Forklift Operator

Job Title: Forklift Operator / Warehouse Worker Job Description

This role is responsible for the accurate and timely receipt, storage, movement, and shipment of materials within a warehouse environment. You support daily operations by following FIFO processes, freight procedures, and all safety guidelines while operating forklifts and using RF scanners to handle inventory and customer orders.

Responsibilities

• Receive and unload inbound shipments safely and efficiently.

• Verify materials against documentation and process incoming orders accurately.

• Stock, store, and label inventory in designated locations following FIFO processes.

• Pick, pack, and prepare customer orders for shipment using an RF scanner or scan gun.

• Inspect outbound orders for accuracy, completeness, and proper packaging before shipment.

• Process customer returns and report damaged shipments or discrepancies to management.

• Perform regular inventory checks and daily cycle counts to maintain accurate stock levels.

• Move, replenish, and organize materials throughout the warehouse using forklifts and other material handling equipment.

• Palletize, load, and unload shipments while ensuring products are handled and stored properly to prevent damage.

• Maintain organization, cleanliness, and safe working conditions throughout the warehouse.

• Follow all shipping, receiving, and warehouse management system (WMS) procedures and safety guidelines.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a warehouse environment.

• Hands-on experience with order picking, shipping, receiving, and inventory counts.

• Proficiency in pick and pack operations and handling customer orders.

• Experience using RF scanners or scan guns for order picking and inventory management.

• Forklift experience on either sit-down or stand-up equipment.

• Knowledge of material handling, palletizing, stocking, loading, and unloading shipments.

• Ability to follow FIFO processes and established freight procedures.

• Strong attention to detail to verify materials and ensure order accuracy.

• Ability to maintain organization and cleanliness in a fast-paced warehouse setting.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working with warehouse management systems (WMS).

• Comfort working with packaging and shipping processes.

• Ability to perform daily cycle counts and reconcile inventory discrepancies.

• Strong communication skills to report issues such as damaged shipments or returns.

• Reliability in following safety guidelines and maintaining a safe work environment.

Why Work Here?

You join a family-run organization that values long-term commitment and recognizes performance through yearly merit increases. A structured safety bonus program rewards safe work practices, and profit sharing of a significant percentage of base pay offers a direct stake in the companys success. Additional growth bonuses provide further opportunity to benefit from your contribution and development over time.

Work Environment

This is a warehouse-based role with a standard MondayFriday schedule, with only occasional Saturday work a few times per year. The environment involves active material handling, forklift operation, and use of RF scanners and warehouse management systems. The dress code requires work-appropriate jeans and shirt along with steel-toed boots to support safety and comfort in an industrial setting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Des Moines, IA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Des Moines, IA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 16, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Des Moines,IA.

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.