Job Title: Forklift Operator and Material Handler
Job Description
You will be responsible for building out pallets for canned dry goods to be shipped from a large distribution center. The role involves picking, packing, and building pallets based on client orders, primarily for grocery stores and retailers. You will operate a stand-up forklift in a fast-paced production environment, moving from one location to the next and building each pallet customized to the client's order. The use of a headset will guide you on what to pick and where to go within the warehouse.
Responsibilities
Build pallets for canned dry goods to be shipped from the warehouse.
Pick and pack products based on client orders.
Operate a stand-up forklift in a fast-paced production environment.
Move from one location to another using a forklift, building customized pallets.
Follow headset instructions for picking and locating items in the warehouse.
Essential Skills
Experience operating a forklift.
Proficiency in order picking and packing.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Ability to stand for 8-10 hours a day.
Capable of lifting up to 50 lbs repetitively.
Minimum of 6 months forklift experience or over 1 year in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
Why Work Here?
Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Vision. Benefit from 2 years of free trade or community secondary school for children once permanent. There is an opportunity to move to the 1st shift after becoming a permanent employee. Additionally, you can earn Paid Time Off and vacation after going direct and have the potential for a raise after being hired on permanently.
Work Environment
The job is located in a large, climate-controlled distribution center that is very clean and organized.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Eldridge, IA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $17.00/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 Eldridge,IA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Dec 5, 2025.
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.
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