Forklift Operator

Job Title: Forklift Operator

Job Description

Join our team as a 1st Shift Forklift Operator where you will operate sit down gas forklifts, and have the opportunity to work with skid steers and balers. Your role will involve stacking and moving recycling material and garbage, as well as transporting materials throughout the facility. You'll also perform general preventative maintenance on forklift equipment and contribute to various tasks as needed. This role requires working both indoors and outdoors, in an environment that can be dirty, hot, and loud.

Responsibilities

• Operate sit down forklifts to move recycling materials and garbage.
• Transport materials throughout the facility and empty full containers.
• Perform general preventative maintenance on forklift equipment.
• Assist with various tasks as needed within the facility.

Essential Skills

• 2-5 years of forklift operating experience.
• Ability to handle heavy lifting (50lbs+).
• Experience in material handling and operating heavy equipment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 1+ year of small equipment operating experience.
• Familiarity with skid steer, loader, and pallet jack operations.

Why Work Here?

This industry offers a stable environment with plenty of upward mobility and growth opportunities. The company provides endless overtime options, with no cap on weekly hours. Once hired on full-time, employees receive a pay increase and eligibility for a comprehensive benefits plan. The company boasts a remarkable employee retention rate, with 80% of employees having been with the company for over five years.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Madison, WI.

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $21.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Madison,WI.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 25, 2026.

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.

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 meet 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 in solving 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.