• Forklift Operator

    Aerotek (Cedar Falls, IA)


    NOW HIRING Forklift Operator

    Job Description

    Start each morning with a safety briefing and warm-up session. Review the board for daily orders, then operate sit-down forklifts to pick parts throughout the warehouse using a labeling system and RF scan gun. This role involves moving oversized products, such as equipment tires and animal nutrients, and loading or unloading them onto truck beds. Operators must lift up to 60 lbs, work closely with supervisors to address any task-related concerns, accurately sort, label, and store picked products, and maintain a clean work area.

    Responsibilities

    + Operate sit-down forklifts to pick and move parts throughout the warehouse.

    + Load and unload oversized products onto truck beds.

    + Lift up to 60 lbs as part of daily tasks.

    + Work closely with supervisors to resolve task-related concerns.

    + Accurately sort, label, and store products in containers or on pallets.

    + Maintain cleanliness in the work area by sweeping and organizing as needed.

    Essential Skills

    + 6+ months forklift experience.

    + Basic math skills.

    + Ability to lift up to 65 lbs occasionally.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Experience with RF scanners.

    + Familiarity with warehouse and production environments.

     

    Why Work Here?

     

    Our company offers opportunities for growth, often promoting employees to supervisory or lead positions within a year, resulting in pay raises. With five locations in Waterloo, there is flexibility to request a change of location if needed.

     

    Work Environment

     

    Work in a large, fast-paced warehouse in Cedar Falls, Iowa, serving various industries. The environment is hot in the summer, cold in the winter, and can be dusty due to animal feed. Available shifts include 1st (6am - 2:30pm), 2nd (2pm - 10:30pm), 3rd (10pm - 6:30am), and a weekend shift (7am - 5:30pm, Friday to Monday). The dress code requires steel-toed boots and jeans or khaki/tan/denim shorts. T-shirts or long sleeves are acceptable, but gym shorts or sweatpants are not.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

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

     

    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 Cedar Falls,IA.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Nov 11, 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.