**Forklift Operator – Shipping Associate** **Location:** Tamarac, FL **Schedule:** Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (OT as needed) **Job Type:** Contract-to-Hire **About the Role** We’re looking for a reliable and safety-conscious Forklift Operator to join our shipping team. In this hands-on role, you’ll help ensure products are accurately packed, staged, and loaded for delivery. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced warehouse environment and want to grow your career, this opportunity is for you. **Responsibilities** + Operate a forklift to move materials throughout the warehouse + Load and unload trucks and containers using pallet jacks and other equipment + Pack, label, and prepare shipments for delivery + Verify and stage materials for full truckload and LTL shipments + Perform light assembly and pick parts for customer orders + Close production work orders and maintain accurate records + Follow all safety protocols and contribute to a clean, organized workspace + Support team goals and take on additional tasks as needed **Requirements** + 1+ year of forklift experience + 1–2 years of warehouse or shipping/receiving experience + Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in a non-climate-controlled environment **What We Offer** + Medical, dental, and vision benefits upon permanent hire + Clear career path and growth opportunities + Supportive team environment focused on safety and success + Long-term opportunity with potential for permanent placement **Work Environment** This role is based in a manufacturing setting. You’ll be on your feet for most of the day and required to wear PPE including safety glasses, steel-toe shoes, and hardhats. Loose clothing and jewelry are not permitted for safety reasons. **Apply Today** If you're dependable, detail-oriented, and ready to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $18.00/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 Tamarac,FL. **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.