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Job Title: Forklift Operator

Job Description

This role involves operating a sit-down forklift equipped with a slip sheet attachment in a busy cross-dock warehouse environment. You will handle high-volume slip sheet loads, perform RF scanning, and support production, picking, inventory, and general material handling activities while maintaining safety and accuracy throughout each shift.

Responsibilities

• Operate a sit-down forklift with a slip sheet attachment to move and handle palletized and non-palletized loads safely and efficiently.
• Complete 5–10 full slip sheet loads per day, with each load consisting of approximately 30 sheets, while maintaining accuracy and productivity standards.
• Use RF scanning equipment to track, verify, and document inventory movements and order fulfillment activities.
• Work within a cross-dock warehouse environment to load, unload, and transfer materials between inbound and outbound areas.
• Assist with production-related material handling, including staging materials and supporting workflow as needed.
• Perform picking, packing, and warehouse packing tasks to support order fulfillment and shipping operations.
• Handle general material handling duties such as organizing product, consolidating loads, and maintaining clear and safe aisles.
• Conduct visual inspections of loads, equipment, and work areas to identify damage, safety hazards, or quality issues and report them promptly.
• Operate other warehouse equipment as needed, such as pallet jacks or other forklift types, in accordance with training and safety guidelines.
• Follow all safety procedures, warehouse policies, and operational standards to ensure a safe and efficient work environment.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience operating sit-down forklifts in a warehouse or cross-dock environment.
• Hands-on experience working with slip sheet loads and operating a slip sheet attachment.
• Experience using RF scanning devices for inventory control and order processing.
• Experience working in a cross-dock warehouse, including handling inbound and outbound freight.
• Demonstrated ability to complete multiple full loads per day while maintaining accuracy and safety.
• Clean driver’s license, suitable for operating equipment and meeting site requirements.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, non-climate-controlled warehouse environment.
• Capability to operate a regular sit-down forklift in addition to slip sheet operations.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with palletizing and depalletizing various types of loads.
• Familiarity with operating additional equipment such as cherry picker, reach truck, clamp forklift, stand-up forklift, and reach forklift.
• Experience in production support, picking, inventory control, warehouse packing, and general material handling.
• Experience in inspection of products, loads, or equipment for quality and safety.
• Bilingual communication skills are preferred and beneficial in this environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safe equipment operation.

Why Work Here?

You will join a warehouse operation that offers meaningful opportunities for vertical growth, where individuals have advanced from temporary roles into long-term careers. The workplace supports professional development, provides access to benefits, and values reliability, safety, and continuous improvement. You can build your skills on a variety of equipment while working in a supportive and growth-oriented environment.

Work Environment

This position is based in a non-climate-controlled cross-dock warehouse, where temperatures will vary with the seasons. You will primarily operate a sit-down forklift equipped with a slip sheet attachment, as well as a standard sit-down forklift when needed. The role involves continuous movement of loads, typically handling 5–10 complete slip sheet loads per day, each with about 30 sheets. The schedule follows daytime shifts, such as 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. or 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The environment is fast-paced, with frequent interaction with RF scanners and various types of material handling equipment, and requires adherence to all safety and operational procedures throughout the workday.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Jacksonville, FL.

The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $18.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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)

This is a fully onsite position in Jacksonville,FL.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 21, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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 meet 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 in solving 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.