Tow Motor Operator 20hr+

Job Title: Forklift Operator (All Shifts) ($19.50-20.25/hr.)

Job Description

This role focuses on safely operating various types of forklifts and material handling equipment to ensure the accurate, timely shipping and receiving of automotive parts. The Forklift Operator supports the flow of materials across multiple shifts, maintains inventory accuracy through SAP, and helps keep the warehouse clean, organized, and efficient. We offer weekly pay with overtime paying time and a half. We are looking for individuals to start as soon as possible after interviewing. Apply Today!

1st Shift: $19.50/hr.

2nd Shift: $20.00/hr.

3rd Shift: $20.25/hr.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts and related material handling equipment to move, load, and unload automotive parts safely and efficiently.
• Ensure on-time disposition and shipping of automobile parts to customers and module centers.
• Unload trucks and receive parts using SAP, ensuring accurate documentation and inventory updates.
• Identify damaged packaging during receiving, document the issue, and promptly forward claims to the shift lead.
• Manage returnable and empty packaging, organizing and tracking containers to support efficient reuse.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of shipping performance by following best practices and suggesting process enhancements.
• Monitor and support daily key performance indicators, including on-time deliveries and number of trucks processed per day.
• Assemble and fill boxes and cartons with items that need to be shipped, ensuring proper packing and protection.
• Prepare and print accurate shipping labels according to shipping requirements and customer specifications.
• Affix correct postage or shipping documentation to each package in preparation for dispatch.
• Physically pick items from company stock to fulfill orders, ensuring accuracy of part numbers and quantities.

Essential Skills

• At least 2–3 years of recent experience operating forklifts in a warehouse or manufacturing environment.

Why Work Here?

You join a stable, secure business that partners with leading automotive brands and offers a supportive environment for long-term growth. You benefit from paid time off, a 401(k) plan with company match, and weekly pay that provides consistent financial stability. Performance-based bonus opportunities of up to 5% reward your contribution and results. You gain access to tuition reimbursement to support your professional development and skill enhancement. If your personally owned tools break on the job, the company provides replacement tools, reflecting a strong commitment to supporting your work. You work in an environment that values safety, reliability, and continuous improvement, giving you the opportunity to build a lasting career.

Work Environment

The role is based in an automotive manufacturing and warehouse environment that can be hot in the summer and colder in the winter, so you should be comfortable working in variable temperatures. You will spend most of the day on your feet, walking or standing for long periods, and operating forklifts, reach trucks, cherry pickers, tow motors, and other material handling equipment. The environment is fast-paced and metrics-driven, with a strong emphasis on safety, cleanliness, and adherence to processes.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Norwalk, OH.

The pay range for this position is $19.50 - $20.25/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 Norwalk,OH.

This position is anticipated to close on May 15, 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.