Forklift Operator

Aerotek; Otsego (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a Forklift Operator in Otsego, MN to safely operate stand-up reach forklifts and support daily warehouse operations. You will use RF scanners to pick, put away, stage shipments, and load or unload trucks as needed, with a focus on safety and accuracy.

Three shift options are available with overtime, competitive hourly pay, and benefits including medical, dental, and a 401(k) with company matching; permanent hire opportunities follow successful contract performance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months of stand-up reach forklift experience.
• Proficient with RF scanners for picking and putaway.
• Experience in warehouse order picking and putaway.
• Ability to operate forklifts safely in a busy environment.
• Proficient palletizing and shrink-wrapping for shipment.
• Able to load and unload trucks with forklifts and related equipment.
• Strong attention to safety, quality, and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Operate stand-up reach forklifts to move, lift, and place pallets and materials.
• Use RF scanner to pick orders and put away materials.
• Stage materials for shipment and load/unload trucks as needed.
• Shrink wrap pallets and palletize products for storage and transport.
• Assist in other warehouse duties to support the team.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.

Skills

Stand-up reach forklift

RF scanning

Order picking

Putaway tasks

Palletizing

Truck loading/unloading

Pallet wrapping

Safety awareness

Tools

RF scanner

Pallet wrapping equipment

Job description

Job Title: Forklift Operator

Job Description

This role involves safely operating stand-up reach forklifts in a large, clean warehouse to support daily material handling operations. You will use RF scanners to pick and put away materials, stage products for shipment, and load and unload trucks as needed. You will also operate equipment to shrink wrap pallets and assist in other warehouse tasks to keep operations running smoothly.

Responsibilities

• Operate stand-up reach forklifts to move, lift, and place pallets and materials throughout the warehouse.

• Use an RF scanner to accurately pick orders and put away materials in designated locations.

• Handle bobcat materials and other products with care and precision during all material handling activities.

• Stage materials and finished products in the correct areas to prepare for shipping.

• Load and unload trucks as needed, ensuring safe and efficient handling of all pallets and freight.

• Operate machinery to shrink wrap pallets securely for shipment.

• Palletize products in an organized manner to maintain stability and safety during storage and transport.

• Assist in other warehouse duties as necessary to support team and operational needs.

• Follow all safety, quality, and operational procedures while maintaining a clean and organized work area.

Essential Skills

• At least 6 months of experience operating a stand-up reach truck, including standing on the forklift while the forks raise and extend to retrieve pallets.

• Proficiency using RF scanners for picking and putaway activities.

• Experience picking orders accurately in a warehouse environment.

• Experience performing putaway tasks and staging items for shipment.

• Ability to operate stand-up reach trucks safely in a busy warehouse setting.

• Experience with palletizing products and shrink wrapping pallets for shipment.

• Ability to load and unload trucks using forklifts and other warehouse equipment.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety, quality, and accuracy in all tasks.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience operating sit-down forklifts in addition to stand-up reach trucks.

• Previous work experience in a warehouse or distribution environment.

• Comfort using RF scanners and other warehouse technology to track inventory and orders.

• Ability to work collaboratively with a team in a fast-paced environment.

• Willingness to assist in multiple areas of the warehouse as needed.

Why Work Here?

Employees have access to multiple medical plan options, including HSA and FSA choices, as well as dental, vision, and both short-term and long-term disability coverage. The organization offers paid holidays, including New Years Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day. A 401(k) retirement plan is available, with a company match equal to 50 percent of the first 6 percent of employee contributions after one year of employment. Employees also receive a pay increase upon being hired on permanently. The culture emphasizes customers, people, integrity, safety, and quality, fostering a supportive and values-driven work environment.

Work Environment

The role is based in a very large, clean, and well-lit warehouse that is highly organized and safety-focused. There are three different shift options (1st, 2nd, 3rd), with overtime opportunities available on Saturdays and during the week. The facility uses stand-up reach trucks, sit-down forklifts, RF scanners, and pallet wrapping equipment to support daily operations. The work environment emphasizes safety, quality, and integrity, with values that prioritize customers and people. Dress expectations align with a typical warehouse setting, focusing on safety and practicality.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.25 - $22.25/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Otsego,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 19, 2026.

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.