Contract-to-Hire Forklift Operator (Cold Warehouse)

Aerotek; Mankato (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Discounts on fresh produce

Stable, structured growth path

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a Forklift Operator for a contract-to-hire role in Mankato, MN. The position involves safe loading/unloading, palletizing, packing, and moving materials in a cold-production warehouse environment.

You will operate sit-down forklifts and pallet jacks, handle packaging tasks, and assist with order picking and staging for efficient food distribution. Attendance reliability is essential, with onsite work in a fully onsite facility.

Qualifications

• At least 6 months of warehouse experience.
• At least 6 months of forklift experience.
• Ability to safely operate a sit-down forklift.
• Ability to operate a pallet jack for material movement.
• Experience with material handling in a production or distribution environment.
• Ability to perform packaging tasks accurately and efficiently.
• Basic picking and order-handling skills.
• Strong reliability and commitment to consistent attendance.
• Ability to work in a colder production warehouse environment.

Responsibilities

• Unload and load trucks with daily freight in a safe and efficient manner.
• Palletize products and materials according to established procedures and quality standards.
• Store pallets on shelves and in designated warehouse locations to maintain organized inventory.
• Operate sit-down forklifts and pallet jacks to move, stack, and retrieve materials.
• Handle packaging tasks to prepare products for distribution.
• Support food distribution activities by accurately picking and staging orders.
• Follow all safety guidelines and warehouse operating procedures at all times.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area within the production warehouse.
• Adhere strictly to attendance expectations and reliability standards.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Forklift experience

Sit-down forklift

Pallet jack operation

Material handling

Packaging tasks

Order picking

Attendance reliability

Cold environment

Job description

Aerotek is seeking a Forklift Operator for a contract-to-hire role in Mankato, MN. The position involves safe loading/unloading, palletizing, packing, and moving materials in a cold-production warehouse environment.

You will operate sit-down forklifts and pallet jacks, handle packaging tasks, and assist with order picking and staging for efficient food distribution. Attendance reliability is essential, with onsite work in a fully onsite facility.