Forklift Operator

Job Title: 1st Shift Forklift Operator

Job Description

This role focuses on safely operating a sit-down forklift to move, store, and distribute materials within a small manufacturing or warehouse environment. You will handle inventory, fulfill orders, and support production by ensuring materials are accurately stocked, tracked, and delivered to the correct locations using Epicor and related systems.

Responsibilities

• Operate a sit-down forklift to move materials between departments and buildings in a safe and efficient manner.
• Store items in bins, on shelves, or on the floor, organizing them by style, size, or material type.
• Pull and fill orders using pull tickets or pick lists and deliver items to the appropriate areas.
• Keep accurate stock records and update inventory information in Epicor software.
• Mark items with identifying codes, numbers, or letters to ensure proper tracking and identification.
• Distribute stock and materials to production workers and record materials issued.
• Move materials using forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment as needed.
• Perform routine forklift maintenance, including recharging batteries and basic checks to ensure safe operation.
• Process, schedule, and load vendor and customer shipments, including shipping and receiving tasks.
• Use RF scanners and basic computer systems to support inventory control, order picking, and packaging.
• Assist with packing, palletizing, unloading, and general material handling tasks throughout the shift.
• Lift and move materials weighing up to 50+ pounds regularly during the workday.

Essential Skills

• At least 1 year of experience operating a sit-down forklift.
• Proven experience with material handling in a warehouse or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to operate a sit-down forklift safely and efficiently.
• Experience with order picking, shipping and receiving, and general warehouse operations.
• Ability to use RF scanners for inventory and order processing.
• Experience with pallet jacks, loading, unloading, and packaging.
• Basic computer skills, including printing labels and entering data into systems.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50+ pounds throughout the workday.
• Comfort working in a loud, dirty environment with exposure to varying temperatures.
• Willingness to work mandatory overtime when needed.
• Strong attention to detail for accurate inventory tracking and order fulfillment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience using Epicor or similar inventory management systems is a plus.
• Previous experience in a small shop or small team environment.
• Comfort working in older buildings and an industrial campus setting.
• Ability to adapt to a growing organization and changing processes.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach when working with production and warehouse teams.

Why Work Here?

You will join a laid-back, family-feel shop with a positive and supportive working environment. The organization is in growth mode under new leadership, creating more opportunities for development and advancement. You receive a full benefits package and become part of a team that values understanding, flexibility, and a healthy work-life balance, including the ability to work overtime when available. With a new HR focus on outings and functions, along with activities such as a golf league, you can enjoy a workplace that encourages camaraderie and team connection.

Job Type & Location

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

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $26.00/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 Beloit,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.