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Equipment Operator

$22 per hour

Aerotek

Job Title

Equipment Operator (diesel and propane sit down forklift)

Responsibilities

Unload, load, and unstuff cargoes from trailers or shipping containers.

Uncrate, crate, unpack, pack, and move cargoes using manual or powered hand tools, material handling equipment, etc.

Relocate and rough set cargoes to the designated location on the production floor using manual or powered hand tools, manual toe jacks, material handling equipment like manual skates, dollies, pallet jacks, and forklifts.

Essential Skills

General labor

Construction

Hand tool and power tool operation

Previous experience in a labor-intensive role

Forklift operation

Ability to perform heavy lifting and physical labor tasks

Strong attention to detail

Ability to follow instructions accurately

Additional Skills & Qualifications

1+ year of construction or physical labor experience

Ability to walk 10+ miles per day

1+ year of equipment operating experience (diesel and propane sit down forklift)

Ability to bend, crawl, and walk frequently throughout the day

Why Work Here?

Join a dynamic team where your hard work and dedication will be valued. We offer a supportive work environment that emphasizes teamwork, safety, and professional growth. Enjoy the opportunity to work in a cutting-edge manufacturing facility where your contributions make a real impact.

Work Environment

This position is based in a Panasonic manufacturing facility, involving indoor and outdoor material moving in a 2 million square foot setting. The environment is hot and non-climate controlled, requiring adaptability and resilience.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of De Soto, Kansas.

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)
Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 15, 2026.

Vacancy posted 2 days ago
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