Cedar Falls, IA, 50614, USA
3 days ago
Forklift Operator
**Now Hiring Forklift Operators!** **Job Description** As a forklift operator, you will start each day with safety protocols and warm-up exercises. You will then check the daily orders on the board, get on your sit-down forklift, and start picking parts throughout the warehouse using the labeling system and RF scan gun. You will handle oversized products, load and unload production onto truck beds, and lift items up to 65lbs. You will work closely with your supervisor to resolve any task concerns that arise, accurately sort, label, and store picked products safely in containers or on pallets, and maintain a clean work area. **Responsibilities** + Start each morning with safety protocols and warm-up exercises. + Check the daily orders on the board. + Operate a sit-down forklift to pick parts throughout the warehouse. + Use the labeling system and RF scan gun. + Handle and move oversized products such as equipment tires and animal nutrients. + Load and unload production onto truck beds. + Lift items up to 65lbs. + Work closely with the supervisor to resolve any task concerns. + Accurately sort, label, and store picked products. + Maintain a clean work area by picking up a broom when necessary. **Essential Skills** + Basic Math skills. + Ability to lift 65lbs occasionally. + 6+ months of forklift experience. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Experience in warehouse, production, farm labor, equipment handling, and using RF scanners. **Why Work Here?** We offer room for growth, often promoting employees to supervisory or lead positions within a year, resulting in pay raises. With five locations in Waterloo, you have the flexibility to request a different location if needed. No preemployment screening is required. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $15.00 - $17.00/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 Cedar Falls,IA. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Apr 30, 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 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.
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