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Job Title: Forklift Operator** **Job Description

The chosen candidate will be wearing multiple hats in the facility. They will be cross-trained in all processes within the facility.

Responsibilities

+ Lift 50lbs consistently throughout the day.

+ Break down raw materials.

+ Fill sacks and stack them on pallets for the forklift operator.

+ Move pallets of material from point A to point B in the facility.

+ Operate a forklift, pallet jack, and potentially some front-end loaders.

Essential Skills

+ 2+ years of forklift operating experience.

+ Strong math skills for weighing out materials.

+ Experience operating mobile equipment, including forklifts, sit-down forklifts, overhead cranes, skid steers, skid loaders, bobcats, and railcars.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ 2+ years of heavy equipment operation experience (bulldozer, front-end loader, bobcat, overhead crane, etc.).

+ Ability to lift 50+ pounds.

+ Proven reliability and attendance.

+ Leadership experience.

+ Experience as a farm hand.

+ Railroad experience.

Why Work Here?

Once the employee meets the required time (90 days), they may become full-time with great employee benefits, including PTO. There is potential for early direct hire before the 90-day period.

Work Environment

This is not a climate-controlled facility. The shop floor is dusty, and the position may require some work outside of the shop. The hours for this position are 6 am to 2:30 pm.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of La Porte, IN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $19.00/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 La Porte,IN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 16, 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.