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Job Title: Fork Lift Operator

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Fork Lift Operator to join our dynamic team. This position requires flexibility to work any day of the week and any time of day, with shifts potentially lasting up to 12 hours. The ideal candidate will be adept at operating forklifts, as well as stepping into machine operator roles when needed. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a safe and fast-paced environment with a leading agricultural company, helping farmers feed the world while protecting the planet.

Responsibilities

• Operate the forklift professionally and accident-free while maintaining precise inspection records.

• Systematically maintain and clean the forklift.

• Track the location of goods during material handling using the Warehouse Management System (WMS) and ensure accurate data entry.

• Perform manual tasks as directed by the warehouse supervisor or team lead, such as sampling inventory and cleaning.

• Keep the warehouse clean and tidy.

• During seed delivery and return seasons, ensure the proper loading and unloading of transport vehicles with quality packages to meet customer expectations.

• Maintain safety standards and follow emergency procedures when necessary.

Essential Skills

• 1 year of forklift experience

• 1 year of warehouse experience

• Prior forklift certification is preferred

• Ability to count accurately when moving inventory

• Ability to read scales

• Ability to multi-task and be detail-oriented

• Alertness and awareness when driving the forklift safely

• Effective communication skills and the ability to work independently or with a team

• Ability to operate a forklift in confined spaces

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Reliable transportation to the work site

• Maintain enthusiasm, a good attitude, honesty, and a willingness to treat all with respect

Why Work Here?

Join a leading agricultural company that values safety, teamwork, and innovation. Enjoy a supportive work environment where your contributions help farmers feed the world and protect the planet. Benefit from working with great people in a fast-paced and dynamic setting.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $21.00

• 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 Durant,IA.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Dec 6, 2024.

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.