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Job Title: Forklift Operator

Job Description

As a 2nd Shift Forklift Operator, you will be responsible for operating a forklift to load and unload materials and deliveries, and moving them to and from storage areas, machines, and loading docks into trucks or storage facilities.

Responsibilities

+ Obtain a copy of the production schedule or shipping order and transport material or equipment to and from designated areas in the facility.

+ Provide raw or WHIP stock to production machines according to the production schedule.

+ Load and unload goods from vehicles.

+ Move goods packed on pallets or slip sheets around the storage facility.

+ Stack goods in the correct storage bays following inventory control instructions.

+ Stack empty pallets.

+ Remove machine attachments and waste material from machines.

+ Dump materials into machine hoppers.

Essential Skills

+ 6 months to 1 year of forklift operating experience (can be sit down or stand up).

+ Material handling experience.

+ Experience with picking and packing.

+ Proficiency in using an RF scanner.

+ Experience with shipping and unloading.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ High school diploma or equivalent.

+ Ability to lift 10-30 lbs consistently.

+ Ability to stand on feet for 8-10 hours per day.

Why Work Here?

As a part of our team, you will enjoy the benefits of working with a privately-owned company that takes pride in its facility. We offer great benefits, including a 4% 401k, two different health plans, and weekly pay. Our company is stable and growing, with opportunities for career advancement and the chance to work at different facilities if desired. We provide a clean and organized facility, equipped with state-of-the-art equipment that is all within 10 years old.

Work Environment

Work hours are from 2pm to 10pm on the 2nd shift. The facility is equipped with Flexo and corrugated packaging machines and can be noisy. Employees are expected to work 9-hour shifts consistently. The plant is smaller with 50 total employees on the shop floor, fostering a close-knit and collaborative work environment. A shift differential of $1.25 is provided for the 2nd shift.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Whitewater, WI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.25 - $19.25/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 Whitewater,WI.

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.