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Job Title: Forklift Operator

Job Description

The Production Operator is responsible for supporting manufacturing and warehouse operations by safely operating a Hilo forklift to move raw materials, finished goods, and production supplies. This role combines equipment operation with production line support, ensuring smooth workflow and adherence to safety standards.

Responsibilities

+ Safely operate a Hilo (sit down) forklift and overhead crane to unload raw materials.

+ Maintain an orderly stockroom and stage materials for production within the facility.

+ Conduct daily equipment inspections and report maintenance needs.

+ Remove finished goods and transfer them to designated areas.

+ Utilize a tape measure for proper dimensions of products for staging for the stamping presses, ensuring accuracy.

+ Maintain accurate records of shipments, receipts, and production supplies.

+ Check product labels, quantities, and lot numbers against work orders.

+ Inspect materials for damage or defects before staging for production.

+ Communicate discrepancies to supervisors and coordinate corrective actions.

+ Track material movement using warehouse management systems (WMS) or production logs.

Essential Skills

+ Basic computer skills for inventory management.

+ Experience in the operation of a Hilo (sit down) lift truck.

+ Experience with unloading, staging, finished goods, and inventory management.

+ Basic mechanical aptitude and the ability to read a tape measure to verify product dimensions.

+ Experience in a manufacturing environment is required.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Hand tool operation, inspection, general labor, and quality check experience.

+ Experience with blueprint reading, machine operation, set up, and fabrication.

+ Ability to stand for an entire shift, perform repetitive motions, and frequently lift and move materials up to 50 pounds or more.

Why Work Here?

Join a dynamic team in a large, and clean manufacturing facility. Enjoy a supportive work environment that values safety and precision.

Work Environment

Work shifts are available on both day and night schedules. Day shifts run Monday through Friday from 6:30 am to 3:00 pm. Night shifts run Monday through Friday from 10:30pm to 7:00am, with overtime possible but not guaranteed. The night shift operators will be training on day shifts.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Stanton, TN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $26.00/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 Stanton,TN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 9, 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.