Job Title: Forklift Operator
Job Description
This role involves safely operating forklifts and related warehouse equipment to move, load, unload, and organize materials and products within a clean, climate-controlled facility. The position focuses on efficient material handling, accurate inventory organization, and supporting day-to-day warehouse operations.
Responsibilities
Operate forklifts safely and efficiently to transport materials and products throughout the warehouse.
Load and unload goods from incoming shipments and move them to designated storage areas.
Accurately stock, organize, and replenish inventory in assigned locations.
Assist with regular inventory counts to maintain accurate stock levels.
Ensure all items are properly labeled, stored, and easily accessible.
Use pallet jacks and other material handling equipment as needed to move products.
Support order picking and material handling activities to meet operational needs.
Follow all safety procedures and warehouse guidelines to maintain a safe work environment.
Collaborate with team members and communicate effectively to support smooth warehouse operations.
Essential Skills
Proven forklift operating experience.
Experience with warehouse operations and basic understanding of warehouse workflows.
Basic understanding of inventory management principles.
Ability to perform material handling tasks, including loading, unloading, and order picking.
Ability to operate various @types of forklifts, including stand-up and sit-down models.
Experience using pallet jacks and related warehouse equipment.
Attention to detail for accurate stocking, labeling, and inventory organization.
Ability to follow safety procedures and operational instructions consistently.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience working in a warehouse or manufacturing environment.
Familiarity with inventory counts and stock control processes.
Comfort working with different @types of forklifts and material handling equipment.
Strong organizational skills and ability to maintain orderly storage areas.
Why Work Here?
You will join a team that values employee appreciation and recognition, offering regular employee events such as pizza days and themed appreciation activities. The facility provides a very clean and comfortable work setting with a climate-controlled environment. There is significant room for growth and pay progression, supported by ongoing expansion that opens new opportunities for advancement and development.
Work Environment
This role is based in a clean, climate-controlled manufacturing and warehouse facility that offers a comfortable working atmosphere. The environment emphasizes safety and organization while supporting efficient material handling and inventory operations. The dress code requires steel toe boots, blue jeans and/or approved work pants with no holes, and a solid-colored shirt; shorts are also permitted when aligned with safety guidelines.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Hebron, KY.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $19.00/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 Hebron,KY.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jun 25, 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.
