Forklift Operator

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Job Description

This role operates a variety of material handling equipment to support production, assembly, and shipping activities in a large, clean, climate-controlled manufacturing facility. The forklift operator safely moves, stores, and tracks materials and finished goods while maintaining accurate inventory records and supporting efficient production flow.

Responsibilities

• Operate material handling equipment such as stand-up forklifts, overhead cranes, turret trucks, and pallet riders in a safe and efficient manner.
• Load and unload trucks with incoming materials and outgoing finished goods.
• Stock racking and storage locations based on production and assembly needs.
• Supply assembly lines with purchased parts and materials in a timely manner.
• Move finished goods and unload steel and other raw materials as required.
• Complete receiving transactions for incoming materials using Inventory Management Software.
• Place and pull materials and supplies from proper locations, including racks up to 20 feet in height.
• Fulfill assembly requests for materials to support production schedules.
• Complete service and product visibility requests as needed.
• Use an RF scanner to complete all material transactions and maintain accurate inventory records.
• Visually inspect all orders and materials for defects or damage before movement or storage.
• Accurately document incoming and outgoing materials and supplies in written and electronic formats.
• Handle materials using safe and effective storage and material handling techniques.
• Work collaboratively in a team environment to meet production and shipping deadlines.
• Stand for 8 or more hours per day while performing material handling and equipment operation tasks.

Essential Skills

• At least 2 years of stand-up forklift operating experience.
• Proficiency in operating forklifts and other heavy material handling equipment.
• Knowledge of safe and effective storage and material handling techniques.
• Ability to read and write accurately to document incoming and outgoing materials and supplies.
• Ability to visually inspect orders and materials for defects.
• Strong numerical skills and basic computer abilities for inventory and transaction entry.
• Ability to use RF scanners for completing inventory transactions.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Willingness and physical ability to stand for 8+ hours per day.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience using Inventory Management Software for receiving and material transactions.
• Experience working in a manufacturing or warehouse environment.
• Comfort working at heights when placing and pulling materials up to 20 feet.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in documentation and material handling.
• Reliability and consistent attendance to support production and shipping schedules.

Why Work Here?

The facility offers a climate-controlled, very large, and clean work environment focused on producing high-end stainless steel kitchen appliances. Team members benefit from good benefits, performance- and attendance-based pay increases, and abundant overtime opportunities. There is significant room for advancement and the chance to move into different departments, providing long-term growth and career development.

Work Environment

We currently have a 1st shift position, Monday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., or a 2nd shift position from 2:00pm-10:00pm Monday-Friday. The facility is climate controlled, large, and kept very clean. Work is performed in a manufacturing environment producing high-end stainless steel kitchen appliances. The role requires standing for most of the shift, operating forklifts and other material handling equipment, and lifting up to 50 pounds. Steel-toe footwear is required as part of the dress code to ensure safety on the production floor.

This is a Permanent position based out of Verona, WI.

The pay range for this position is $50481.00 - $50481.00/yr.

- A lot of OT available - climate controlled- pay increases based on performance and Attendance- Very large and clean facility - They make high end stainless steel kitchen appliances - Tons of room for advancement and into different departments- Good Benefits

This is a fully onsite position in Verona,WI.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 24, 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.