• 3rd Shift Forklift Operator

    Aerotek (Cottage Grove, MN)


    Job Title: 2nd Shift Forklift Operator

     

    Pay: $52,000/year

    Job Description

    The Clamp Truck Operator ensures all units are properly banded with visible load tags, and verifies there are no broken or missing straps. This role involves staging units in the warehouse, and loading/unloading trailers safely and efficiently. Responsibilities include performing visual quality inspections on items, ensuring accurate unit and truck counts on trailers/carriers, and verifying all paperwork.

    Responsibilities

    + Perform visual quality inspections on all items loaded and unloaded.

    + Stage units in the warehouse and load/unload trailers safely.

    + Verify banding and visible load tags on units, ensuring no broken or missing straps.

    + Ensure units and truck counts are accurate on trailers/carriers and that all paperwork is correct.

    + Follow all safety and company policies, and report any issues, accidents, or incidents immediately.

    + Complete monthly online safety training as assigned.

    + Attend work regularly and predictably, demonstrating exemplary attendance.

    + Work flexible or extended hours as needed.

    + Read the Wet End run schedule and lay down correct rolls for upcoming paper grades.

    + Handle rolls safely according to company rules and training.

    + Assist operators in peeling and prepping damaged rolls and ensure they are not returned to roll stock.

    + Prep butt rolls for return to the roll room.

    + Clean and reorganize the warehouse to maintain a safe and orderly environment.

    + Unload trucks or railcars, following all paperwork and processes as required.

    Essential Skills

    + Experience operating clamp forklifts, reach trucks, and stand-up forklifts.

    + Proficiency with RF scanners.

    + Knowledge of warehouse and forklift operations.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Ability to read the Wet End run schedule.

    + Experience in warehouse organization and stock rotation.

     

    Why Work Here?

     

    Enjoy year-round employment providing job stability. Benefit from exceptional pay, great and affordable benefits, and a highly rewarding bonus program, averaging $400 additional income per month, available from your first day. Participate in the Pay for Skills Program, where more learning equals more earning. Receive weekly pay, paid holidays, overtime, and vacation time. Benefit from upward mobility opportunities for growth, training, and career advancement in a respectful, team-oriented, and employee-friendly environment.

     

    Work Environment

     

    Work in a brand new, climate-controlled manufacturing facility equipped with new automated equipment.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Permanent position based out of Cottage Grove, MN.

     

    Pay and Benefits

     

    The pay range for this position is $52000.00 - $52000.00/yr.

     

    Health

     

    Vision

    PTO

    401K

    Monthly Bonus

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Cottage Grove,MN.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Nov 25, 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.