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Job Title:** **Forklift Operator $17-19/HR

**Looking for a role where you can stay active and keep things moving?** We’re hiring experienced Forklift Operators to join our team in a fast-paced warehouse environment. If you enjoy working with equipment, organizing products, and being part of a team that gets things done, this is the job for you!

Pay & Schedule

+ **Starting Pay:** $17–$19/hr

+ **Shift:** First shift (typical hours: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM)

What You’ll Do

+ Safely operate a forklift to move, load, and unload products.

+ Pick, stage, and organize materials for shipment.

+ Maintain a clean and organized work area.

+ Assist with basic inventory tasks and product checks.

What We’re Looking For

+ Forklift experience (stand-up or sit-down).

+ Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

+ Strong attention to detail and safety.

+ Good attendance and teamwork skills.

Extra Points If You Have

+ Slip sheet experience.

+ Previous warehouse or material handling experience.

+ Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods.

Why You’ll Love It Here

+ Competitive pay with room to grow.

+ Clean, organized warehouse—no micromanagement.

+ Supportive team and solid training.

+ Referral bonus opportunities.

+ Benefits available after permanent hire.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Davenport, IA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $15.00 - $16.00/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 Davenport,IA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 8, 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.