Job Title: Sit-Down Forklift Operator
Job Description

Join a dynamic distribution company as a Sit-Down Forklift Operator. This position is vital to our operations, as it supports our growing client base by ensuring efficient loading and unloading of goods.

ResponsibilitiesOperate a sit-down forklift safely and efficiently.Read and interpret manifests to determine items to be loaded and shipped.Load and unload pallets into trucks accurately and timely.Essential SkillsExperience operating a sit-down forklift.Strong reliability and perfect attendance record.Additional Skills & QualificationsExperience in warehouse, shipping, loading, and unloading operations.Why Work Here?

This family-owned distribution company fosters long-term growth by promoting from within and offering opportunities for advancement. With a supportive culture, employees are encouraged to develop and grow their careers.

Work Environment

The position is based in a high-volume distribution center with a total of 9 employees on-site. You will operate forklifts during the hours of 6pm to 2am, with initial training occurring on the second or first shift. The environment is professional and focused on efficiency and safety.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Memphis, Tennessee.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $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 Memphis,TN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 29, 2025.

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\n About Aerotek:\n\n

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.

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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.

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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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