Forklift Operator

Job Title: Forklift Operator

Job Description

Forklift operators will be responsible for operating gas or electric sit down forklifts while maintaining an accurate inventory of materials. They will supply production areas with materials and operate various tools and machines necessary for the job.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts, hand jacks, tape measures, calculators, computers, loading docks, cranes, scales, data collection equipment, radios, and copy machines.
• Verify incoming material shipments for accuracy and check quality of materials to spot any defects.
• Receive and stock material in appropriate sector locations and conduct cycle and physical counting of all assigned materials.
• Accurately document all shipments to production areas and follow instructions for daily picking and supplying of materials to designated production areas.
• Manually place materials in specified locations, transfer materials between warehouses, and return them to stock.
• Load and unload materials from trailers and trucks.

Essential Skills

• Minimum 6 months experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 6+ months experience operating a forklift.
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs. regularly throughout the shift and consistently move materials.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in inventory and material handling.
• Proficiency in loading, unloading, shipping, and receiving.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy the benefit of overtime hours and job security with a backlog of work. Employees receive weekly pay and annual reviews with raises of 3%. The large facility offers access to cross-training and opportunities to attend welding school. The facility is also looking to get automated, enhancing future work processes.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Sun Prairie, WI.

The pay range for this position is $39520.00 - $43680.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Overtime hours!Job security with backlog of work!Weekly payLarge Facility with access to be cross trainedability to go into welding schoolannual reviews and raises - 3%Facility is looking to get automated

This is a fully onsite position in Sun Prairie,WI.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 18, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

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.

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 meet 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 in solving 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.