Forklift Operator

Job Title: Forklift Operator

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Forklift Operator to ensure machines and equipment run safely and efficiently. Your role will involve maintaining operational efficiency, assisting with troubleshooting, and ensuring compliance with quality standards.

Responsibilities

Operate and maintain forklift equipment safely and efficiently.

Ensure efficiencies, run speeds, and downtime are within specified limits.

Assist with troubleshooting and adjusting problems during runs.

Maintain a neat, clean, and hazard-free work area.

Prep, stage, and maintain rolls for jobs.

Read and understand job tickets and sheeting schedules.

Contact a supervisor when quality standards cannot be met.

Set up and run jobs effectively and efficiently.

Assist in the printing/sheeting department as needed.

Follow verbal and written instructions and communicate effectively with operators through shift transitions.

Perform preventive maintenance on units, change belts and blades, and troubleshoot problems.

Recycle all paper and cardboard properly.

Essential Skills

Experience as a sit-down forklift operator.

Strong safety consciousness.

Ability to perform general production tasks.

Proficient in material handling, loading, and unloading.

Able to follow instructions and communicate effectively.

Comfortable standing for the duration of the shift.

Able to lift and move 50 lbs.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience with pallet jacks.

Knowledge of shipping and receiving processes.

Why Work Here?

After five months, you will become a permanent employee and be immediately eligible for benefits. You will have access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement plans, life insurance, disability coverage, and more. Enjoy a supportive work environment with transportation benefits and an Employee Assistance Program.

Work Environment

This position is based in a recycling plant that is not temperature controlled. The work schedule is from 7 am to 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday, with breaks from 10 am to 10:15 am and lunch from 12 pm to 12:40 pm. The team consists of approximately six other employees, and the dress code prohibits wearing shorts in the summer.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of York, South Carolina.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $18.00/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 York,SC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 31, 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.