**Job Title: Sit-Down Forklift Operator** **Job Description** Join a dynamic distribution company as a Sit-Down Forklift Operator. With a team of nine dedicated employees, the company is expanding due to a new client partnership. This role promises growth and stability within a thriving environment. **Responsibilities** + Operate a sit-down forklift efficiently and safely. + Read manifests to determine the items to be loaded and shipped. + Load and unload pallets into trucks accurately. **Essential Skills** + Proven experience operating a sit-down forklift. + Excellent attendance record, demonstrating reliability. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Experience in warehouse operations. + Understanding of shipping and load/unload procedures. **Why Work Here?** This family-owned distribution company offers long-term growth opportunities. They prioritize promoting from within, providing employees the chance to relocate and advance in their careers. **Work Environment** The position is based in a high-volume distribution center. You will operate forklifts in a team of nine employees. The working hours are Sunday to Thursday from 5pm to 12am, with the potential for overtime until 1am-3am. Fridays and Saturdays are off. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lansing, Michigan. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $22.00/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 Lansing,MI. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Jul 25, 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.