Inventory /Forklift Operator
Aerotek
**Job Title: Inventory/Forklift Operator**
Job Description
We are looking for a dedicated Inventory/Forklift Operator to manage incoming and outgoing shipments, verify parts and quantities received, and ensure accurate stocking and restocking of inventory. This role involves operating a forklift, with usage varying between 30-70% of the time based on team dynamics and inventory area. You will also handle internal shipments to distribute our inventory across North America.
Responsibilities
+ Print, pull, and package all outbound materials for satellite plants.
+ Verify accuracy of materials shipped.
+ Print, pull, and package parts orders for shipment to external customers.
+ Unload trucks into the flow-through racking.
+ Verify stock and enter information into the computer.
+ Stock materials in correct locations.
+ Pull and deliver raw materials to the machine shop.
+ Stock finished goods from machine shop and motor department.
+ Refill and replenish primary locations.
Essential Skills
+ At least 1 year of industrial experience (e.g., warehouse, manufacturing, assembly, shipping, operator).
+ Strong computer skills with the ability to navigate the internet.
+ Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
+ General labor experience or experience in picking/prepping items for shipment is a plus.
Why Work Here?
Our company offers significant growth opportunities with wage increases every six months for your first two years. We prioritize work-life balance and provide tuition reimbursement based on your academic performance. Employees can benefit from training opportunities, travel possibilities across our four US locations, and job security within a billion-dollar company. We maintain a relaxed work environment and offer an attractive benefits package, including low-cost insurance, HSA, 401(k) matching, and more.
Work Environment
You will work across various areas, including receiving, shipping, inventory/racking, and machine operations. The facility is new, clean, and climate-controlled, although it can get warm in the summer months. Safety is a priority, requiring steel toes, safety glasses, and appropriate attire without holes or tears. The noise level is moderate. The 1st shift runs Monday through Friday from 6 AM to 2:30 PM, with potential overtime extending to 4:30-5 PM and occasional Saturday work.
**Pay and Benefits**
The pay range for this position is $19.63 - $21.63/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 Madison,WI.
**Application Deadline**
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 26, 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.
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