Forklift Operator

Forklift Operator/Material Handler

Join our team supporting the medical device industry in a fast-paced warehouse environment. As a Material Handler/Forklift Operator, you will play a critical role in ensuring materials, supplies, and customer orders are accurately moved, organized, and shipped to support healthcare and laboratory operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Move, stage, and organize materials throughout the warehouse.
• Pick, pack, and prepare customer orders for shipment.
• Load, unload, and transport inventory using pallet jacks and forklifts.
• Support shipping, receiving, and inventory control activities.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and follow quality procedures.
• Keep work areas clean, organized, and safe.
• Work collaboratively with warehouse and production teams to meet daily operational goals.

Qualifications:

• Previous warehouse, material handling, or forklift experience is a plus but not required.
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs and remain active throughout the shift.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.
• Good English communication and reading skills.
• Reliable, hardworking, and team-oriented mindset.

What We Offer:

• Paid training provided.
• Forklift certification and training opportunities.
• Stable Monday-Friday schedules.
• Clean, temperature-controlled work environment.
• Career growth opportunities within a supportive team culture.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chaska, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $25.00/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 Chaska, MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 5, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek 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.

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.