Job Title: Forklift Operator

Job Description

Our client is a corrugated sheet manufacturer and one of the largest independent producers supplying the Midwest packaging industry. This manufacturer in New Carlisle, IN is searching for forklift operators to assist in their shipping/receiving and production functions. This role involves operating both forklifts and clamp trucks across different shifts.

Responsibilities

• Operate a sit-down propane forklift, spending 95% of the day on the forklift.

• Stage materials in the warehouse.

• Load and unload truck shipments.

• Label orders.

• Replenish products for machine lines.

• Manually lift boxes as needed.

Essential Skills

• 2+ years of sit-down forklift experience.

• Computer proficiency as forklifts are equipped with computers for load planning.

• Experience in a fast-paced environment with Just-In-Time (JIT) deliveries.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience moving materials without a pallet.

Work Environment

This role offers various shifts, including 2nd shift (3:00pm to 11:00pm) and 3rd shift (11:00pm to 7:00am). The 2nd shift provides a $3/hr shift bonus, starting at $20.21/hr with an additional dollar raise after 30 days, while the 3rd shift offers a $2/hr shift bonus, starting at $19.21/hr with an additional dollar raise after 30 days. The work environment is fast-paced, and the job requires operating forklifts equipped with computers for load planning.

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.