Production Materials Forklift Operator

Aerotek; Thief River Falls (MN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) retirement plan

Life Insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Aerotek is hiring a Forklift Operator in Thief River Falls, MN to supply the production line. The role involves sit-down forklift work (about 70%), loading and counting by hand, and following printed pick sheets to move materials efficiently.

Responsibilities include inventory counts, unloading trucks, and restocking shelves. Requires forklift experience, safety gear, and reliability for a contract-to-hire path in a busy warehouse environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months of forklift or equipment operation experience.
• Strong sit-down forklift skills suitable for a high-traffic warehouse environment.
• Experience with material handling, parts pulling, and inventory activities.
• Ability to read and write clearly to follow pick sheets and documentation.
• Ability to understand and accurately interpret part numbers, bin locations, and delivery points.
• Comfort working with pallet jacks and related warehouse equipment.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in counting, picking, and restocking materials.
• Commitment to following safety guidelines and using steel-toed boots and safety glasses.

Responsibilities

• Pick parts, hardware, and subassemblies from warehouse locations to feed the production line according to printed pick sheets.
• Operate a sit-down forklift approximately 70% of the time in a high-traffic warehouse environment to move materials safely and efficiently.
• Load, count, and handle parts and materials by hand when required, ensuring accuracy and proper handling.
• Use printed pick sheets to identify bin locations and designated delivery points on the production line.
• Perform regular inventory counts to maintain accurate stock levels and support production needs.
• Assist with unloading trucks carrying incoming products and materials and restock shelves and storage areas.
• Handle pallets using pallet jacks and other material handling equipment as needed.
• Support packing and material staging activities to ensure the production line is consistently supplied.
• Follow established safety procedures at all times, including the use of required personal protective equipment.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient work area within the warehouse and production plant.

Skills

Sit-down forklift

Inventory accuracy

Parts picking

Documentation reading

Pallet jacks

Safety compliance

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Tools

RF scanner

Job description

Aerotek is hiring a Forklift Operator in Thief River Falls, MN to supply the production line. The role involves sit-down forklift work (about 70%), loading and counting by hand, and following printed pick sheets to move materials efficiently.

Responsibilities include inventory counts, unloading trucks, and restocking shelves. Requires forklift experience, safety gear, and reliability for a contract-to-hire path in a busy warehouse environment.