Forklift Operator

Join our team as an Electric Sit-Down Forklift Operator in a dynamic manufacturing and warehouse environment. You will be responsible for operating an electric sit-down forklift, ensuring the efficient movement of materials, and maintaining inventory accuracy through scanning technology.

Responsibilities

• Operate an electric sit-down forklift for 95% of the shift.
• Load and unload trucks efficiently.
• Utilize scanners to track and manage inventory.
• Navigate and handle the warehouse racking system with 'Track Racks' sliding tracks.

• At least 1 year of experience operating a sit-down forklift.
• Proficiency in using RF scanners for inventory management.
• Material handling expertise.
• Experience with shipping and receiving operations.

• Ability to comply with GMP standards.
• Understanding of warehouse picking, loading, and unloading processes.
• Requirement to wear 6" steel toe boots, hair net, and beard net.
• No jewelry, fake nails, or loose clothing allowed.

This position offers a stable and supportive work environment as part of a leading supplier of fats and oils to the food industry. Employees benefit from a comprehensive suite of health and wellness coverage at competitive rates, reflecting the company's commitment to its workforce.

Work Environment

Work in a food manufacturing environment with structured shifts. First shift runs from 5:00am to 3:40pm, and the second shift from 1:30pm to 12:00am. Compliance with safety attire, including 6" steel toe boots and hair protection, is mandatory.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Nashville, TN.

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $19.50/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 Nashville,TN.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 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.