Forklift Operator

Aerotek; Janesville (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Aerotek in Janesville, WI is seeking a forklift operator to support production by moving materials, stocking areas, and supplying crates and tools. Responsibilities include operating forklifts, hand jacks, and assisting with inventory counts.

We value candidates with manufacturing experience, forklift operation ability, and shipping/receiving skills. This full-time, onsite role offers full benefits, weekly pay, and opportunities for cross-training and advancement.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience operating a forklift.
• Experience in inventory and material handling.
• Proficiency in loading, unloading, shipping, and receiving.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts, hand jacks, tape measures, calculators, computers, loading docks, cranes.
• Verify incoming material shipments for accuracy and check quality of materials to spot any defects.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Forklift operation

Tools

Forklift

Hand jacks

Tape measures

Calculators

Computers

Loading docks

Cranes

Job description

Job Description

Forklift operators will be responsible for operating forklifts while maintaining an accurate inventory of materials. They will supply production areas with materials and operate various tools and machines necessary for the job.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts, hand jacks, tape measures, calculators, computers, loading docks, cranes.

• Verify incoming material shipments for accuracy and check quality of materials to spot any defects.

Essential Skills

• Experience in a manufacturing environment.

• Experience operating a forklift.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in inventory and material handling.

• Proficiency in loading, unloading, shipping, and receiving.

Why Work Here?

1st and 2nd shift available

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Janesville, WI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $39520.00 - $43680.00/yr.

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.

Overtime hours!Job security with backlog of work!Weekly payLarge Facility with access to be cross trainedability to go into welding schoolannual reviews and raises - 3%Facility is looking to get automated

• Overtime hours!
• Job security with backlog of work!
• Weekly payLarge Facility with access to be cross trainedability to go into welding schoolannual reviews and raises - 3%Facility is looking to get automated

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Janesville, WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 6, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Janesville,WI.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

• weekly pay
• employee benefits including medical, dental & vision
• life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs
• a 401(k) plan
• employee discounts

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.