**Forklift Operator** **Description:** If you have recent forklift experience and you're looking for a new position ASAP, then this is the position for you. A large recycling plant in Omaha, Nebraska, is looking for a skilled Forklift Operator to join their team. The role involves operating a sit-down forklift 90% of the shift to load and unload semi-trucks, and performing tasks such as cleaning, emptying boxes, and throwing boxes into the compactor for the remaining 10%. **Skills:** + 6+ months of recent forklift experience in the last job + 6+ months of experience loading and unloading trailers + Experience in a manufacturing environment + Ability to work in a non-climate-controlled environment + Must be able to wear jeans and steel-toed boots at all times **Experience Level:** Entry-Expert Level (experience with Linde forklifts is preferred but not required) Location: On-site at 8635 Military Rd, Omaha, Nebraska, 68134-1844, United States Pay: Depends on experience **Shift:** + Mon – Fri. + 1st shift: 6am-3pm + 2nd shift: 3pm-11pm + 3rd shift: 10pm - 6:30am Good Overtime is being offered! Why Work Here? We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401K plan, and a safe working environment where safety is a priority. You will also enjoy job stability, paid time off with 11 holidays, and opportunities for growth and development in a team-oriented atmosphere. Work Environment: This position is in one of the largest recycling plants in Omaha, where the work environment can be dirty with cardboard and paper covering the floors. The plant is not climate-controlled, making it very cold in the winter and very hot in the summer. Forklifts are equipped with heaters and doors for winter months and will have air conditioning starting in September. Candidates are required to wear jeans and steel-toed boots at all times. Employee Value Proposition (EVP): We offer a range of benefits, including: + 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) **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $17.50 - $17.50/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 OMAHA,NE. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Mar 18, 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.