    Essential Skills

    + 1+ year of forklift experience in a warehouse setting.

    + Proficiency in unloading, shipping, and receiving.

    + Experience with pallet jacks and sit-down forklifts.

    + Ability to operate a reach truck and RF scanner.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

    + Strong material handling and general labor skills.

    + Reliability and flexibility in task management.

     

    Why Work Here?

     

    Join a company that offers long-term potential in a clean and organized warehouse environment. Enjoy the stability of working with a consistently busy client and the opportunity for overtime. Work with a team that values reliability and flexibility, and thrive in a well-maintained work setting.

     

    Work Environment

     

    Work in a clean and organized dry storage warehouse. The position operates Monday through Friday from 7am to 3:30pm.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Walford, Iowa.

     

    Pay and Benefits

     

    The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $19.00/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 Walford,IA.

     

    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.