Forklift Operator

Aerotek; Shakopee (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Plan

Life Insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Aerotek is hiring a Warehouse Associate with forklift experience for a contract-to-hire role in Shakopee, MN. The position supports daily shipping, receiving, inventory, and order fulfillment, using forklifts and cherry pickers in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include selecting, packing, staging orders, processing inbound shipments, and maintaining accurate inventory records. On-site, full-time hours with competitive hourly pay.

Qualifications

• 6+ months of forklift experience in a warehouse.
• Experience operating forklifts and/or cherry pickers safely.
• Shipping, receiving, order picking, and inventory experience.
• Familiarity with RF scanners and warehouse computer systems.
• Ability to stand, walk, lift, and work throughout an 8-hour shift.

Responsibilities

• Pick, pack, and stage customer orders accurately and safely.
• Operate forklifts and cherry pickers to move materials throughout the warehouse.
• Process inbound shipments, customer returns, and inventory transactions.
• Perform inventory control tasks including RF scanning, cycle counts, and location management.
• Verify packing slips, shipping documentation, and order accuracy.
• Communicate inventory discrepancies and shipping issues to warehouse leadership.
• Support shipping, receiving, and general warehouse operations.

Skills

Forklift experience

RF scanners

Inventory management

Shipping & Receiving

Cherry picker

Warehouse operations

Tools

WMS (Warehouse Management System)

Job description

Forklift Operator / Warehouse Associate

• 1st or 2nd Shift Available - 40+ hours per week | $22-$24/hr | Immediate Start Available

-Job Summary:

• We are seeking a dependable Warehouse Associate with forklift experience to support daily shipping, receiving, inventory, and order fulfillment operations. This role involves operating forklifts and cherry pickers, picking and packing orders, processing incoming materials, and maintaining accurate inventory records in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

-Key Responsibilities:

• Pick, pack, and stage customer orders accurately and safely.
• Operate forklifts and cherry pickers to move materials throughout the warehouse.
• Process inbound shipments, customer returns, and inventory transactions.
• Perform inventory control tasks including RF scanning, cycle counts, and location management.
• Verify packing slips, shipping documentation, and order accuracy.
• Communicate inventory discrepancies and shipping issues to warehouse leadership.
• Support shipping, receiving, and general warehouse operations.

-Required Qualifications

• 6+ months of forklift experience in a warehouse environment.
• Experience operating forklifts and/or cherry pickers safely.
• Shipping, receiving, order picking, and inventory experience.
• Familiarity with RF scanners and warehouse computer systems.
• Ability to stand, walk, lift, and work throughout an 8-hour shift.

-Work Environment:

• Large warehouse setting with active forklift traffic and material handling equipment. Position requires frequent walking, standing, lifting, and operating warehouse equipment in a fast-paced environment.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $24.00/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)

Job Type & Location

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

Application Deadline

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

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Shakopee,MN.

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.