Immediate Hirring For Forklift Operator (2nd Shift)

Immediate Hirring For Forklift Operator (2nd Shift)

Job Description

The Forklift Operator (2nd Shift) safely operates industrial forklifts and reach trucks to complete a wide range of material handling tasks in a manufacturing environment. This role includes receiving, filling, shipping, and inspecting orders accurately and on time, as well as efficiently loading, unloading, and conveying materials throughout the facility. The position requires consistent adherence to safety and food safety procedures, accurate SAP transactions, and reliable support of production and logistics operations.

Responsibilities

• Operate industrial forklifts, reach trucks, and other powered industrial trucks to handle materials safely and efficiently.
• Identify and transport requested materials to and from machines, loading docks, production floors, trucks, and storage areas.
• Review production schedules and shipping orders to determine required raw materials, equipment, and processing materials, then verify and transport them accordingly.
• Apply knowledge of machine loading capacity and loading schedules to ensure prompt and efficient delivery of materials to production and shipping areas.
• Use protective materials and strapping equipment to secure loads, remove strapping and wrapping after delivery, and dispose of waste materials in designated containers or areas.
• Follow all company people safety and food safety procedures at all times while performing material handling and warehouse tasks.
• Report any issues or problems with materials, equipment, or transportation to the supervisor promptly.
• Perform SAP-related transactions, including printing and labeling SAP tags accurately.
• Conduct physical inventory counts and complete related inventory requests as assigned.
• Cover and support production lines by delivering materials, removing finished goods, and maintaining material flow.
• Use RF scan guns to accurately track, pick, receive, and ship materials and orders.
• Perform shipping and receiving activities, including unloading inbound materials and loading outbound shipments.
• Execute order picking tasks using appropriate equipment and methods to meet production and customer requirements.
• Maintain single-task focus and constant situational awareness to ensure safe and efficient operation of equipment.
• Perform other related duties as requested to support warehouse, logistics, and production operations.

Essential Skills

• Demonstrated ability to safely operate reach trucks and other logistics equipment.
• Ability to drive multiple powered industrial truck (PIT) types, including high lift, stand-up, sit-down, walkies, and walkie riders.
• Proficiency using RF scan guns for material tracking, order picking, shipping, and receiving.
• Basic proficiency in SAP for transactions, printing, and labeling SAP tags properly.
• Ability to maneuver lifts in tight spaces and confined areas safely.
• Capability to perform physical inventory requests and accurately record results.
• Basic math skills to handle counts, measurements, and inventory-related calculations.
• Basic language and reading skills to interpret schedules, orders, labels, and safety instructions.
• Ability to cover production lines by supplying materials and handling finished goods.
• Strong focus and situational awareness while operating equipment and performing tasks.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with material handling in a manufacturing or warehouse environment.
• Experience performing shipping and receiving activities, including unloading and loading trucks.
• Familiarity with order picking processes using stand-up and sit-down forklifts and pallet jacks.
• Ability to use pallet jacks and other manual material handling equipment as needed.
• Comfort working in environments with varying temperatures, including extremely hot, cold, and wet conditions.
• Ability to perform a wide range of physical tasks such as standing, walking, reaching, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and carrying up to 50 lbs.
• Capability to perform repetitive motions and use both hands when required.
• Strong attention to detail in labeling, tagging, and documenting materials and inventory.

Why Work Here?

Join a modern, brand-new facility on 2nd shift and be part of a growing operation that offers clear opportunities for advancement. You will work in an environment that values safety, reliability, and continuous improvement, with the chance to develop your skills on a variety of equipment and systems. The focus on growth and long-term stability provides a solid foundation for building your career in logistics and manufacturing.

Work Environment

Work takes place in a manufacturing and office environment with a moderate noise level. The role involves standing and walking throughout the shift and performing physical activities such as holding, feeling, reaching, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, talking, and hearing. You will regularly lift and carry up to 50 lbs and use both hands, with some repetitive motion required. The position requires working in both extremely hot and cold temperatures as well as wet conditions. Success in this environment depends on maintaining single-task focus and constant situational awareness to ensure safety and efficiency while operating equipment and handling materials.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Davenport, IA.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 Davenport,IA.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 28, 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.