Forklift Operator — Day Shift with Growth Opportunities

Aerotek; City of Auburn (NY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Aerotek in Auburn, NY is seeking a Forklift Operator for a permanent, on-site role on a day shift (Mon–Fri, 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.). The position involves unloading/loading trucks, staging materials, and operating heavy equipment in a fast-paced plant environment.

Requirements include at least 1 year of forklift experience, a valid forklift certification, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Benefits include health, dental, vision, life insurance, and PTO.

Qualifications

• 1 year of forklift experience required.
• Valid forklift certification.
• Knowledge of safety rules for warehouse and equipment operation.
• Experience using pallet jacks, skid steers and other heavy equipment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs safely and repeatedly.
• Ability to perform frequent bending, crouching, pulling and pushing.
• Valid state-issued drivers license or forklift operator certification.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a forklift to load and unload materials from trucks.
• Stage and store materials securely in designated areas.
• Unwrap and depackaging materials for use or processing.
• Use pallet jacks, skid steers and other equipment as needed.
• Monitor and maintain warehouse and plant equipment; report issues.
• Follow all safety rules and regulations while operating equipment.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area in warehouse and loading zones.
• Perform frequent physical movements during tasks.
• Collaborate with team members to support daily operations.

Skills

Forklift operation

Forklift certification

Safety rules knowledge

Heavy equipment use

Lifting 50 lbs

Frequent movements

Driver's license

Tools

Pallet jacks

Skid steers

Job description

Aerotek in Auburn, NY is seeking a Forklift Operator for a permanent, on-site role on a day shift (Mon–Fri, 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.). The position involves unloading/loading trucks, staging materials, and operating heavy equipment in a fast-paced plant environment.

Requirements include at least 1 year of forklift experience, a valid forklift certification, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Benefits include health, dental, vision, life insurance, and PTO.