Forklift Operator**
**Job Description**
As a Forklift Operator, you will be responsible for operating sit-down gas forklifts. Your role will involve stacking and moving recycling materials and garbage, as well as relocating materials throughout the facility and emptying full containers. General preventative maintenance on forklift equipment is also required. This position includes both indoor and outdoor work, and all team members are expected to assist where needed.
**Responsibilities**
+ Operate sit-down gas forklifts.
+ Stack and move recycling materials and garbage.
+ Transport materials throughout the facility and empty full containers.
+ Conduct general preventative maintenance on forklift equipment.
+ Assist in various tasks around the facility as needed.
**Essential Skills**
+ 2-5 years of forklift operating experience.
+ Experience in material handling and loading.
+ Ability to perform heavy lifting (50lbs+).
+ Experience with heavy equipment operation.
**Why Work Here?**
The industry offers stable and long-term employment with opportunities for growth. Employees benefit from endless overtime options and a pay increase upon permanent hire, along with eligibility for a comprehensive benefits plan. The company has a high employee retention rate, with 80% of employees having been with the company for over 5 years.
**Work Environment**
The position requires working from Monday to Friday. Occasional Saturdays are required, with advance notice provided. Employees are encouraged to sign up for as much overtime as they desire.
**Job Type & Location**
This position is based out of Oregon, Wisconsin.
**Pay and Benefits**
The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $21.00/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 Oregon,WI.
**Application Deadline**
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 21, 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.
**Job Description**
As a Forklift Operator, you will be responsible for operating sit-down gas forklifts. Your role will involve stacking and moving recycling materials and garbage, as well as relocating materials throughout the facility and emptying full containers. General preventative maintenance on forklift equipment is also required. This position includes both indoor and outdoor work, and all team members are expected to assist where needed.
**Responsibilities**
+ Operate sit-down gas forklifts.
+ Stack and move recycling materials and garbage.
+ Transport materials throughout the facility and empty full containers.
+ Conduct general preventative maintenance on forklift equipment.
+ Assist in various tasks around the facility as needed.
**Essential Skills**
+ 2-5 years of forklift operating experience.
+ Experience in material handling and loading.
+ Ability to perform heavy lifting (50lbs+).
+ Experience with heavy equipment operation.
**Why Work Here?**
The industry offers stable and long-term employment with opportunities for growth. Employees benefit from endless overtime options and a pay increase upon permanent hire, along with eligibility for a comprehensive benefits plan. The company has a high employee retention rate, with 80% of employees having been with the company for over 5 years.
**Work Environment**
The position requires working from Monday to Friday. Occasional Saturdays are required, with advance notice provided. Employees are encouraged to sign up for as much overtime as they desire.
**Job Type & Location**
This position is based out of Oregon, Wisconsin.
**Pay and Benefits**
The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $21.00/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 Oregon,WI.
**Application Deadline**
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 21, 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.
Job ID: 488555579
Originally Posted on: 8/8/2025
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