Job Information
Aerotek Forklift Operator in Owatonna, Minnesota
Forklift Operator
Direct Hire, paying up to 23/hr
Job Description
We are seeking a skilled Forklift Operator to efficiently move products throughout our distribution area. This role is critical to ensure accurate loading and unloading of products in accordance with customer and vendor orders.
Responsibilities
Operate a forklift to move products within the distribution area.
Accurately load and unload products as per customer/vendor orders using various container configurations such as railcars, shipping containers, and trailers.
Complete all paperwork accurately and legibly.
Source product inventory for shipment using inventory tracking software.
Essential Skills
Proficiency in operating a forklift.
Experience in material handling, loading, and unloading.
Ability to work with inventory and picking systems.
Capability to operate sit-down forklifts.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Ability to twist and turn the body up to 75% of the shift.
Capacity to work 8-hour shifts, typically standing 25% and sitting 75%.
Why Work Here?
We offer comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits packages. Enjoy a $250 referral bonus, tuition reimbursement for relevant training, and a paid holiday schedule without using PTO. Benefit from a wellness program with rewards, fitness club reimbursement, and discounts on fitness tracking devices. Our company provides paid life insurance, long-term and short-term disability coverage, and a 401K plan with matching contributions. Eligibility for benefits starts at 60 days, with 401K eligibility at 90 days.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Owatonna, MN.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $44000.00 - $47800.00/yr.
Health, Dental and Vision benefits packages available for review. $250 referral bonus
Tuition reimbursement for relevant schooling/training to the field
For the Holiday Schedule all days listed are paid without needing to use any PTO. The plant shutdown varies each year based on when the holidays fall but it is always Christmas Eve through New Year’s Day is our shutdown time. President’s Day this year was our floating holiday so that is not always the same.
For the medical premiums the cost does drop for the following year if they do the biometric screen in October at our on-site wellness fair. That information is listed on page 13 in the benefit guide.
There is a wellness program that employees can earn anywhere from $75-$150 based on how many points they earn throughout the year and is paid out to them early January of the following year.
Fitness Club reimbursement program that after 8 visits in one calendar month we reimburse $20 to help with gym membership fees and we provide a discount on fitness tracking devices (fitbit) the company will pay up to $30 on your first purchase of a fitbit whether the purchase is made through the client or if the employee purchases one on their own. client offers company paid life insurance, long term and short term disability, and 401K plans that Faribault Foods, Inc. matches %50 of employee contributions up to %6.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Owatonna,MN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 20, 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.