Forklift Operator

Aerotek; Saline (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) plan

Life Insurance

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a Forklift Operator for an on-site contract position in Saline, MI. You will operate a stand-up forklift, move and stage food products, and load/unload to support daily warehouse activities.

Responsibilities include handling pallets at heights, inspecting items for damage, following inventory procedures, and maintaining a safe work environment. Shift availability and safety compliance are essential.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate a stand-up forklift and move product safely.
• Experience with stacking and un stacking in a warehouse environment.
• Attention to detail for inventory and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate a stand-up forklift to move, stage, load, and unload food products.
• Place product into warehouse racking 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 equipment issues.
• Adhere to safety policies and forklift guidelines.
• Assist with general warehouse duties as needed.

Tools

Forklift operation

Warehouse safety

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 position based out of Saline, 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 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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Saline, MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 30, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Saline,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.