Job Information
Aerotek Forklift Operator in Independence, Kentucky
Forklift Operator
Overview
This position is essential to the safe and efficient movement of freight within a busy distribution environment. The role focuses on operating forklifts to load, unload, sort, and document freight while maintaining a clean and organized dock area. Accuracy, safety awareness, and attention to detail are key to success in this role.
Key Responsibilities
Load freight onto and off of trucks, trailers, and containers using a forklift
Unload inbound and outbound shipments and sort freight by size, destination, and routing
Read and interpret freight labels, codes, and documentation to ensure proper movement and tracking
Verify and reconcile driver pick‑up and delivery manifests
Label, weigh, and measure freight to ensure accurate processing
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized dock area through routine cleanup tasks
Document damaged or misrouted freight using required reporting procedures
Schedule & Pay
This role follows a rotating weekly schedule with four available shifts:
1a: Sunday–Tuesday, every other Wednesday — 5:00 AM–5:00 PM — $23/hr
2a: Sunday–Tuesday, every other Wednesday — 5:00 PM–5:00 AM — $25.50/hr
1b: Thursday–Saturday, every other Wednesday — 5:00 AM–5:00 PM — $23/hr
2b: Thursday–Saturday, every other Wednesday — 5:00 PM–5:00 AM — $25.50/hr
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Independence, KY.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $24.00/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 Independence,KY.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 14, 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.