Forklift Operator

Forklift Operator

As a Forklift Operator, you will play a crucial role in the efficient loading and unloading of freight to and from vehicles and containers. You will be responsible for sorting freight according to size and destination, reconciling driver manifests, and ensuring the cleanliness and safety of the dock area.

Responsibilities :

• Load and unload inbound and outbound freight to and from vehicles and containers.
• Sort freight according to size and destination.
• Read, decode, and decipher freight coding to expedite freight movement and tracing process.
• Reconcile driver pick-up and delivery manifests.
• Label, weigh, and dimensionalize freight.
• Perform cleanup activities to maintain a safe and clean dock area.
• Record damaged shipments and misrouted freight on applicable reports.

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Additional Skills & Qualifications :

Why Work Here?

Join a team that values your growth in a clean and modern facility. You will have opportunities for career advancement in a supportive work environment.

Work Environment :

Work in a clean and modern facility with multiple shift options to suit your lifestyle. Shifts available : Sun-Wed 1st shift 6 : 00am-4 : 30pm, 2nd shift 4 : 00pm-2 : 30am, 3rd shift 10 : 00pm-8 : 30am; Wed-Sat 1st shift 6 : 00am-4 : 30pm, 2nd shift 4 : 00pm-2 : 30am, 3rd shift 10 : 00pm-8 : 30am; Fri-Mon 6 : 00am-6 : 30pm.

Job Type & Location :

This is a contract position based out of Independence, KY.

Pay and Benefits :

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $24.00 / 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 :

Workplace Type :

This is a fully onsite position in Independence, KY.

Application Deadline :

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 13, 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.