**Job Title: Forklift Operator** Job Description Join a small, dedicated team in a distribution center that specializes in storing and moving a variety of food products such as soy sauce, teriyaki sauce, mushrooms, and more. The role primarily involves operating a standup forklift during the first shift, from 7 am to 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday. Responsibilities + Operate a standup forklift to move and store various food products. + Lift and handle boxes, ensuring safe and efficient storage practices. + Maintain high attention to detail and data accuracy in manual entry tasks. + Collaborate with the warehouse manager to ensure smooth operations. Essential Skills + Minimum of 3 years of experience operating a standup forklift. + Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. + Strong attention to detail and data accuracy. + No food allergies. Additional Skills & Qualifications + Experience in the food manufacturing industry is preferred. Why Work Here? This position offers medical, dental, and vision benefits, along with frequent raises. You will be part of a small, flexible team that values a family-like environment. The role opened up due to an internal promotion, highlighting growth opportunities within the company. Work Environment The warehouse is small, with only two people working in it at a time, and is not climate-controlled, which can result in extreme temperatures. It may have varying levels of fish smell. The facility does not use a WMS or ERP system, relying entirely on manual data entry. Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Saint Louis, Missouri. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $19.50/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 Saint Louis,MO. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Sep 19, 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.