Forklift Operator (Slip Sheet)

Job Title: Forklift Operator

Job Description

This role operates a sit-down forklift equipped with a slip sheet attachment in a cross-dock warehouse environment. You safely move, palletize, and handle material, completing multiple slip sheet loads per day while using RF scanners to track inventory and support production, picking, packing, and inspection activities.

Responsibilities

• Operate a sit-down forklift with a slip sheet attachment to complete approximately 5–10 full loads per day, with each load consisting of about 30 sheets.

• Safely load, unload, and move slip sheet loads within a cross-dock warehouse environment.

• Use RF scanning equipment to track inventory movements, confirm shipments, and maintain accurate records.

• Palletize products and materials according to established procedures and stacking requirements.

• Support production, picking, inventory, warehouse packing, and material handling activities as needed.

• Inspect loads, pallets, and materials for damage or irregularities and report issues promptly.

• Operate additional material handling equipment as needed, such as cherry pickers, reach trucks, clamp forklifts, and stand-up forklifts, if qualified.

• Follow all safety procedures and warehouse guidelines while operating forklifts and working around other equipment and personnel.

• Maintain a clean and organized work area to support efficient warehouse operations.

• Use a valid driver’s license responsibly when required for job-related tasks.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience operating sit-down forklifts.

• Hands-on experience working with slip sheet loads.

• Experience using RF scanning equipment in a warehouse setting.

• Experience working in a cross-dock warehouse environment.

• Ability to safely operate a sit-down forklift with slip sheet attachment and complete multiple loads per shift.

• Clean and valid driver’s license.

• Ability to work scheduled daytime shifts, Monday through Friday.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with palletizing and material handling in a warehouse environment.

• Experience operating cherry pickers, reach trucks, clamp forklifts, and stand-up forklifts.

• Experience in production, picking, inventory, warehouse packing, and inspection.

• Bilingual communication skills are preferred.

Why Work Here?

You join a warehouse operation that offers strong opportunities for vertical growth, where individuals have advanced from temporary roles into long-term careers. You benefit from a comprehensive benefits package and a culture that values reliability, skill development, and internal advancement.

Work Environment

You work in a non-climate-controlled cross-dock warehouse operating a sit-down forklift with a slip sheet attachment and standard forks to complete approximately 5–10 full loads of 30 sheets per day. The schedule runs Monday through Friday, with typical shifts of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. or 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The environment involves active material handling, use of RF scanners and various forklifts, and adherence to safety procedures throughout daily operations.

Job Type & Location

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