• Forklift Operator - 1st Shift

    Aerotek (Waukesha, WI)


    Job Title: Material Handler** **Job Description

     

    We are seeking a dedicated Material Handler to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing and transferring seasonal candies, gummies, and chocolates to assigned warehouse locations. You will play a key role in ensuring inventory accuracy and preparing shipments for secure transport.

    Responsibilities

    + Transfer finished goods to assigned warehouse locations and update inventory records.

    + Operate material handling equipment such as sit down forklifts, scissor lifts, and hand trucks.

    + Conduct cycle counts and physical inventory to verify inventory accuracy.

    + Operate stretch wrap equipment to prepare loads for secure shipment.

    + Load and unload trailers, delivery trucks, and pallets safely and efficiently.

    Essential Skills

    + 2+ years of forklift experience.

    + 2+ years of warehouse experience.

    + Ability to operate sit down forklifts, RF scanners, and pallet jacks.

    + Experience with loading, unloading, and order picking.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Familiarity with GMP environment.

     

    Why Work Here?

     

    Join a team that values your well-being and offers comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, life, and disability insurance. Enjoy a 401(k) with company match, 80 hours of PTO annually, and the opportunity for overtime. Benefit from a 4-day work week, giving you 3-day weekends and holidays off.

    Work Environment

    Work the 1st shift from 6:00am to 4:30pm, Monday through Thursday, in a GMP environment. The dress code includes wearing a hair net, beard net, smocks, and steel-toed shoes. The environment can be colder in the candy cooling room, while other areas remain tepid.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

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

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $20.00/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 Waukesha,WI.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Jan 25, 2026.

    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.