Forklift Operator

Forklift Operator

Safely operate a Hilo (sit down) forklift and overhead crane to unload raw materials, maintain an orderly stock room, and pull and stage materials for production within the facility.

Conduct daily equipment inspections and report maintenance needs. Remove finished goods and transfer them to designated areas. Utilize a tape measure for proper dimensions of product for staging for the stamping presses, ensuring accuracy.

Maintain accurate records of shipments, receipts, and production supplies. Lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods. Check product labels, quantities, and lot numbers against work orders. Inspect materials for damage or defects before staging for production. Communicate discrepancies to supervisors and coordinate corrective actions. Track material movement using warehouse management systems (WMS) or production logs.

Experience in operating a Hilo (sit down) lift truck, with bonus points for crane operation. Experience with unloading, staging, finished goods, and inventory management. Basic mechanical aptitude and ability to read a tape measure to verify product dimensions. Experience in a manufacturing environment is required. Basic computer skills for inventory management.

Experience with hand tools, inspection, general labor, quality checks, production, inventory, and blueprint reading. Machine operation, setup, fabrication, use of calipers, and changeovers. Physical ability to stand for an entire shift, perform repetitive motions, and frequently lift and move materials up to 50 pounds or more.

Join a dynamic team in a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility that values safety and innovation. Enjoy the opportunity to work with cutting-edge automated press equipment and be part of a collaborative engineering team. Experience a clean and well-organized work environment with opportunities for overtime and professional growth.

Work shifts are available on both day and night schedules. Day shifts run Monday through Friday from 6 : 30 am to 3 : 00 pm. Night shifts run Monday through Friday from 10 : 30 pm to 7 : 00 am, with overtime possible but not guaranteed. The night shift operators will be training on day shifts until January 5, 2026, when the overnight shift officially begins. The work environment is a brand new, large, and clean manufacturing facility in the stamping department, featuring highly automated press equipment.

Safety gear such as steel-toed boots, safety glasses, hearing protection, and high-visibility vests is mandatory. The dress code includes jeans or work pants without holes, rips, shorts, or leggings, and shirts can be T-shirts or polos without vulgar language, images, or contraband.

This is a Contract position based out of Stanton, TN. The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $26.00 / 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 Stanton, TN. Application Deadline : This position is anticipated to close on Dec 8, 2025.

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 meet 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.