**Forklift Operator** **Job Description** As a forklift operator, you will be instrumental in the production of quality snack foods, known for being free of the top 9 most common allergens. You will be responsible for loading, unloading, packing, and unpacking materials using stand-up forklifts. Your role will also involve labeling and sorting shipments, relocating items within the warehouse with RF scanners, and tracking inventory. Additionally, you will carefully handle and dispose of hazardous waste materials when necessary. **Responsibilities** + Load and unload materials using stand-up forklifts. + Pack and unpack materials in the warehouse. + Label and sort incoming and outgoing shipments. + Relocate items within the warehouse or factory using RF scanners. + Track inventory of incoming and outgoing items. + Carefully handle and dispose of hazardous waste materials. **Essential Skills** + 2+ years of forklift experience, especially with stand-up forklifts. + Experience in a fast-paced environment. + Proficiency in inventory tracking, picking, packing, loading, and unloading. + Experience in shipping and receiving. + Familiarity with RF scanners. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + GMP experience preferred but not required. + Experienced forklift operators with 2+ years at the same company are ideal. **Why Work Here?** Join a family-owned company experiencing significant growth, offering numerous opportunities for career advancement. Enjoy quarterly bonuses, comprehensive benefits, and health insurance. Engage in a strong company culture with regular team-building events, including fun activities like National Sweet Potato Day. Benefit from overtime opportunities and a supportive teamwork mindset. **Work Environment** Work the 2nd shift from 2pm to 10:30pm, Monday through Friday, in a climate-controlled, exceptionally clean environment that smells like potato chips. The workplace requires GMP attire, including a hair net, beard net, smock, steel-toed boots, and a hard hat. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Muskego, WI. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $23.50 - $23.50/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 Muskego,WI. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Jan 6, 2026. **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.