Forklift Operator - 2nd Shift

**Job Title: Forklift Operator** **Job Description** As a Forklift Operator, you will be responsible for operating both sit-down and stand-up forklifts to maneuver materials within the warehouse. Your duties include loading and unloading trucks, maintaining accurate records, and adhering to all safety and regulatory policies. **Responsibilities** + Operate sit-down and stand-up forklifts to transport materials. + Maneuver materials to and from operators to various warehouse locations. + Load and unload trucks of product efficiently. + Maintain accurate and legible records/documentation. + Adhere to company safety, food safety, quality, and regulatory policies and procedures. + Stage product for mixing and roasting operators. **Essential Skills** + Proficiency in operating forklifts with at least 1 year of experience. + Material handling experience. + Knowledge of GMP with at least 1 year of experience. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Experience in a food manufacturing environment. + Ability to operate both sit-down and stand-up forklifts. **Why Work Here?** Join a growing family-owned business that offers a welcoming atmosphere and values its employees. Benefit from a summer incentive program, regular merit reviews, and opportunities for personal growth. Enjoy company events such as cookouts and receive rewards like gas cards. **Work Environment** Work in a food manufacturing environment with GMP guidelines, including wearing hair nets, beard nets, smocks, and steel-toed shoes. Operate on the 2nd shift from 2:30 PM to 11 PM. Be prepared for busy seasons, especially from August to December, with potential mandated overtime, including 10-hour shifts and occasional Saturdays. The work involves handling tree nuts and peanuts. **Job Type & Location** This is a Permanent position based out of Sussex, WI. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $35360.00 - $43680.00/yr. 401k match health, dental, vision insurance **Workplace Type** This is a fully onsite position in Sussex,WI. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Dec 5, 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.