Forklift Operator

Aerotek; Racine (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) plan

Life insurance

PTO / Vacation

Job summary

Aerotek is hiring a Shipping and Receiving Forklift Operator in Racine, WI. The role focuses on safely handling, packing, and preparing items for shipment, with emphasis on sit-down forklift operation and heavy materials handling.

Responsibilities include loading/unloading trucks, verifying shipments, and maintaining accurate shipping records in a production environment. Hourly pay ranges from $20.00 to $23.00, with standard first-shift hours and full onsite work.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of shipping experience.
• At least 2 years of packing experience.
• At least 1 year of sit-down forklift operating experience.
• Hands-on experience in shipping and receiving operations.
• Experience with material handling in production/warehouse.

Responsibilities

• Pack and prepare products for shipment.
• Load/unload with sit-down forklift.
• Move and stage materials to support production/shipping.
• Check in incoming shipments and verify paperwork.

Skills

Sit-down forklift

Shipping experience

Packing experience

Inventory control

SAP or similar systems

Crane operation (overhead)

Quality paperwork

Heavy materials handling

Team collaboration

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Title: Shipping and Receiving Forklift Operator

This role supports the shipping and receiving department by safely handling, packing, and preparing materials for shipment, with a strong focus on operating sit-down forklifts and overhead cranes to move large steel beams. The position involves hands‑on material handling, inventory support, and general labor tasks to ensure accurate, timely, and organized shipment and receipt of goods.

Responsibilities

• Work in the shipping and receiving department to pack and prepare products and materials for shipment.
• Use a sit-down forklift to safely load and unload trucks, including large and heavy materials such as steel beams.
• Move, locate, and stage materials throughout the facility to support production and shipping schedules.
• Check in incoming shipments by verifying paperwork, quantities, and materials received.
• Complete and maintain accurate shipping and receiving paperwork and documentation.
• Organize materials and finished goods in designated areas to maintain an orderly and efficient workspace.
• Perform deburring of parts as needed to prepare materials for shipment or further processing.
• Handle materials manually and with equipment as part of daily material handling and general labor tasks.
• Operate overhead cranes, when trained and assigned, to move and position large steel beams and other heavy materials.
• Assist with inventory control activities, including counting, tracking, and locating materials and products.
• Build crates, band materials, and secure loads to ensure safe and damage‑free transportation.
• Support order selection and packaging activities to ensure accuracy and completeness of outgoing shipments.
• Follow all safety procedures and guidelines when operating forklifts, overhead cranes, and other equipment.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area within the shipping and receiving and material handling zones.

Essential Skills

• At least 2 years of shipping experience.
• At least 2 years of packing experience.
• At least 1 year of sit-down forklift operating experience.
• Hands‑on experience in shipping and receiving operations.
• Ability to perform packing and packaging tasks, including banding and crate building.
• Experience with material handling in a production or warehouse environment.
• Ability to perform general labor tasks related to shipping, receiving, and inventory support.
• Experience with inventory control and order selection in a warehouse or production setting.
• Ability to safely operate a sit-down forklift to load and unload trucks and move materials.
• Basic familiarity with SAP or similar systems for shipping, receiving, or inventory control (as referenced in skills).
• Ability to work in a physically demanding role, handling large and heavy materials such as steel beams.
• Strong attention to detail when checking in shipments and completing paperwork.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• At least 1 year of overhead crane operating experience is a plus.
• At least 1 year of experience in a steel manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Experience deburring parts or working with metal components is beneficial.
• Prior experience in production environments involving packing, shipping, and receiving is advantageous.
• Comfort working with large steel beams and heavy industrial materials.
• Familiarity with packaging practices such as banding, crate building, and securing loads for transport.
• Ability to adapt to facility improvements and changes as the building and infrastructure are upgraded over time.

Work Environment

The standard schedule is first shift, Monday through Friday, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with minimal overtime required. The work involves frequent use of sit‑down forklifts and, when applicable, overhead cranes to move large steel beams and other heavy materials. Team members perform hands‑on material handling, general labor, and packing tasks in a production‑oriented setting, and can expect the facility and infrastructure to evolve as significant investments and a new building project are completed in the coming years.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Racine, WI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $23.00/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 Racine,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 13, 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.