Forklift Operator

Job Description

This role supports the shipping department at a manufacturing facility in Markleville by safely loading trucks, operating sit-down forklifts, and preparing products for shipment. You will handle materials, use basic computer applications to support shipping documentation, and work in a warm production environment where reliability, safety, and attention to detail are essential.

Responsibilities

• Load trucks by lifting up to 50 pounds repeatedly and arranging products safely and efficiently.
• Operate sit-down forklifts to move, stage, and load materials in the shipping area and yard.
• Handle materials throughout the facility, including loading and unloading shipments.
• Use basic Microsoft Word and Excel to enter, review, and update shipping and receiving information.
• Label products accurately for shipment to ensure proper identification and traceability.
• Support shipping and receiving activities, including preparing outbound shipments and assisting with inbound deliveries.
• Perform yard dog duties as needed to move trailers or coordinate truck movements within the yard, if required.
• Follow established safety procedures while operating forklifts and handling materials.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area in the shipping and loading zones.
• Work overtime, including some Saturdays, as production and shipping demands require.
• Adapt to and withstand hot work conditions in the manufacturing facility.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience operating sit-down forklifts in a warehouse, manufacturing, or shipping environment.
• Material handling experience, including loading and unloading trucks and staging products for shipment.
• Basic computer knowledge, including the ability to use Microsoft Word and Excel for simple data entry and documentation.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Ability to work overtime and occasional Saturdays based on production needs.
• Comfort working in hot conditions due to the nature of the manufacturing process.
• Attention to detail when labeling products and preparing shipments.
• Reliable work habits and the ability to follow safety and operational procedures.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in shipping and receiving operations.
• Previous yard dog experience or familiarity with moving trailers within a yard environment.
• Experience with stand-up forklift operation in addition to sit-down forklifts.
• General computer literacy beyond Word and Excel is a plus.

Why Work Here?

You will join a close-knit team in a small manufacturing facility where your contributions directly support daily operations and customer satisfaction. The environment offers steady, full-time hours on consistent shifts, with opportunities for overtime and additional earnings as production grows. You can build valuable skills in shipping, material handling, and forklift operation while working in a setting that values safety, reliability, and teamwork.

This is a Permanent position based out of Markleville, IN.

The pay range for this position is $40893.00 - $42453.00/yr.

health, dental, vision, 401k and paid PTO

This is a fully onsite position in Markleville,IN.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 27, 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.