• Forklift Operator

    Aerotek (Lakeland, FL)


    **Pay:** $19-21 an hour

    **Job Title:** Forklift Operator

    **Location:** Lakeland FL 33811

    Description

    Major Tasks, Responsibilities and Key Accountabilities

    • Complete tasks such as loading, unloading, sorting, picking, stocking, staging, fabrication and transportation of goods.

    • Load and unload materials to and from designated storage area, such as racks, shelves, or vehicles. Stack or pile materials, such as lumber, boards, or pallets

    • Install protective devices, such as bracing, padding, or strapping, to prevent shifting or damage to items being transported.

    • Verify computations against physical count of stock.

    • Maintains condition of work area (i.e. free of trash, product in correct location, etc.). Follows company safety policies and procedures and encourages other associates to do the same.

    • Receive and fill orders or sell supplies, materials, and products to installers and subcontractors.

    • May drive truck to pick up incoming stock or deliver materials to designated locations or operate forklift or other machinery in order to complete tasks.

    • Performs other duties as assigned.

     

    Skills

     

    packing, picking, order selector, order selecting, warehouse, pallet jack, stocking, stocker, sorting, sorter, shipper, receiver, supply inventory

     

    Top Skills Details

     

    packing,picking,order selector,order selecting,warehouse,pallet jack,stocking,stocker,sorting,sorter,shipper,receiver,supply inventory

     

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    Environmental Job Requirements:

    • Typically, in a comfortable environment but with regular exposure to factors such as temperature extremes, moving machinery, loud noise, and fumes, which may cause noticeable discomfort or a moderate risk of accident or illness.

    • Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. in a physical environment. Ability to stand for periods of time up to and exceeding 60 minutes. Ability to make repetitive movements including, but not limited to, using a 10-key or calculator, bending or squatting

    • Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.

    Experience Level

    Intermediate Level

     

    Pay and Benefits

     

    The pay range for this position is $16.00 - $18.00/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 Lakeland,FL.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Nov 5, 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.