Forklift Operator

Forklift Operator

Job Description

The Forklift Operator is responsible for the accurate storing, shipping, and receiving of products in a safe, secure, and productive manner. The role requires operating a forklift to ensure the efficient movement of customer products, while maintaining safety standards and recording production code dates accurately. This position also involves checking and counting products to ensure they are free of damage and infestation.

Responsibilities

• Operate a forklift for storing, shipping, and receiving products.

• Ensure products are free of damage and infestation.

• Accurately record production code dates.

• Safely and efficiently move customer's products.

• Support various locations based on business needs.

Essential Skills

• Ability to read and write English.

• Good communication skills.

• Strong organizational skills.

• Previous forklift experience preferred.

• Forklift certification preferred.

• Ability to work well with others.

• Self-motivation and willingness to work hard.

• Flexibility to work overtime as needed.

• Prompt regular attendance.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Must be able to lift or transfer up to 530 lbs constantly and 3150 lbs occasionally.

• Experience with material handling, picking, loading, general labor, RF scanner, packing, and warehouse inventory.

• Knowledge of sit down and stand up forklifts, pallet jack, reach truck, and order picking.

Why Work Here?

Join a team that values quick raises and offers a good work environment with opportunities for growth and development through incentive programs.

Work Environment

The warehouse is clean and fast-paced, with temperatures ranging from warm in the summer to cold in the winter (around 45 degrees). Employees are required to wear warehouse-appropriate attire with closed-toe/heeled shoes. Available shifts include various options throughout the week, including weekends, with opportunities for overtime. Training occurs at SW, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, with hours initially set from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm, and shifts available after training include Fri to Sun 6am to 6pm and Fri to Sun 5:30pm to 5:30am among others.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Cedar Rapids, IA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $25.00/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 Cedar Rapids,IA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 18, 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.