Forklift Operator

Aerotek; Florence (KY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and R

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick)

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a contract Forklift Operator to join our Florence, KY manufacturing team. You will operate sit-down forklifts to receive, stage, and ship products, ensuring accuracy in inventory and proper handling.

The role requires experience with material handling, RF scanning, and shipping processes. This onsite position offers a steady schedule and benefits as described.

Qualifications

• Experience with material handling and loading.
• Proficiency in operating sit-down forklifts.
• Ability to use RF scanners for inventory management.
• Knowledge of shipping processes and inventory control.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts to receive, stage, and ship products.
• Ensure accurate inventory management and product handling.
• Load and unload materials using sit-down forklifts.
• Pick and prepare items for shipping according to company standards.
• Proficiency in operating sit-down forklifts.
• Experience in material handling and loading.

Skills

Sit-down forklifts

RF scanners

Stand-up forklifts

Job description

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts to receive, stage, and ship products.
• Ensure accurate inventory management and product handling.
• Load and unload materials using sit-down forklifts.
• Pick and prepare items for shipping according to company standards.
• Proficiency in operating sit-down forklifts.
• Experience in material handling and loading.
• Ability to use RF scanners for inventory management.
• Knowledge of shipping processes and inventory control.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with stand-up forklifts.

Why Work Here?

As part of the team from day one, employees enjoy direct placement benefits and a supportive work culture that values their contributions.

Work in a clean manufacturing environment equipped with the latest technology to ensure efficient operations.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Florence, KY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $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 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 & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Florence,KY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 2026.

Equal Opportunity Employer If you require an accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact [e-mail] . Aerotek provides equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals. Employment decisions at Aerotek are based on merit, qualifications and abilities. Aerotek does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color and religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, disabilities or any other characteristics protected by law.