Forklift Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Forklift Operator / Equipment Handler

Job Description

The Forklift Operator / Equipment Handler supports daily warehouse operations by safely and efficiently operating material handling equipment, with a strong focus on forklifts. This role involves loading and unloading at dock doors, moving and staging cargo, performing basic equipment care, and helping maintain a clean, safe, and organized warehouse environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate stand-up, sit-down, slip sheet, and double reach forklifts safely and efficiently to move products throughout the warehouse.
• Perform daily maintenance checks and minor repairs on warehouse equipment, including forklifts, to ensure safe and reliable operation.
• Schedule and conduct routine forklift inspections and promptly report any issues or defects.
• Maintain accurate records of forklift inspections, equipment servicing, and related maintenance activities.
• Assist in receiving, identifying, staging, and dispatching goods in accordance with warehouse procedures.
• Load and unload containers and trailers at dock doors, including ocean containers, ensuring safe handling and proper placement of cargo.
• Lift, carry, and move boxes and materials weighing up to 50 pounds as part of daily warehouse activities.
• Ensure all trailers placed in the dock are properly locked and secured before loading or unloading.
• Use RF scanners and warehouse management systems (WMS) to process shipments, track inventory, and complete inventory transactions accurately.
• Organize and maintain inventory related to warehouse equipment, parts, and materials to support continuous operations.
• Ensure accuracy in shipment handling, including correct labeling, documentation, and placement of goods.
• Apply basic knowledge of import and export processes, including labeling and documentation requirements, when handling cargo.
• Support cargo staging activities, ensuring freight is properly organized, identified, and prepared for loading or dispatch.
• Follow all company standard operating procedures (SOPs), safety guidelines, and OSHA requirements while performing all tasks.
• Keep dock areas and workstations clean, safe, and well-organized to support efficient and hazard-free operations.
• Promote teamwork and collaboration by communicating effectively with colleagues and supporting other warehouse functions as needed.

Essential Skills

• Proven warehouse experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated proficiency operating multiple forklift types, including stand-up, sit-down, double reach, and slip sheet forklifts.
• OSHA Forklift License/Certification (required).
• Hands-on experience with loading and unloading ocean containers at dock level.
• Practical knowledge of warehouse equipment care, basic maintenance, and safe handling practices.
• Ability to use RF scanners to scan, track, and manage inventory and shipments.
• Experience working with warehouse management systems (WMS) for inventory and shipment processing.
• Ability to perform shipping and receiving tasks, including checking, labeling, and documenting incoming and outgoing goods.
• Capability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds safely and repeatedly during the shift.
• Strong commitment to safety, organization, and completing tasks accurately and on time.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of import and export processes, including cargo labeling and documentation.
• Experience with reach trucks and slip sheet attachments in a warehouse environment.
• Experiene in material handling, inventory control, and cargo staging.
• Bilingual communication skills, with a preference for Spanish.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse warehouse team and support cross-functional operations.

Why Work Here?

You will join a warehouse operation that values safety, reliability, and teamwork, providing a structured environment where your forklift expertise and attention to detail are appreciated. The organization emphasizes clear procedures, proper equipment care, and well-defined workflows, helping you perform your job confidently and efficiently. You will have the opportunity to build your skills with multiple types of forklifts and warehouse technologies, while contributing to a culture that rewards responsibility, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Work Environment

This role is based in a warehouse and dock environment that involves regular operation of stand-up, sit-down, slip sheet, and double reach forklifts. You will work around loading docks, trailers, and ocean containers, frequently handling cargo and boxes weighing up to 50 pounds. The position requires consistent adherence to safety procedures, use of RF scanners, and interaction with warehouse management systems (WMS) to manage inventory and shipments. The workspace includes active forklift lanes, staging areas, and storage zones, where maintaining clean, organized, and hazard-free conditions is essential. Work hours may align with typical warehouse shifts and can include periods of high activity during loading, unloading, and staging operations, requiring focus, situational awareness, and safe equipment handling at all times.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $18.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Miami,FL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 12, 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.

Company Description

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 meet 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 in solving 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.

Company Description

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 meet 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 in solving 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.