Forklift Operator

Aerotek; Lockhart (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) plan

Life Insurance

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a Forklift Operator for a contract-to-hire role in Lockhart, TX. The position involves safe operation of forklifts, loading/unloading, and inventory tasks in a cold/warehouse environment.

Qualified applicants will have 1+ year of warehouse or forklift experience, stand-up forklift or reach truck proficiency, RF scanner use, and a High School Diploma. Compensation ranges hourly with full-time benefits. Training and certification are available upon hire.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year RECENT experience in a warehouse or forklift role.
• Minimum 1 year RECENT experience operating stand-up forklift or reach truck.
• Proficient with warehouse equipment and RF scanners.
• Forklift certification preferred; ability to obtain upon hire.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• At least 1 year spent in each position on resume.

Responsibilities

• Move products and packages throughout the warehouse using forklifts and equipment.
• Perform equipment checks prior to the start of the shift and notify management of any issues or safety concerns.
• Load and unload materials and merchandise from trucks and place them in the appropriate location within the warehouse for storage.
• Notify supervision regarding any deficiencies in quality, customer shortages, or damaged products.
• Stage pallets as needed for shipment.
• Select products according to tickets and accurately place them in boxes for shipments, including product labeling and box building.
• Assemble daily shipments by order location and category.
• Ensure orders are packed into appropriate shipping containers for customer delivery.
• Inspect the product during packing to ensure there is no damage.
• Perform quality control assessments and stack items safely and securely.
• Build boxes as needed for the shipment of products to customers.

Skills

RECENT warehouse experience

Stand-up forklift operation

Reach truck operation

Warehouse equipment proficiency

Forklift Certification preferred

1 year per position on resume

High School Diploma or equivalent

RF scanners experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Title: Forklift Operator

Job Description

Support the warehouse operation by working cross-functionally to move products and packages throughout the warehouse and load and unload materials. The warehouse team member is responsible for the safe and efficient handling, storage, and distribution of goods within a warehouse facility. Duties also involve inventory management, order fulfillment, and maintaining a clean and organized work environment. The ideal candidate must collaborate well with other team members to create a positive work environment and healthy team culture.

Responsibilities

• Move products and packages throughout the warehouse using appropriate equipment (including forklifts).
• Conduct equipment checks prior to the start of the shift and notify management of any issues or safety concerns.
• Load and unload materials and merchandise from trucks and place them in the appropriate location within the warehouse for storage.
• Notify supervision regarding any deficiencies in quality, customer shortages, or damaged products.
• Stage pallets as needed for shipment.
• Select products according to tickets and accurately place them in boxes for shipments, including product labeling and box building.
• Assemble daily shipments by order location and category.
• Ensure orders are packed into appropriate shipping containers for customer delivery.
• Inspect the product during packing to ensure there is no damage.
• Perform quality control assessments and stack items safely and securely.
• Build boxes as needed for the shipment of products to customers.

Essential Skills

• Minimum 1 year of RECENT (within the last 2 years) experience in a warehouse or forklift-related role.
• Minimum 1 year of RECENT experience operating a stand-up forklift and/or reach truck.
• Proficient in operating warehouse equipment, such as forklifts, high reach, and pallet jacks.
• Forklift Certification (pallet jack or high reach) preferred with the ability to attain one upon hire.
• Must have a minimum of 1 year spent in each position on resume.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with inventory management and RF scanners.

Why Work Here?

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Short- and Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance. Employees can also benefit from a 401(k) match and paid time off.

Work Environment

This position is within a cold storage facility where temperatures consistently range from under 40 degrees to as low as -2 degrees. Candidates must be open to working shifts from Tuesday to Saturday, 07:00 to 15:30, and Monday to Friday, 16:00 to 00:30

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lockhart, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/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 jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable 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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Lockhart,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 14, 2026.

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.

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.