Forklift Operator - Pay $17/hr - $19/hr

Forklift Operator

Pay: $17 - $19 an hour

Shift: 1st shift

Job Description

As a Forklift Operator, you will be responsible for ensuring the accurate loading and securing of outbound freight shipments. You will also be tasked with unloading and checking the accuracy of inbound freight, and storing materials according to company procedures. This role involves preparing paperwork for outbound shipments, including bills of lading, and maintaining organized filing systems.

Responsibilities

• Load and secure outbound shipments accurately.
• Unload and verify inbound freight accuracy.
• Prepare and file paperwork for outbound shipments, including bills of lading.
• Clean areas after removing racks.
• Collaborate and communicate with the Service Center Supervisor and Area Marketing Manager regarding shipments.
• Assist with office procedures, including customer calls, order processing, and inventory checks.
• Conduct cycle inventory counts using the computer system.
• Work required hours, including during emergencies or as instructed by supervisors.
• Attend necessary meetings or training sessions as instructed by leadership.

Essential Skills

• Forklift operating experience.
• Minimum of 1 year warehouse experience.
• Forklift license or the ability to acquire and maintain one.

Work Environment

Work in a non-climate-controlled smaller warehouse environment that services utility and power lines for various electrical companies.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Louisville, Kentucky.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Watterson Park, KY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 2025.

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.