Stand Up Forklift Operator

This role focuses on efficiently loading and unloading trucks in a fast-paced distribution center environment. You will handle pallets and boxes, operate material handling equipment, and support team members to ensure products move safely and accurately through the facility.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload trucks safely and efficiently throughout the shift.
• Lift and move boxes and materials weighing up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Assist selectors and other associates with moving pallets and boxes as needed.
• Use pallet jacks and other material handling equipment to transport goods within the distribution center.
• Maintain a consistent work pace to meet productivity expectations in a fast-paced environment.
• Follow all safety procedures and guidelines while handling materials and operating equipment.
• Support team members by stepping in to help with loading, unloading, and material handling tasks.
• Keep work areas organized and free of hazards to promote a safe and efficient workflow.
• Accurately handle and move products to minimize damage and ensure correct placement.

• Experience with loading and unloading trucks in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to regularly lift and move items up to 50 pounds.
• Hands-on experience with pallet jacks and general material handling.
• Familiarity with forklift operation, including stand-up forklifts.
• Reliable attendance and strong punctuality.
• Demonstrated good tenure in previous roles, showing stability and commitment.
• Coachability and openness to feedback and training.
• Willingness to help and collaborate with team members to achieve shared goals.

• Previous experience working in a distribution center or warehouse environment.
• Experience with picking, loading, and unloading pallets and boxes.
• Strong work ethic and ability to maintain productivity in a physically demanding role.
• Positive attitude and flexibility to assist in different material handling tasks as needed.

Join a team-oriented distribution operation where your reliability, teamwork, and strong work ethic are valued every day. You will work in an environment that emphasizes safety, collaboration, and mutual support, with opportunities to build tenure and grow your skills with material handling equipment. The role offers steady hours and the chance to contribute directly to efficient daily operations.

Work Environment

This position is based in a distribution center operating in a fast-paced setting. You will work primarily on-site from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., handling frequent loading and unloading tasks. The role involves regular use of pallet jacks and may include operating stand-up forklifts and other material handling equipment. The environment is active and physically demanding, requiring frequent lifting, bending, and moving of boxes and pallets. You will work closely with other associates and selectors in a team-focused setting, following safety procedures and maintaining an organized, efficient workspace.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Davenport, FL.

The pay range for this position is $17.35 - $17.35/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 Davenport,FL.

This position is anticipated to close on May 8, 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.