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Job Title: Forklift Driver II - 2nd Shift

Job Description

This position involves operating gasoline, diesel, electric, or propane-powered industrial trucks equipped with lifting devices such as forklifts, elevating platforms, or buckets to assist in the loading and moving of materials. It is a non-exempt position where hours worked over 40 will be compensated at time and a half.

Responsibilities

+ Operate industrial trucks equipped with lifting devices to aid in loading and moving materials.

+ Ensure safe and efficient handling of inventory and materials.

+ Perform routine checks and maintenance on equipment to ensure safety and operational efficiency.

Essential Skills

+ High School Diploma or equivalent.

+ 1-3 years of previous experience in forklift operation.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Proficiency in handling gasoline, diesel, electric, or propane-powered industrial trucks.

+ Experience with inventory management and material handling.

Why Work Here?

Join a team where your skills are valued and your contributions make a difference. Enjoy a supportive work environment that promotes growth and development. Benefit from competitive compensation, including overtime pay at time and a half.

Work Environment

This position requires working the 2nd shift, Monday through Friday. You will be working in an industrial setting, operating various types of powered trucks. Safety equipment and protocols are a priority to ensure a secure working environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Sturgis, Michigan.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.52 - $21.52/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 Sturgis,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 1, 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.