Forklift Operator

Job Title: Forklift Operator Job Description

The Forklift Operator is responsible for operating sit down, stand up, and reach forklifts. This role involves lifting up to 50lbs consistently, palletizing, and case selecting throughout the day.

Responsibilities

• Operate sit down, stand up, and reach forklifts efficiently.

• Lift and move items weighing up to 50lbs consistently.

• Perform palletizing and case selecting tasks.

• Handle materials, pick and load items.

• Use pallet jacks for unloading and shipping.

• Engage in order picking and shipping & receiving activities.

• Utilize RF scan guns for warehouse operations.

Essential Skills

• 3+ years of experience with reach forklifts.

• Proficiency in operating sit down, stand up, and reach forklifts.

• Ability to lift 50lbs consistently.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with material handling and general labor tasks.

• Knowledge of picking, loading, shipping, and receiving processes.

• Familiarity with pallet jacks and RF scan guns.

Why Work Here?

Join a dynamic team where your skills and expertise in forklift operations are valued and rewarded. Experience a supportive work environment that encourages growth and development.

Work Environment

Work in a non-climate controlled distribution center, where you will be part of a team dedicated to efficient warehouse operations. Dress comfortably to handle the physical demands of this role.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fort Worth, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $21.00/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 Fort Worth,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 22, 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 | 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.

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.