Forklift Operator

Aerotek; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a Forklift Operator in York, NE to move products in a fast-paced warehouse with safety and accuracy. Two years of forklift experience and English literacy are required. You will work with a team and maintain equipment while supporting seed delivery logistics.

As part of a contract onsite role, you will track inventory with WMS, perform manual tasks as directed, and help uphold a culture of safety, quality, and teamwork in a dynamic agricultural environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of forklift experience.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Self-starting with a high focus on safety and quality.
• Ability to communicate clearly and respectfully with others.
• Forklift driving experience and warehouse experience are highly preferred.
• Ability to work as part of a team to accomplish set goals.
• Prior forklift certification is preferred.
• Mechanical ability, aptitude, or awareness is helpful.
• Ability to count accurately when moving inventory and read scales.
• Ability to work in confined spaces with a forklift.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift professionally and accident-free, maintaining precise records of inspections.
• Perform systematic maintenance and cleaning of forklifts.
• Continuously track the location of goods during material handling using the Warehouse Management System (WMS).
• Perform manual tasks as directed by the warehouse supervisor or team lead, including sampling, inventory, and cleaning.
• Maintain a clean and tidy warehouse.
• Ensure proper loading and unloading of transport vehicles during the seed delivery and return season.
• Maintain safety standards and initiate emergency procedures when necessary.

Skills

Forklift experience

English proficiency

Safety conscious

Teamwork

Certification preferred

Mechanical aptitude

Inventory accuracy

Tools

WMS

Job description

Forklift Operator - $23/hr

Join a dynamic team as a Forklift Operator, where you will contribute to one of the world's leading agricultural companies. Operate forklifts to push, pull, lift, stack, tier, or move products, equipment, or materials in a fast-paced warehouse environment. This role requires a minimum of two years of forklift experience and the ability to read, write, and speak English. Work in a safe and respectful environment, helping farmers feed the world while protecting the planet.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift professionally and accident-free, maintaining precise records of inspections.

• Perform systematic maintenance and cleaning of forklifts.

• Continuously track the location of goods during material handling using the Warehouse Management System (WMS).

• Perform manual tasks as directed by the warehouse supervisor or team lead, including sampling, inventory, and cleaning.

• Maintain a clean and tidy warehouse.

• Ensure proper loading and unloading of transport vehicles during the seed delivery and return season.

• Maintain safety standards and initiate emergency procedures when necessary.

Skills

• Minimum two years of forklift experience.

• Ability to read, write, and speak English.

• Self-starting with a high focus on safety and quality.

• Ability to communicate clearly and respectfully with others.

• Forklift driving experience and warehouse experience are highly preferred.

• Ability to work as part of a team to accomplish set goals.

• Prior forklift certification is preferred.

• Mechanical ability, aptitude, or awareness is helpful.

• Ability to count accurately when moving inventory and read scales.

• Ability to work in confined spaces with a forklift.

Why Work Here?

This opportunity offers a chance to work with great people in a safe and fast-paced environment. Join a team dedicated to feeding the world and protecting the planet. Enjoy a supportive company culture that values safety, quality, and teamwork.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of York, NE.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $24.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 11, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in York,NE.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.