Forklift Operator

Forklift Operator - 3rd Shift - Start ASAP

We are seeking a dedicated Forklift Operator to join our team on the third shift, with initial training on the first shift. You will play a crucial role in preparing finished goods for shipping, managing inventory, and ensuring the efficient movement of materials throughout the facility.

Responsibilities :

• Help prepare finished goods for outbound shipping and load shipments into the correct container truck.
• Unload in-bound shipments and place materials into proper storage and warehouse areas.
• Prepare necessary paperwork and attach to shipments to document and expedite order fulfillment.
• Move raw materials and finished parts to and from the production cell and into staging areas or warehouse for storage.
• Operate electric-powered lift trucks and maintain a safe driving record.
• Inspect lift trucks for compliance with safety and standard operating capabilities.
• Follow written start-up procedures for operating electric-powered lift trucks.
• Respond to requests to locate, count, and report physical inventory quantities.
• Operate a sit-down hilo for 90-95% of the shift, loading about 10-14 trucks daily.

Essential Skills :

Additional Skills & Qualifications :

Why Work Here?

Join a union facility that values its employees with opportunities for pay increases, benefits, and a clear wage progression. The company culture promotes internal growth, encouraging contractors to move up within the organization. Many employees have been with us for 25-30 years, reflecting our commitment to fostering long-term careers.

Work Environment :

The work environment includes areas that are not the cleanest, with some parts being loud while the warehouse remains quiet. You will be part of a team of five, collaborating closely to achieve common goals.

Job Type & Location :

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Roseville, MI.

Pay and Benefits :

The pay range for this position is $20.00 / 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 Roseville, MI.

Application Deadline :

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 20, 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 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 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.