**ACTIVELY HIRING A FORKLIFT OPERATOR TO JOIN OUR GROWING TEAM ON FRIST SHIFT IN TAMPA, FL!** **If you have obtained your TWIC badge, and have experience working for a Port, email me directly at chsamson@aerotek .com** **Job Details:** As a Forklift Operator, you will be responsible for operating sit-down forklifts to load and unload primarily fruits into specific storage rooms designated by temperature. You will ensure the safe operation of machinery by adhering to all OSHA protocols while maneuvering perishables and non-perishables. *TWIC BADGE REQUIRED* **Job Description:** + Operate sit-down forklifts effectively and safely. + Load and unload fruits into designated temperature-controlled storage rooms. + Follow all OSHA safety protocols to ensure safe machinery operation. + Operate both FL Forklifts and Hyster Forklifts. + Comfortably maneuver perishables and non-perishables in varying room temperatures. + Work long hours, typically ranging from 8 to 14-hour shifts, especially during vessel unloading. **EMAIL; CHSAMSON@AEROTEK .COM** **APPLY DIRECTLY WITH AN UPDATED RESUME TO BE SET UP TO INTERVIEW!** **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $22.00/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 Tampa,FL. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on May 16, 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.