• Forklift Operator

    Aerotek (Indianapolis, IN)


    Job Title: Forklift Operator

    Job Description

    This role involves using a sit-down forklift to load and unload trucks and moving materials around the facility to support production. Once production is complete, the forklift is used to transport finished products to the warehouse or shipping dock. The operator will also use a stand-up forklift and reach truck for placing and retrieving items on the third-tier shelves as needed.

    Responsibilities

    + Operate sit-down and stand-up forklifts to load/unload trucks and transport materials within the facility.

    + Use RF Scan Gun Technology for repackaging activities.

    + Move finished products to the warehouse or shipping dock.

    + Utilize reach truck to place and retrieve items on third-tier shelves.

    + Maintain inventory accuracy through efficient material handling.

    Essential Skills

    + Experience with sit-down and stand-up forklifts.

    + Proficient in using RF Gun Technology.

    + Ability to maintain good attendance.

    + Physical ability to stand, sit, and walk for at least 75% of the work time.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Forklift certification.

    + Experience with reach forklift and pallet jacks.

     

    Why Work Here?

     

    Join a rapidly expanding company where you can enhance your skills through onsite training and certifications. Benefit from opportunities for advancement and a clean, organized warehouse environment. Enjoy a pay increase upon permanent conversion, along with comprehensive benefits including 401K matching, health insurance, paid time off, and more.

     

    Work Environment

     

    Work in a large, clean, and organized production environment spanning 256,000 sq ft. Safety is a top priority here. Employees work during the first shift from 5:00 am to 3:30 pm, with the potential for 50+ hours per week, including weekends. The warehouse is designed to be safe and is not too loud.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Indianapolis, Indiana

     

    Pay and Benefits

     

    The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/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 Indianapolis,IN.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Oct 24, 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.