Forklift Driver

Aerotek; Albert Lea (MN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a PIT Operator in Albert Lea, MN to safely operate a sit-down propane forklift, pick and stage orders for shipment, and support efficient warehouse operations.

You will load and unload trucks, count inventory, and use RF scanners and a computer to verify data. The role is onsite with a pay rate around $19.50/hour and potential benefits for eligible employees.

Qualifications

• Operate sit-down propane forklift safely and efficiently.
• Current or recent forklift certification.
• Experience loading and unloading trucks.
• Demonstrated forklift operation in a warehouse.
• Ability to palletize products safely.
• Proficiency with RF scanners for inventory tracking.
• Basic computer skills for data entry and order verification.
• Strong counting skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Operate a sit-down propane forklift to move, stack, and organize materials.
• Pick orders accurately and prepare them for shipment.
• Load trucks with outbound orders, ensuring secure placement of pallets.
• Unload incoming trucks, verify materials, and move to storage locations.
• Palletize products safely and efficiently to maintain stable loads.
• Use an RF scanner to scan, track, and verify inventory and order information.
• Enter, review, and confirm data related to orders, inventory, and shipments.
• Count products and materials accurately to support inventory control and order accuracy.
• Follow all safety procedures and maintain a clean, organized work area.

Skills

Forklift operation

Forklift certification

Truck loading

Material handling

Palletizing

RF scanner

Data entry

Attention to detail

Tools

RF scanner

Sit-down propane forklift

Job description

Job Title: PIT Operator Job Description

The PIT Operator safely operates a sit-down propane forklift to pick and prepare orders in the warehouse, ensuring products are accurately staged and ready for shipment. This role also includes loading and unloading trucks, organizing materials, and supporting efficient warehouse operations.

Responsibilities

• Operate a sit-down propane forklift to move, stack, and organize materials throughout the warehouse.
• Pick orders accurately using provided documentation and equipment, and prepare them for shipment.
• Load trucks with outbound orders, ensuring secure and accurate placement of pallets and materials.
• Unload incoming trucks, verify materials, and move products to designated storage locations.
• Palletize products safely and efficiently to maintain stable and organized loads.
• Use an RF scanner to scan, track, and verify inventory and order information.
• Use a computer to enter, review, and confirm data related to orders, inventory, and shipments.
• Count products and materials accurately to support inventory control and order accuracy.
• Follow all safety procedures and equipment operating guidelines when using the forklift and other warehouse tools.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area to support a safe and efficient warehouse environment.

Essential Skills

• Proven ability to operate a sit-down propane forklift safely and efficiently.
• Current or recent forklift certification for sit-down forklift operation.
• Experience loading and unloading trucks using a forklift.
• Demonstrated forklift operation and material handling skills in a warehouse environment.
• Ability to palletize products and materials in a safe and organized manner.
• Proficiency using an RF scanner for order picking and inventory tracking.
• Basic computer skills for data entry and order verification.
• Strong counting skills and attention to detail to ensure order and inventory accuracy.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working in a warehouse or distribution environment.
• Comfort working in temperature-variable conditions, including hotter summers and colder winters.
• Ability to work independently and stay focused in a relatively quiet environment.
• Commitment to following safety procedures and best practices in all forklift and material handling tasks.

Why Work Here?

You will work in a clean, organized warehouse that supports safe and efficient operations. The environment allows you to focus on your tasks with minimal distractions, while using modern equipment and tools to perform your work effectively. This role offers the opportunity to build and strengthen valuable material handling and forklift skills in a professional setting.

Work Environment

The role is based in a very clean warehouse environment that can be hot in the summer and colder in the winter, so you should be comfortable working in varying temperatures. The facility is generally quiet aside from the operation of forklifts and other warehouse equipment. You will regularly use a sit-down propane forklift, RF scanner, and computer as part of your daily tasks, and you are expected to maintain an orderly and safe work area.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Albert Lea, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.50 - $19.50/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 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 & 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 24, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Albert Lea,MN.

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.