Forklift Operator

Job Title: Forklift Operator

Job Description

Join a dynamic team responsible for producing small metal parts for vehicles using large stamping presses, small machine welding stations, and production lines. As a forklift operator, you will play a crucial role in ensuring efficient and safe material handling within the facility.

Responsibilities

• Operate production lines and push carts of products efficiently.

• Move materials around the facility and engage in lifting and labor tasks.

• Demonstrate a high attention to detail and initiative.

• Maintain a high level of attendance and commitment.

• Operate a sit-down forklift, ensuring communication and organization with warehouse associates.

• Adhere to safety protocols and maintain a fast-paced mindset.

• Handle material movement, including moving pallets with multiple units.

• Spend approximately 90% of your time operating the forklift and 10% performing other tasks.

Essential Skills

• 1-2 years of recent forklift experience, preferably in a sit-down forklift role.

• Ability to stand on feet for 10+ hours a day and lift 30+lbs repeatedly.

• Experience in a fast-paced environment and production facility.

• Ability to interpret work instructions and complete necessary paperwork.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Forklift certification is a plus.

• Strong safety record and recent forklift experience.

• Capability to lift items over the head repeatedly.

• Open to performing other job duties, including machine operating as requested.

Why Work Here?

Embrace a family-oriented culture that celebrates occasions and fosters growth opportunities. Enjoy a 5% differential for night shifts, with a food truck available for both day and night shifts. Earn additional hourly pay for perfect attendance. Benefit from a management team dedicated to creating a better work environment and offering opportunities for career advancement.

Work Environment

Work in a climate-controlled manufacturing environment during day shifts. Expect to stand on your feet all day for 8-10 hour shifts while collaborating with a supportive team. You will have your own station but will never be completely alone.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of San Antonio, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $17.85/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 San Antonio,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 11, 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.