Warehouse Forklift Operator

Aerotek; United States; On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and R

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick)

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a skilled Warehouse Worker/Forklift Operator to join our team in Sioux Falls, SD. This contract-to-hire role requires safe, efficient forklift operation to move, locate, relocate, stack, and count merchandise in a fully onsite warehouse environment.

Responsibilities include loading/unloading, daily equipment inspections, and maintaining accurate inventory while following safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Experience as a forklift operator.
• Valid forklift certification is a plus, but not required.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Physical stamina to handle manual tasks and operate machinery.
• Experience in operating other warehouse machinery is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts to load, unload, and move materials within the warehouse.
• Conduct daily equipment inspections to ensure proper functioning.
• Maintain inventory by identifying, cataloging, and recording items.
• Follow safety protocols to prevent accidents and maintain a safe work environment.
• Assist with other warehouse tasks as needed.

Skills

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Physical stamina

Warehouse machinery experience

Job description

Warehouse Worker/Forklift Operator

Start ASAP — Weekly Pay

Description:

We are looking for a skilled Forklift Operator to join our team! You will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of forklifts to move, locate, relocate, stack and count merchandise.

Responsibilities:

• Operate forklifts to load, unload, and move materials within the warehouse.
• Conduct daily equipment inspections to ensure proper functioning.
• Maintain inventory by identifying, cataloging, and recording items.
• Follow safety protocols to prevent accidents and maintain a safe work environment.
• Assist with other warehouse tasks as needed.

Hours: First and second shift options available

Skills:

• Experience as a forklift operator.
• Valid forklift certification is a plus, but not required.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Physical stamina to handle manual tasks and operate machinery.
• Experience in operating other warehouse machinery is a plus, but not required.

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 $20.00 - $20.00/hr.

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 & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

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

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 24, 2026.

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.