Forklift Operator
Aerotek
**Forklift Operator**
**Job Description**
Join our team as a Warehouse Associate, where you will play a crucial role in managing materials within one of the world's largest deep freezers at -55 degrees Celsius. As a leading manufacturer of probiotics, enzymes, bacteria, and bio-solutions, we offer a challenging and rewarding environment for dedicated individuals.
**Responsibilities**
+ Operate sit-down forklifts to maneuver materials efficiently.
+ Load and unload trucks and frozen trailers with precision.
+ Stage orders accurately for shipment.
+ Perform cycle counts, pick orders, and compact materials inside the -55 degree Celsius freezer.
+ Utilize SAP/ERP systems for effective inventory tracking and management.
+ Use RF scanners for efficient inventory operations.
+ Maintain cleanliness of the freezer by scraping ice off floors.
**Essential Skills**
+ Proven experience in material handling and warehouse operations for 2+ years.
+ 1+ years of experience with ERP/SAP systems.
+ 1+ years of loading and unloading trucks.
+ Comfort working in ultra-cold environments (-55 degrees Celsius).
+ Proficiency in inventory management and cycle counting.
+ Experience with sanitization, palletizing, and RF scanners.
**Additional Skills & Qualifications**
+ Ability to read and write in English.
+ Basic math skills.
+ High School Diploma.
**Why Work Here?**
We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans, life and disability insurance, and a 401(k) with up to 9% company contribution. Enjoy generous vacation time starting at 120 hours per year, wellness time, and parental leave. Our wellness program allows you to earn up to $1,000, and we provide education assistance with tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment. Additionally, enjoy free snacks, coffee, probiotics, and participate in annual social events.
**Work Environment**
Work primarily on the 1st shift from 7:00am to 3:30pm, Monday to Friday. Spend up to 80% of your workday in the ultra-cold freezer at -55 degrees Celsius. We provide all necessary personal protective equipment, including a snow suit/freezer suit, face mask, boots, hearing protection, safety glasses, and radio. The remaining 20% of your time will be in ambient warehouse conditions. Ability to lift up to 50lbs independently and 100lbs with assistance is required.
**Job Type & Location**
This is a Contract position based out of Milwaukee, WI.
**Pay and Benefits**
The pay range for this position is $19.85 - $19.85/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 Milwaukee,WI.
**Application Deadline**
This position is anticipated to close on Feb 26, 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.
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