• Forklift Operator

    Aerotek (Independence, KY)


    Job Title: Forklift Operator

    Job Description

    As a Forklift Operator, you will be responsible for operating a cherry picker that reaches heights of up to 38 feet, handling shipping and receiving tasks, shrink wrapping and palletizing goods, and utilizing a voice picking system. You will also be responsible for making boxes for shipping and picking up scrap material. This role offers the opportunity to cross-train in several areas.

    Responsibilities

    + Operate a cherry picker reaching up to 38 feet in the air.

    + Handle shipping and receiving processes.

    + Shrink wrap and palletize products.

    + Utilize a voice picking system efficiently.

    + Create boxes for shipping.

    + Pick up and manage scrap material.

    + Participate in cross-training across different areas.

    Essential Skills

    + Prior experience with cherry picker operation.

    + Comfortable working at heights.

    + Proficiency in using an RF Scanner and Voice Picker.

    + Ability to be trained in various operational tasks.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Experience in inventory management.

    + Material handling proficiency.

    + General labor and production skills.

    + Shipping and receiving expertise.

     

    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 Independence,KY.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Aug 14, 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.