Forklift Operator

• Job Description
• Join our team as a forklift operator and support a well‑organized, efficient container management and racking warehouse operation. In this role, you will be operating a sit-down forklift within a fast-pace environment, loading/unloading semis of palletized product. If you are looking to look for a company that is expanding and within a _new_ warehouse, please apply!
• Responsibilities
• + Operate a forklift to load and unload trucks + Use hand‑held scanners to process incoming totes and racks + Verify shipping accuracy by reading and confirming paperwork + Perform both forklift operation and manual warehouse tasks as assigned + Assist in other departments or tasks as needed
• Essential Skills
• + Minimum 6 months of recent labor or forklift experience + Ability to successfully pass a forklift test, including driving, maneuvering through cones, and pallet handling + Ability to lift up to 50 lbs + Availability to work up to 10 hours of overtime and Saturdays as needed
• Why Work Here?
• + Clean, updated, and organized facility with defined workflows + Paid holidays after 30 days
• Work Environment
• + New warehouse facility built in 2023, supporting expansion from the Davenport location + Fast‑paced, well‑maintained environment with routine cleaning and maintenance + Temperature maintained at 50°F or higher in winter and warmer during summer + Team environment with approximately 10 employees and 1 supervisor + Initial training and orientation conducted on 1st shift in East Moline
• Job Type & Location
• This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Davenport, IA.
• Pay and Benefits
• The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $17.00/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 Davenport,IA.
• Application Deadline
• This position is anticipated to close on May 18, 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.