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Job Title: Forklift Operator

Job Description

The chosen candidate will be responsible for various tasks within the facility, with the opportunity to be cross-trained on all processes. This role involves wearing multiple hats to ensure the smooth operation of the facility.

Responsibilities

+ Lift and handle up to 50 pounds consistently throughout the day.

+ Break down raw materials.

+ Fill sacks and stack them on pallets for the forklift operator.

+ Move pallets of material from one location to another within the facility.

+ Operate a forklift, pallet jack, and potentially front-end loaders.

Essential Skills

+ 2+ years of forklift operating experience.

+ Proficient math skills for weighing out materials.

+ Experience operating mobile equipment, including forklifts, sit-down forklifts, overhead cranes, and other heavy equipment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ 2+ years of heavy equipment operation experience (bulldozer, front-end loader, bobcat, overhead crane, etc.).

+ Ability to lift 50+ pounds.

+ Proven reliability and attendance.

+ Leadership experience is a plus.

+ Experience as a farm hand is beneficial.

+ Railroad experience is advantageous.

Why Work Here?

Once the employee meets the required time of 90 days, they have the opportunity to become a full-time employee with great benefits, including PTO. There is also a possibility of being brought on directly earlier than the 90-day period.

Work Environment

This role is based in a non-climate-controlled facility, which can be dusty on the shop floor. The position may require some outdoor work as well. The standard shift is from 6 AM to 2:30 PM.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of La Porte, IN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $19.00/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 La Porte,IN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 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.