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Aerotek Forklift Operator-$20 TO $23/hour- QUICK START!! in Otsego, Minnesota
Job Title: Forklift Operator Job Description
The Forklift Operator will be responsible for operating stand-up reach forklifts and reach trucks. Duties include utilizing an RF Scanner to efficiently pick and put away materials, staging products for shipping, and loading and unloading trucks as needed. Additionally, the operator will perform machine operations to shrink wrap pallets for shipment and assist in other areas as required.
Responsibilities
Operate stand-up reach forklifts and reach trucks.
Utilize RF Scanner to pick and put away materials.
Stage material for shipping and load/unload trucks.
Shrink wrap pallets for shipment.
Assist in other warehouse tasks as needed.
Essential Skills
6+ months experience operating a stand-up reach truck.
Proficiency in using RF Scanners.
Experience with order picking.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Familiarity with cherry picker and sit-down forklift operations.
Knowledge of palletizing products and staging pallets.
Why Work Here?
The company offers comprehensive medical options through Blue Cross/Blue Shield, including Premier, Basic, and Light plans. Employees can choose between HSA or FSA, and enjoy dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability benefits. The company observes paid holidays including New Year's Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Memorial Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day. Additionally, employees are eligible for a 401K Retirement Plan with company matching contributions after one year, along with a pay raise upon permanent hire.
Work Environment
The work environment is a large, clean, and well-lit warehouse that values organization and safety. The company upholds values similar to Aerotek's, prioritizing customers, people, integrity, safety, and quality. Multiple shifts are available, including 1st Shift (6am-2:30pm), 2nd Shift (3:00pm-11:30pm), 3rd Shift (Sunday-Thursday 8pm-4:30am), and Weekend Shift (6am-4:30pm Saturday/Sunday).
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Otsego, MN.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $20.25 - $23.00/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 Otsego,MN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 21, 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.