Forklift Operator - Day/Evening Shifts (Temp)

Spherion Staffing, LLC; Mankato (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

medical

prescription

dental

vision

AD&D

life insurance

short-term disability

401K

Job summary

Spherion Staffing, LLC in Mankato, MN seeks dependable Forklift Operators / Distribution Workers to move, stage, and load outdoor recreational equipment, marine accessories, and finished goods in a warehouse. This temporary role offers two shift options: Full-Time Day 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM at $18.00/hour and Part-Time Evening 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM at $24.50/hour.

Duties include operating sit-down/stand-up/reach forklifts, RF scanners, staging for manufacturing lines, picking, packing, and maintaining

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months verifiable forklift operating experience (sit-down, stand-up, or reach truck).
• Ability to pass in-house forklift safety assessment.
• Physical capability to lift, carry, and maneuver up to 50 lbs periodically throughout the shift.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, crouch, and operate machinery for the duration of the workday.
• Reliable attendance, punctuality, and a strong safety-first mindset.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate powered industrial equipment (sit-down, stand-up, or reach forklifts) to transport raw materials, boxed products, and palletized goods.
• Stage parts and sub-assemblies for manufacturing lines and pull finished products for outbound freight.
• Pick, pack, wrap, and label orders accurately using pick sheets or RF scanning devices.
• Conduct daily pre-operational equipment inspections, report maintenance concerns, and adhere strictly to facility safety protocols.
• Assist with physical inventory counts, aisle maintenance, cross-dock transfers, and general warehouse organization.

Skills

High-volume warehousing

RF barcode scanners

Tools

RF scanners

WMS

Job description

Spherion Staffing, LLC in Mankato, MN seeks dependable Forklift Operators / Distribution Workers to move, stage, and load outdoor recreational equipment, marine accessories, and finished goods in a warehouse. This temporary role offers two shift options: Full-Time Day 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM at $18.00/hour and Part-Time Evening 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM at $24.50/hour.

Duties include operating sit-down/stand-up/reach forklifts, RF scanners, staging for manufacturing lines, picking, packing, and maintaining