Forklift Operator

Job Title: Forklift Operator

Location: St. Augustine, Florida, 32092

Shift: Monday - Friday 7am-4pm

Pay: $16/hour

Job Description

The forklift operator safely moves pallets of raw materials from trucks into designated lanes within a busy manufacturing plant. This role spends the majority of the time operating a sit-down forklift in a fast-paced, dusty production environment and requires strong attention to detail, safe operating practices, and the ability to maneuver materials into tight spaces.

Responsibilities

• Operate a sit-down forklift safely and efficiently for the majority of the shift.
• Unload pallets of raw materials from incoming trucks and transport them to designated lanes.
• Pick up and move raw materials into tight and confined storage spaces with precision.
• Support production by ensuring raw materials are staged correctly and in a timely manner.
• Assist with loading and unloading materials for shipping and receiving as needed.
• Follow all safety procedures and guidelines while operating equipment and working on the plant floor.
• Maintain awareness of surroundings in a busy manufacturing environment with other equipment and personnel moving nearby.
• Perform general labor tasks in the production and shipping areas as required.
• Conduct basic pre-use checks of the forklift and report any mechanical or safety issues.
• Keep work areas as clean and organized as possible within a dusty environment.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience operating a sit-down forklift in a manufacturing, production, or warehouse environment.
• Demonstrated ability to safely operate a forklift in a busy, high-traffic area.
• Strong attention to detail when picking up, moving, and placing pallets of raw materials.
• Comfort working in a very dusty production environment.
• Ability to maneuver forklifts and materials into tight and confined spaces.
• Safety-oriented mindset with consistent adherence to safety rules and procedures.
• Reliability and willingness to perform general labor and material handling tasks as needed.
• Ability to support unloading, loading, shipping, and production operations.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Detail-oriented approach to handling materials and documenting work where required.
• Comfort working in a physically demanding environment with exposure to dust and mess.
• Willingness to adapt to changing production and shipping priorities.
• Ability to collaborate with production and shipping teams in a fast-paced setting.

Why Work Here?

Join a growing organization that offers a contract-to-hire opportunity with the potential for long-term stability. As the company expands to meet increasing product demand, including plans to open an additional shift, you gain the chance to grow alongside the operation and take on consistent, ongoing work in a high-demand industry.

Work Environment

This role is based in a manufacturing plant that produces geothermal materials. The production floor is very dusty, and employees working in this area should expect to leave covered in white dust each day. The environment is busy, with active production, shipping, and material handling taking place throughout the shift. Work involves operating a sit-down forklift for extended periods, moving through tight spaces and around other equipment and personnel. Conditions can be messy and may include strong industrial odors typical of a heavy manufacturing facility. Appropriate work attire and any required protective equipment are necessary to work comfortably and safely in this setting.

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

The pay range for this position is $16.00 - $16.00/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 St. Augustine,FL.

This position is anticipated to close on May 22, 2026.

About Aerotek

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.