Swing-Reach Forklift Operator - 1st Shift ($18/hr)

Aerotek; Lewisville (TX); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) plan

Life Insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Aerotek in Lewisville, TX is seeking a Swing Reach Forklift Operator for 1st shift in a climate-controlled warehouse. This contract role requires operating swing‑reach, sit‑down, and stand‑up forklifts, with safety training prior to operation.

The position emphasizes safety, accurate counting, and efficient material handling, with December weekend availability as needed and a clear path to potential permanent status in a structured pay plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year swing-reach forklift operation.
• Total forklift experience 12 years preferred.
• Forklift certification required.

Responsibilities

• Operate swing-reach forklifts for the majority of the shift to move, locate, relocate, stack, and count products safely and efficiently.
• Use sit-down and stand-up forklifts to load, unload, and transport materials within the facility.
• Follow all forklift safety procedures and complete required safety training.
• Inspect forklifts and related equipment before use and report safety concerns promptly.
• Handle products with care to prevent damage while stacking, storing, and retrieving items.
• Maintain accurate counts of products and assist with inventory control activities.

Skills

Swing-reach forklift experience

Forklift certification

Sit-down/stand-up forklifts

Safety compliance

Load/unload materials

Attendance & policy compliance

December availability

Job description

Aerotek in Lewisville, TX is seeking a Swing Reach Forklift Operator for 1st shift in a climate-controlled warehouse. This contract role requires operating swing‑reach, sit‑down, and stand‑up forklifts, with safety training prior to operation.

The position emphasizes safety, accurate counting, and efficient material handling, with December weekend availability as needed and a clear path to potential permanent status in a structured pay plan.