Stand Up Forklift Operator Job at Iowa Staffing, Eldridge, IA

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  • Iowa Staffing
  • Eldridge, IA

Job Description

Forklift Operator And Material Handler

Join our team as a Forklift Operator and Material Handler in a large distribution center. You will be responsible for building pallets for canned dry goods to be shipped to grocery stores and retailers. In this role, you will operate a stand-up forklift in a fast-paced production environment, picking, packing, and customizing pallets based on client orders. A headset will guide you through the warehouse, ensuring efficient and accurate order fulfillment.

Responsibilities:

  • Build pallets for canned dry goods according to client orders.
  • Operate a stand-up forklift in a fast-paced environment.
  • Pick and pack items using a headset for guidance.
  • Navigate the warehouse efficiently to fulfill orders.
  • Ensure each pallet is customized to client specifications.

Essential Skills:

  • Experience with forklift operation, specifically stand-up forklifts.
  • Order picking and packing skills.
  • Ability to perform general labor tasks.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

  • Ability to stand for 8-10 hours a day.
  • Capacity to lift up to 50 lbs repetitively.
  • Minimum of 6 months of forklift experience, or over 1 year in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

Why Work Here?

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance. Once permanent, employees can access two years of free trade or community secondary education for their children. There is an opportunity to move to the first shift and earn paid time off/vacation after becoming a direct employee. Potential for a raise is available after being hired on, with competitive hourly rates.

Work Environment:

Work in a large, climate-controlled distribution center that is very clean and organized. You will be part of a dynamic team in a well-structured and efficient work environment.

Job Type & Location:

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Eldridge, IA.

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $17.00/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 Eldridge, IA.

Application Deadline:

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 8, 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 meet 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 Tags

Hourly pay, Weekly pay, Permanent employment, Contract work, Temporary work, Work at office, Day shift,

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