Forklift Operator
AerotekJob Title: Forklift Operator / Warehouse AssociateJob Description
This role combines forklift operation with general warehouse associate duties. You will help keep the warehouse clean and organized while handling a variety of tasks such as picking, packing, labeling, scanning, material handling, and inventory control. You will support shipping and receiving activities and ensure that products are
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loaded, stored, and moved safely and efficiently throughout the facility.
Responsibilities
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse environment.
• Operate forklifts and pallet equipment to move, load, and unload materials and products.
• Pick and pack orders accurately according to work orders and shipping documents.
• Label and scan products using RF scanners to ensure accurate tracking and inventory updates.
• Perform general labor and material handling tasks as needed to support daily operations.
• Assist with shipping and receiving activities, including loading and unloading trucks.
• Support warehouse inventory control by counting, tracking, and organizing stock.
• Prepare items for shipment by packing, labeling, and staging orders in the designated area.
• Follow all safety procedures and guidelines while operating equipment and working in the warehouse.
Essential Skills
• 12 years of warehouse experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with picking, packing, and general material handling tasks.
• Ability to operate pallet equipment and handle warehouse inventory.
• Proficiency using RF scanners for labeling, scanning, and inventory control.
• Knowledge of basic shipping and receiving processes.
• Ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting, carrying, and moving materials throughout the shift.
• Strong attention to detail to ensure accurate order picking, packing, and labeling.
• Ability to work reliably on a set schedule and complete assigned tasks on time.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
• Comfort working in a busy warehouse environment with changing priorities.
• Willingness to perform a mix of forklift operation and general warehouse associate duties.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and standard operating procedures.
• Strong sense of responsibility for safety, cleanliness, and organization in the warehouse.
• Good communication skills to coordinate with team members and supervisors.
Why Work Here?
This opportunity offers a contract-to-hire path, giving you the chance to grow into a permanent role with a company that promotes from within and values internal advancement. With many locations nationwide, you can benefit from long-term career potential and mobility. Once hired permanently, you gain access to a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k), supporting your overall well-being and financial future.
Work Environment
This position is based in a warehouse environment with non-climate-controlled conditions. You will work indoors in a busy, active facility where you will be on your feet and moving throughout the day. The standard schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Closed-toe shoes are required as part of the safety and dress code. You will use warehouse equipment such as forklifts, pallet tools, and RF scanners while working around loading, shipping, and receiving operations.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Irving, TX.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $19.00/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
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