1st Shift Forklift Operator**
**Job Description**
We are seeking a skilled Forklift Operator to join our team and operate sit-down gas forklifts. This role involves stacking and moving recycling materials and garbage, transporting materials throughout the facility, and emptying full containers. You will also perform general preventative maintenance on forklift equipment. The work environment includes both indoor and outdoor settings, and all employees contribute to various tasks as needed, creating a dynamic and collaborative atmosphere.
**Responsibilities**
+ Operate sit-down forklifts to move and stack materials.
+ Transport materials throughout the facility and empty full containers.
+ Perform general preventative maintenance on forklift equipment.
+ Assist in various tasks as needed within the facility.
**Essential Skills**
+ 2-5 years of forklift operating experience.
+ Proficiency in material handling and heavy equipment operation.
+ Capability to lift heavy items (50lbs+).
**Additional Skills & Qualifications**
+ 1+ year of experience in operating small equipment.
+ Experience with skid steers, loaders, and pallet jacks.
**Why Work Here?**
Join a stable industry with abundant opportunities for growth and advancement. We offer endless overtime and competitive pricing on health plans. Once hired on, employees receive a pay increase and become eligible for a comprehensive benefits plan. Our company prides itself on having 80% of employees with over 5 years of tenure, demonstrating a strong community and commitment to employee retention.
**Work Environment**
The position operates on a 1st shift schedule from Monday to Friday, with hours varying by location: 4am to end of day in Madison and 7am to 4pm in Watertown. Occasional Saturdays are required, especially following a holiday, and employees are informed in advance. The work environment is dynamic and includes exposure to conditions such as dirt, heat, and noise, given the nature of the recycling materials handled.
**Job Type & Location**
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Watertown, Wisconsin.
**Pay and Benefits**
The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $21.00/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 Watertown,WI.
**Application Deadline**
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 25, 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 Description**
We are seeking a skilled Forklift Operator to join our team and operate sit-down gas forklifts. This role involves stacking and moving recycling materials and garbage, transporting materials throughout the facility, and emptying full containers. You will also perform general preventative maintenance on forklift equipment. The work environment includes both indoor and outdoor settings, and all employees contribute to various tasks as needed, creating a dynamic and collaborative atmosphere.
**Responsibilities**
+ Operate sit-down forklifts to move and stack materials.
+ Transport materials throughout the facility and empty full containers.
+ Perform general preventative maintenance on forklift equipment.
+ Assist in various tasks as needed within the facility.
**Essential Skills**
+ 2-5 years of forklift operating experience.
+ Proficiency in material handling and heavy equipment operation.
+ Capability to lift heavy items (50lbs+).
**Additional Skills & Qualifications**
+ 1+ year of experience in operating small equipment.
+ Experience with skid steers, loaders, and pallet jacks.
**Why Work Here?**
Join a stable industry with abundant opportunities for growth and advancement. We offer endless overtime and competitive pricing on health plans. Once hired on, employees receive a pay increase and become eligible for a comprehensive benefits plan. Our company prides itself on having 80% of employees with over 5 years of tenure, demonstrating a strong community and commitment to employee retention.
**Work Environment**
The position operates on a 1st shift schedule from Monday to Friday, with hours varying by location: 4am to end of day in Madison and 7am to 4pm in Watertown. Occasional Saturdays are required, especially following a holiday, and employees are informed in advance. The work environment is dynamic and includes exposure to conditions such as dirt, heat, and noise, given the nature of the recycling materials handled.
**Job Type & Location**
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Watertown, Wisconsin.
**Pay and Benefits**
The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $21.00/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 Watertown,WI.
**Application Deadline**
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 25, 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: 485658618
Originally Posted on: 7/17/2025
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