Forklift Operator

Job Title: Forklift Operator

Job Description

We are seeking a motivated and skilled Forklift Operator to join our team. You will play a crucial role as a general warehouse worker, supporting line production through tasks such as raw material delivery, staging, loading and unloading trucks with inbound and outbound deliveries, and scanning products in and out of the warehouse.

Responsibilities

• Operate stand-up and sit-down forklifts effectively.

• Support line production with raw material delivery and staging.

• Load and unload trucks with inbound and outbound deliveries.

• Scan products in and out of the warehouse using RF scanners.

• Perform order picking and manage inventory efficiently.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 1 year experience with reach truck operation.

• Proficiency in operating stand-up and sit-down forklifts.

• Experience in food manufacturing environments.

• Competence in material handling and inventory management.

• Familiarity with RF scanners.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Background in food manufacturing is preferred.

• Recent experience as a forklift operator is essential.

Why Work Here?

Join a dynamic and expanding company with roots in Italy, offering ample opportunities for career advancement into other departments. Enjoy the potential for overtime work, up to 60 hours per week, and when permanent, benefit from excellent perks such as holiday pay and a monthly vending card allowance.

Work Environment

This role operates in a non-temperature controlled environment, frequently transitioning between freezers/fridges and hot production rooms. Shifts are available from 8am-4:30pm and 11am-7:30pm, Monday through Friday, with the possibility of overtime and weekend work. As this is a cGMP plant, adherence to safety protocols such as wearing lab coats, hair nets, and performing hand and shoe washing is required.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Saint Louis, MO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $22.00/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 Saint Louis,MO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 4, 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.