Forklift Operator

Job Title: Outdoor Forklift Operator -1st Shift

Job Description

Join a dynamic team as a Forklift Operator and contribute to production and logistics operations. The role involves operating machinery and forklifts, maintaining production records, and ensuring a clean and safe work environment.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate machinery on the production line.
• Stack pallets of bagged salt using a forklift.
• Operate the bagging machine to fill and seal bags.
• Shovel spilled salt outside as needed.
• Load and unload flatbed trucks with a forklift.
• Bag products efficiently.
• Clean the work area daily.
• Complete and report production paperwork accurately during and at the end of each shift.
• Keep precise records of production data.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 3 years of experience with sit-down propane forklifts.
• Proficiency in operating a forklift in outdoor and rough environments.
• Experience in a manufacturing or production environment with an understanding of production metrics.
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions year-round.
• Capability to lift up to 50 lbs consistently throughout the shift.
• Steel-toed boots or shoes.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Forklift certification is preferred.
• Experience as a Heavy Equipment Operator is a plus.
• Experience loading flatbed trucks efficiently.

Why Work Here?

As a valued team member, you will enjoy benefits like a 0.25 cent raise and BCBS benefits with 80% covered by the company upon direct hire. You will also be eligible for a monthly bonus program, a 4% 401K match, and receive holiday, vacation, and sick pay after 90 days once hired directly.

Work Environment

The work environment is above ground, outside in the elements at the production site and shipping yard. Candidates will work in various weather conditions. The dress code includes jeans or shorts, a t-shirt with no offensive language or logos, and steel-toed boots or shoes. A uniform will be provided upon direct employment.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $17.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available 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 Detroit,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 24, 2025.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

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.