Forklift Operator

Aerotek; Romulus (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) plan

Life Insurance

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a Forklift Operator for an onsite contract-to-hire in Romulus, MI. You will operate a stand-up forklift to move, stage, load, and unload food products, and ensure accurate placement in racking at heights. Daily inspections and strict adherence to safety policies are required.

Responsibilities include inspecting pallets, maintaining organization, and supporting general warehouse duties as needed. This role offers onsite work with benefits and weekly pay through Aerotek.

Qualifications

• Experience operating a stand-up forklift.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
• Commitment to safety policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate a stand-up forklift to move, stage, load, and unload food products.
• Accurately place product into warehouse racking systems at heights of 18-30 feet.
• Retrieve pallets from elevated storage locations while maintaining product integrity.
• Inspect product and pallets for damage before moving or storing materials.
• Follow inventory locations and warehouse procedures to ensure accurate product placement.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Perform daily forklift inspections and report any equipment issues.
• Adhere to all company safety policies and warehouse procedures.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety compliance

Inventory handling

Tools

Stand-up forklift

Job description

Job Title

Forklift Operator

Responsibilities

• Operate a stand-up forklift to move, stage, load, and unload food products.
• Accurately place product into warehouse racking systems at heights of 18-30 feet.
• Retrieve pallets from elevated storage locations while maintaining product integrity.
• Inspect product and pallets for damage before moving or storing materials.
• Follow inventory locations and warehouse procedures to ensure accurate product placement.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Perform daily forklift inspections and report any equipment issues.
• Adhere to all company safety policies, warehouse procedures, and forklift operating guidelines.
• Assist with general warehouse duties as needed.

Shift

• 7AM-3PM - Monday-Sunday (7 days a week)

Pay Rate

$19/hr

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Romulus, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $19.00/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)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 16, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Romulus,MI.

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.