Forklift Operator

The Forklift Operator safely loads, unloads, and moves freight within a clean, modern distribution facility. This role focuses on accurate handling of inbound and outbound shipments, proper documentation, and maintaining a safe and organized dock environment.

Responsibilities

• Load inbound and outbound freight to and from vehicles and containers using a forklift and other material handling equipment.
• Unload inbound and outbound containers and sort freight according to size, type, and destination.
• Read, decode, and decipher freight coding to expedite freight movement and support the tracing process.
• Reconcile driver pick-up and delivery manifests to ensure accurate shipment documentation.
• Label, weigh, and dimensionalize freight to support proper routing and billing.
• Record damaged shipments and misrouted freight on the appropriate reports and systems.
• Perform regular cleanup activities in the work area to maintain a safe, orderly, and clean dock.
• Follow all safety procedures and operational guidelines while operating equipment and handling freight.
• Perform all essential functions of the role with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Proven experience operating a forklift in a warehouse or distribution environment.
• Strong material handling skills, including loading, unloading, and organizing freight.
• Ability to read, decode, and interpret freight labels, codes, and documentation.
• Experience with basic inventory handling and freight tracking processes.
• Attention to detail when labeling, weighing, and dimensionalizing freight.
• Ability to accurately reconcile pick-up and delivery manifests.
• Commitment to maintaining a clean, safe, and organized work area.
• Ability to document damaged or misrouted freight clearly and accurately.

• Background as a Forklift Operator or Equipment Operator.
• Experience in material handling and freight or inventory counting.
• Comfort working with shipping documentation and freight reports.
• Ability to work effectively across different shifts as scheduled.

You will work in a clean, modern facility that values safety, organization, and continuous improvement. The company offers opportunities to grow your skills and advance your career in a stable, well-structured operation where your contribution to efficient freight movement is recognized and appreciated.

Work Environment

This role is based in a clean, modern warehouse and dock environment that emphasizes safety and organization. You will operate forklifts and other material handling equipment to move freight throughout the facility. Multiple shift options are available, including Sun–Wed and Wed–Sat schedules with 1st shift (6:00am–4:30pm), 2nd shift (4:00pm–2:30am), and 3rd shift (10:00pm–8:30am), as well as a Fri–Mon schedule from 6:00am–6:30pm. The work involves physical activity on the dock and adherence to standard warehouse safety practices and attire.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Independence, KY.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $24.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Independence,KY.

This position is anticipated to close on May 6, 2026.

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.