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Job Title: 1st Shift - Forklift Operator

Job Description

As a 1st Shift Forklift Operator, you will be responsible for operating sit-down gas forklifts and may also handle equipment such as skid steers and balers. Your primary duties will include stacking and moving recycling materials and garbage, transporting materials throughout the facility, and emptying full containers. You will also conduct general preventative maintenance on forklift equipment and assist wherever needed within the facility. This role involves both indoor and outdoor work, and you will be working in an environment that can be dirty, hot, and loud due to the nature of the materials handled.

Responsibilities

+ Operate sit-down gas forklifts.

+ Stack and move recycling materials and garbage.

+ Transport materials throughout the facility and empty full containers.

+ Perform general preventative maintenance on forklift equipment.

+ Assist in various tasks around the facility as needed.

Essential Skills

+ 2-5 years of forklift operating experience.

+ Experience in material handling.

+ Ability to perform heavy lifting (50lbs+).

+ Proficiency with heavy equipment, skid steer, loader, and pallet jack.

+ 1+ year of small equipment operating.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Experience with general labor and loading.

Why Work Here?

This is a stable industry with ample opportunities for growth and upward mobility. The company offers endless overtime opportunities, allowing employees to maximize their earning potential. Upon hiring, employees receive a pay increase and become eligible for a comprehensive full-time benefits plan. Notably, 80% of the employees have been with the company for over five years, highlighting the supportive and rewarding work environment.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $21.00/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 Watertown,WI.

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.