Forklift Operator

Job Title: Forklift Operator Job Description
This role supports a climate-controlled chemical storage facility by safely operating forklifts and handling materials, while accurately managing inventory and shipping documentation. You will balance hands-on forklift work with computer-based receiving and shipping tasks, ensuring materials are stored, tracked, and shipped in accordance with safety standards and customer requirements.
Responsibilities

• Follow written work instructions, job breakdowns, standard operating procedures, and other work instructions precisely.
• Receive and direct truck drivers and deliveries, including completing logistics documentation and related paperwork.
• Unload materials from trucks, verify packing slips, note any discrepancies, and distribute items to appropriate team members or storage locations.
• Convey materials and items from receiving areas to storage or other designated areas using forklifts, pallet jacks, or other approved equipment.
• Sort and place materials or items on racks, shelves, or in bins according to predetermined sequences such as size, temperature specifications, type, style, or product code.
• Sort and store temperature-controlled items in appropriate refrigerated rooms, ensuring proper handling and placement.
• Read and follow customer orders, work orders, shipping orders, or requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed.
• Arrange materials in order of first-in-first-out (FIFO) or other customer-specified sequencing requirements.
• Mark materials with identifying information such as pallet tags and verify the accuracy of labeling and documentation.
• Wrap and prepare skids and parcels for shipping, ensuring they are properly packaged and labeled.
• Support shipping activities by printing labels for outgoing shipments and processing packages through carriers such as UPS, FedEx, and DHL.
• Track inventory using proprietary warehouse software and maintain accurate inventory records.
• Use a computer for inter-company correspondence, email, web browsing, light Excel use, and to download temperature recorder data and verify temperature control against packing slips.
• Receive items and store them in the warehouse, ensuring accurate data entry and proper storage locations.
• Prepare parcels for mailing and ensure all shipping documents and labels are correct.
• Operate sit-down forklifts, pallet jacks, and other designated equipment safely to move, put away, or retrieve materials in accordance with safety rules and regulations.
• Count items within the service center to ensure conformance to company standards and inventory accuracy.
• Work in a receiving-focused position that may be approximately half on the forklift and half on computer-based receiving and shipping tasks.
• Shadow and complete tasks under supervision multiple times, and participate in audits before performing tasks independently.
• Maintain a positive, team-oriented attitude while working closely with a small warehouse team.
• Work a fluctuating-day shift schedule, including holidays, and be available for typical weekly overtime as needed.

Essential Skills

• Recent sit-down forklift operation experience.
• Proficiency in forklift operation, including loading, unloading, and material handling.
• Ability to use RF scanners for inventory and picking tasks.
• Computer proficiency, including email, web browser use, and light Excel.
• Ability to use computers for inter-company correspondence and inventory tracking.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work a shift schedule where working days may fluctuate and include holidays.
• Strong attention to detail when following written work instructions and verifying packing slips.
• Capability to work both independently and as part of a small team.
• Positive, team-oriented attitude.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience tracking inventory using proprietary or specialized warehouse software.
• Experience with RF scanners for inventory management and picking.
• Experience with shipping and receiving using UPS, FedEx, and DHL systems.
• Comfort working in a role that is approximately 50% forklift operation and 50% computer-based receiving and shipping tasks.
• Ability to read and interpret customer orders, work orders, shipping orders, and requisitions.
• Familiarity with FIFO and other customer-specific sequencing methods.
• Experience working in a climate-controlled warehouse or storage environment.
• Willingness to be shadowed and audited on tasks multiple times before working independently.
• Strong organizational skills for sorting, labeling, and arranging materials.
• Reliable attendance and flexibility to work overtime when needed.

Why Work Here?
You will join a company that genuinely focuses on taking care of its employees and fostering a supportive, non-micromanaged environment. You can expect the trust and autonomy to manage your work based on orders, along with consistent opportunities to grow through hands-on experience and structured training. The organization offers good benefits and yearly pay increases, reinforcing long-term stability and recognition for your contributions. You will work with a small, collaborative team where your efforts are visible and appreciated, and where there is always meaningful work to support a full-time schedule.
Work Environment
You will work in a climate-controlled warehouse storage facility that handles chemical materials, operating within a structured and safety-conscious environment. The core team consists of approximately four people, creating a close-knit and collaborative atmosphere where communication and teamwork are essential. The shift schedule typically follows a four-days-on, three-days-off pattern with 10-hour days from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., including a one-hour lunch, and you can expect around 5 to 10 hours of overtime per week, with working days set in advance but not always on consecutive days. There is a consistent workload to support a full 40-hour week, and you must be able to work on holidays as needed. You will regularly use sit-down forklifts, pallet jacks, RF scanners, computers, and carrier systems such as UPS, FedEx, and DHL to perform your duties. The dress code includes pants, a t-shirt, and steel-toe footwear, aligning with safety and practical requirements in the warehouse environment.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Austin, TX.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $19.50/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
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)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Austin,TX.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 11, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek\u00AE Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.


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.

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