Forklift Operator
Aerotek
Posted Monday, April 13, 2026
Posting ID: JP-005956397
Job Description
This role involves operating stand-up reach forklifts and stand-up reach trucks in a large, clean warehouse environment to support material handling, order fulfillment, and shipping activities. You will use an RF scanner to accurately pick and put away materials, stage and palletize products for shipment, and assist with loading and unloading trucks as needed.
Responsibilities
- Operate stand-up reach forklifts and stand-up reach trucks safely and efficiently throughout the warehouse.
- Use RF scanners to pick orders accurately and put away materials in designated locations.
- Handle bobcat materials and other products, ensuring proper placement, handling, and storage.
- Stage materials and pallets for shipping according to shipping schedules and instructions.
- Load and unload trucks when needed, ensuring safe and efficient movement of pallets and product.
- Operate machinery to shrink wrap pallets securely for shipment.
- Palletize products neatly and securely to maintain load stability and product quality.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area within the warehouse.
- Assist in other warehouse tasks and departments as necessary to support overall operations.
- At least 6 months of experience operating a stand-up reach truck, including standing on the forklift while the forks raise and extend to grab pallets.
- Proficiency operating stand-up reach forklifts and stand-up reach trucks in a warehouse environment.
- Experience using RF scanners for order picking and putaway activities.
- Hands-on experience with order picking and staging pallets for shipment.
- Ability to safely load and unload trucks using forklifts and related equipment.
- Capability to palletize and shrink wrap products for secure transport.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy when picking, staging, and storing materials.
- Commitment to working safely and following warehouse safety procedures.
- Experience operating other types of forklifts, such as sit-down forklifts and cherry pickers.
- Background in general warehouse operations, including order picking, putaway, and staging pallets.
- Comfort working in a fast-paced, high-volume distribution or warehouse environment.
- Reliability in adhering to assigned shift schedules, including potential overtime.
- Ability to work collaboratively with team members and support other areas of the warehouse when needed.
You will join a company that values its customers, people, integrity, safety, and quality, and reflects those values in its day-to-day operations. The organization offers several medical plan options through a major national provider, along with HSA or FSA options, dental and vision coverage, and both short-term and long-term disability benefits. You receive paid holidays, including New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day. A 401(k) retirement plan is available, with a company match after one year of employment equal to 50 percent of the first 6 percent you contribute. Upon being hired on directly, you are eligible for a pay increase, and you benefit from a structured, well-communicated benefits program designed to support your long-term financial and personal well-being.
Work Environment
You will work in a very large, clean, and well-organized warehouse that is well lit and designed for efficient material flow. The facility emphasizes safety, quality, and integrity in all operations and maintains values that prioritize customers and people. Multiple shifts are available, including 1st shift (6:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.), 2nd shift (3:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.), 3rd shift (Sunday–Thursday, 8:00 p.m. – 4:30 a.m.), and a weekend shift (Saturday and Sunday, 6:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.), with overtime opportunities during the week and on Saturdays where applicable. The role requires regular use of stand-up reach forklifts, reach trucks, RF scanners, and pallet-wrapping equipment in a warehouse setting where organization and cleanliness are maintained to a high standard.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Otsego, MN.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $20.25 - $23.00/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)
This is a fully onsite position in Otsego,MN.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Apr 27, 2026.
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.
Contact Information
Email: mwozniak@aerotek.com
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