Forklift Operator And Material Handler

Aerotek; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Life Insurance (voluntary)

PTO / time off

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a Warehouse Worker for an onsite role in Sioux Falls, SD. The position runs Monday through Friday with a daytime schedule and is contract to hire, offering growth opportunities after an initial period.

You will weigh, mix, and move materials, operate forklifts, and maintain accurate documentation while adhering to safety and chemical handling procedures. This role requires attention to detail and teamwork in a busy facility.

Qualifications

• 6+ months forklift operating experience.
• Previous warehouse or production experience.
• Ability to lift 50–75 pounds regularly.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to follow batch sheets, formulas, and SOPs accurately.
• Commitment to safety procedures and chemical handling practices.

Responsibilities

• Weight, measure, and mix raw materials to produce cleaning and sanitation solutions.
• Operate forklifts to move materials safely throughout the facility.
• Load and unload materials from trucks and staging areas safely.
• Maintain clean and organized batching, production, and staging areas.
• Monitor equipment and report issues to maintenance or supervision.
• Follow PPE and chemical safety practices at all times.
• Complete production and quality documentation accurately and on time.
• Assist with inventory counts and material tracking for stock control.
• Support production and warehouse teams in daily tasks.

Skills

Forklift operation

Warehouse experience

Lift 50-75 lbs

Communication skills

Follow SOPs batch sheets

Job description

Job Title: Warehouse Worker - WEEKLY PAY - START ASAP

Job Description

The Utility Laborer accurately weighs, measures, and mixes raw materials to produce cleaning and sanitation solutions, operates forklifts to move materials safely, and supports production and warehouse operations. This role maintains a clean and organized work area, follows strict safety and chemical handling procedures, and completes production and quality documentation with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Accurately weigh, measure, and mix raw materials to produce cleaning and sanitation solutions according to batch sheets and formulas.
• Operate forklifts safely to move raw materials, finished products, and supplies throughout the facility.
• Load and unload materials from trucks and staging areas in a safe and efficient manner.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of batching, production, and staging areas.
• Monitor equipment during operation to ensure proper function and promptly report any issues to maintenance or supervision.
• Follow all safety procedures, including proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and safe chemical handling practices.
• Complete required production and quality control documentation accurately and on time.
• Assist with inventory counts and material tracking to support accurate stock control.
• Perform other production-related tasks as assigned by the supervisor to support overall operations.

Essential Skills

• At least 6 months of forklift operating experience.
• Previous warehouse or production experience, including general labor and loading activities.
• Ability to lift 5075 pounds on a regular basis.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to follow batch sheets, formulas, and standard operating procedures accurately.
• Commitment to following safety procedures and safe chemical handling practices.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Batching or chemical manufacturing experience is preferred but not required.
• Experience in warehouse production environments.
• Comfort operating forklifts in congested areas.
• Attention to detail when completing production and quality documentation.
• Ability to work collaboratively with production, warehouse, and maintenance teams.

Why Work Here?

Employees benefit from a supportive leadership team that treats people with respect and values their contributions. After a defined contract period of approximately 18 weeks, there is an opportunity for a pay increase, reflecting recognition of performance and commitment. The organization promotes a stable work schedule and a culture that emphasizes safety, teamwork, and fair treatment.

Work Environment

The role is based in a congested but climate-controlled facility, where employees work around production and warehouse equipment and handle chemical materials using appropriate PPE. The position follows a daytime schedule of approximately 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday, providing consistent hours. Work involves frequent forklift operation, loading and unloading trucks, and moving materials in active production areas, requiring situational awareness and adherence to safety practices.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Sioux Falls, SD.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $18.00/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 Sioux Falls, SD.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 23, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Sioux Falls,SD.

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.