Stand Up Forklift Operator

  • Aerotek
  • Nashville, Tennessee
  • Full Time
Stand-Up Forklift Operator**

**Job Description**

We are looking for an experienced Stand-Up Forklift Operator to efficiently handle and prepare steel beams and flats for loading. This position operates within a non-climate controlled warehouse, utilizing a Combilift to ensure timely preparation for the second shift.

**Responsibilities**

+ Operate a Stand-Up Forklift, particularly a Combilift, to handle materials.

+ Prepare and organize steel beams and steel flats for the second shift.

+ Navigate aisles to efficiently grab orders and place them in the staging area.

+ Collaborate with team members to maintain an organized and efficient workflow.

**Essential Skills**

+ Prior experience operating a forklift, especially a Combilift, Hubtex, or Raymond.

+ Experience in a steel yard or lumber yard is highly beneficial.

+ Proficiency in material handling and order picking.

**Additional Skills & Qualifications**

+ Experience with stand-up forklifts and reach trucks.

+ Familiarity with warehouse operations and loading techniques.

**Why Work Here?**

Enjoy the benefits of working a day shift from 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM, allowing for early starts and early finishes. The workplace is conveniently located and offers a non-stressful environment where teamwork is valued.

**Work Environment**

The role is based in a non-climate controlled warehouse, working from Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM. You will be part of a team of 30, where safety gear such as steel-toed boots and ear protection are required.

**Job Type & Location**

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Nashville, Tennessee.

**Pay and Benefits**

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $20.00/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 Nashville,TN.

**Application Deadline**

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 24, 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.
Job ID: 484848871
Originally Posted on: 7/11/2025

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