Food-Grade Forklift Operator — Narrow-Aisle Expert

Aerotek; Minnesota; On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) plan with Roth option

Life Insurance (voluntary)

PTO / Vacation

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking an experienced Forklift Operator for a contract-to-hire role in Long Prairie, MN. The position requires operating sit-down propane forklifts in a climate-controlled food manufacturing warehouse, primarily in receiving, with occasional lifting up to 50 pounds and routine RF scanner use.

Responsibilities include loading/unloading trucks, staging loads, maintaining accurate paperwork, and ensuring proper labeling and storage.

Qualifications

• Proven sit-down propane forklift experience in a warehouse.
• Experience loading/unloading trucks in a food manufacturing setting is ideal.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds as needed.
• Strong attention to safety procedures and paperwork.
• Comfort with RF scanners and inventory systems.

Responsibilities

• Operate sit-down propane forklifts safely in narrow aisles throughout the shift.
• Load and unload trucks and move materials between shipping, receiving and storage areas.
• Ensure materials are labeled and stored correctly in warehouse locations.
• Stage loads for trucks and organize pallets according to priorities.
• Communicate with shipping team and leadership about schedules and changes.
• Follow established shipping/receiving procedures and complete accurate paperwork.
• Maintain accurate inventory records using warehouse equipment and scanners.
• Conduct daily/weekly/monthly cycle counts and resolve discrepancies.
• Keep shipping/receiving areas clean and organized per food facility standards.
• Move pallets with pallet jacks and other handling equipment as needed.
• Adhere to all forklift safety guidelines.

Skills

Sit-down forklift

Narrow aisles operation

Loading/unloading trucks

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Documentation/paperwork

Team communication

RF scanners

Safety procedures

Food manufacturing environment

Tools

RF scanners

Job description

Aerotek is seeking an experienced Forklift Operator for a contract-to-hire role in Long Prairie, MN. The position requires operating sit-down propane forklifts in a climate-controlled food manufacturing warehouse, primarily in receiving, with occasional lifting up to 50 pounds and routine RF scanner use.

Responsibilities include loading/unloading trucks, staging loads, maintaining accurate paperwork, and ensuring proper labeling and storage.