**Job Title: Forklift Operator** **Job Description** Join our team as a Forklift Operator in a 2nd shift contract-to-hire position. Work from Noon to 8:30 PM operating a sit-down forklift in a large, non-climate-controlled paper recycling plant. Spend 90% of your shift on the forklift and 10% on cleaning duties such as emptying boxes and using the compactor. Your primary skill will be loading and unloading trailers. **Responsibilities** + Operate sit-down forklift for 90% of the shift. + Load and unload trailers efficiently. + Perform cleaning tasks including emptying boxes and using the compactor. **Essential Skills** + 6+ months of forklift experience in your last job. + 6+ months experience in loading and unloading trailers. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Material handling experience. + Manufacturing experience. **Why Work Here?** Enjoy comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision coverage, and a 401K plan. Experience a team-oriented environment focused on safety. Benefit from job stability and paid time off, including 11 holidays. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Omaha, NE **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $19.09 - $19.09/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 Omaha,NE. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Aug 6, 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.