Forklift Operator

Job Title: Forklift Operator/ All Shifts/ 22hr+

Job Description

As a Forklift Operator, you will play a critical role in ensuring that materials are efficiently and accurately handled within our facility. You will be responsible for managing inventory, operating a forklift, and maintaining the organization of storage areas.

Responsibilities

• Check the stack count list to ensure correct piece count and type of packaging.
• Complete an inspection time ticket before the end of the shift as per work instructions.
• Transfer materials as needed and organize storage areas by part number and heat codes.
• Maintain and operate the automated stretch wrap machine.
• Verify that materials are properly tagged before moving and ensure proper containers are at production and secondary operations.
• Maintain part number and heat code integrity at all times.
• Move chips, dust, and other scrap materials to designated scrapping areas.
• Report any mechanical or safety issues to the foreman immediately.
• Notify the foreman of any equipment or quality issues observed.
• Provide relief to employees for breaks and lunch as needed and handle department emergencies.
• Inspect forklift using the appropriate checklist and perform any required preventative maintenance.
• Report any damage to or by the tow motor to the Processing or Shipping Foreman immediately.
• Add or remove snow chains as required and load/unload trucks both indoors and outdoors.
• Visually check all received baskets for defects and determine appropriate disposition.
• Remove dust buckets or heavy garbage and place them in proper containers.
• Ensure all materials are properly tagged and weighed according to procedures.
• Remove scrap axles and place them in proper containers following work instructions.
• Remove foreign and tagging materials from customer dunnage.
• Clean work area, machines, tools, and equipment.
• Follow all safety and plant rules and regulations.

Essential Skills

• Forklift operation and certification
• 1+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• 1+ years of experience operating industrial forklifts
• Ability to lift 50 lbs consistently

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with cranes, cherry pickers, bobcats, and tow motors
• Familiarity with steel manufacturing and material handling
• Experience with loading and unloading trucks, reach forklifts, and sit-down forklifts

Why Work Here?

Join a company with over 100 years of excellence in providing state-of-the-art products to the automotive industry. Benefit from a union environment with ample opportunities for growth and advancement. Enjoy health care benefits starting from day one and a 401k match up to 4% after the probationary period.

Work Environment

This is a unionized forging environment that is heavy industrial and not temperature-controlled. Candidates must be open to all shifts, which include 1st (6:30am - 2:30pm), 2nd (2:30pm - 10:30pm), and 3rd (10:30pm - 6:30am). Overtime is applicable after 8 hours of work. Candidates placed on an off-shift receive an additional hourly rate. Ideal candidates should be comfortable in a heavy industrial setting and ready to contribute effectively from the start.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Cleveland, OH.

The pay range for this position is $22.62 - $24.62/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 Cleveland,OH.

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 10, 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.