Forklift Operator Position Available In St. Louis City, Missouri

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Forklift Operator Job Description As a Forklift Operator, you will be responsible for operating a stand-up forklift within a food manufacturing plant. Your primary duties will involve shipping and receiving materials, supplying materials to the production line, and removing materials from the lines. Responsibilities Operate a stand-up forklift for shipping and receiving materials. Supply materials to the production line and remove materials from the lines. Adhere to all GMP policies including wearing hair and beard nets, and company-provided lab coats. Ensure no jewelry is worn during operations. Essential Skills Experience operating a stand-up forklift in a food manufacturing environment. Minimum of 1 year experience with either sit-down or stand-up forklifts. Knowledge of material handling and general labor in production settings. Additional Skills & Qualifications Experience in food manufacturing plants is highly desirable. Why Work Here? Enjoy 3 weeks of vacation in your first year, which is more than the industry standard. Benefit from free life insurance valued at twice your annual salary, along with free short-term and long-term disability insurance. Additionally, there are ample growth opportunities with upcoming projects, such as the North plant starting up chocolate production within the next six months. Work Environment Work in a climate-controlled food manufacturing plant. The role involves the use of stand-up forklifts and adheres to strict GMP policies. Employees must wear hair and beard nets and company-provided lab coats at all times. Jewelry is not permitted during work hours. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Saint Louis, Missouri. 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 Saint Louis,MO.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jun 28, 2025.

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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.