Sit Down Forklift Operator

• Job Description - Sit‑Down Forklift Operator
• - Same Day Forklift Test

• Schedule:

• + •

Monday-Thursday:

• 4:30 AM-3:00 PM +

• Fridays:

• Overtime is common and consistent

• Work Environment:

• + Non‑climate‑controlled manufacturing facility
• Overview
• The candidate will operate a
• sit‑down forklift
• to support daily production and warehouse operations. This role involves moving materials, staging product, and assisting with shipping, receiving, and production needs.
• Responsibilities
• + Operate a sit‑down forklift to move materials and finished product + Load and unload materials from trucks or production areas + Stage materials for production and assembly lines + Assist with shipping and receiving tasks as needed + Perform basic material handling and warehouse support duties + Follow safety guidelines and company procedures at all times + Maintain a clean and organized work area •Skills•+ Forklift operation + Material handling + Warehouse / manufacturing experience •Top Skills•+ Sit‑down forklift operation •Additional Skills & Qualifications•+ Previous sit‑down forklift experience preferred + Comfortable working in a non‑climate‑controlled environment + Ability to work overtime on Fridays as needed + Strong attention to safety and detail •Job Type & Location•This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Ocala, FL.

• Pay and Benefits
• The pay range for this position is $16.50 - $16.50/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable 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 Ocala,FL.
• Application Deadline
• This position is anticipated to close on Mar 28, 2026.

• 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.