Hiring Immediately - Forklift Operator || $21 An Hour

Job Title: Forklift Operator

Pay: $21 - $22 / Hour (Weekly Pay)

Shift: 1st shift

Job Description

This role operates a forklift in a warehouse environment to safely load, unload, and store freight while maintaining accurate documentation and supporting basic office and customer service functions. The position requires close collaboration with leadership and adherence to established procedures to ensure efficient and accurate handling of materials.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a forklift to accurately load and secure outbound shipments of freight.
• Unload inbound freight, verify accuracy of received materials, and store items according to organizational procedures.
• Prepare and complete paperwork for outbound freight shipments, including bills of lading, and file all documentation accurately.
• Clean and maintain work areas, including cleaning areas after removing racks, to support a safe and organized warehouse.
• Collaborate and communicate closely with the Service Center Supervisor and Area Marketing Manager regarding orders and materials to be shipped and received.
• Assist with office procedures as needed, including taking customer calls, processing orders, and checking inventory using the computer system.
• Perform cycle inventory counts for customers and update records in the computer system as required.
• Work additional or flexible hours as required by business needs, including emergency storm situations or as instructed by leadership.
• Attend required meetings, trainings, or other sessions as directed by leadership to maintain knowledge of procedures and safety practices.

Essential Skills

• At least 1 year of warehouse experience.
• Forklift license or the ability to acquire and maintain a forklift license.
• Proficient forklift operating skills in a warehouse environment.
• Ability to accurately prepare and manage shipping paperwork, including bills of lading.
• Basic computer skills to process orders, check inventory, and perform cycle counts.
• Strong attention to detail for verifying inbound and outbound freight accuracy.
• Effective communication skills to collaborate with supervisors and team members.
• Ability to perform cleaning and general housekeeping tasks in the warehouse.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working with shipping and receiving processes in a warehouse setting.
• Comfort handling multiple tasks, including forklift operation and basic office duties.
• Ability to interact professionally with customers over the phone when taking orders or providing information.
• Willingness to attend training and follow established safety and operating procedures.

Why Work Here?

You will join a team-focused operation where your contributions to safe and accurate material handling are valued. The role offers variety in daily tasks, combining equipment operation, warehouse responsibilities, and basic office support. You will have opportunities to build your skills in logistics, inventory control, and customer interaction while working closely with supportive leadership. The environment emphasizes safety, reliability, and collaboration to ensure smooth operations and dependable service.

Work Environment

The role is based in a non-climate-controlled, smaller warehouse that handles utility and power line materials for various electrical companies. You will spend most of your time operating a forklift and performing physical warehouse tasks such as loading, unloading, storing materials, and cleaning work areas. The position may require working additional or irregular hours during periods of high demand or emergency situations. The environment is industrial and safety-focused, with an expectation of appropriate work attire suitable for warehouse and material-handling activities.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Watterson Park, KY.

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $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)

This is a fully onsite position in Watterson Park,KY.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 25, 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.