Forklift Operator

Description:If you have experience operating sit-down forklifts and you're looking for a new position ASAP, then this is the position for you.

A large, non-climate-controlled paper recycling plant in Omaha, Nebraska, is looking for experienced Material Handlers to join their team. This role involves forklift operation for 90% of the shift and 10% of the time will be spent on cleaning and maintenance tasks such as emptying boxes and throwing them into the compactor. Loading and unloading trailers is a critical skill for this position.

Skills:

• 6+ months of recent forklift experience
• Proficiency in loading and unloading trailers
• Ability to work in a non-climate-controlled environment
• Strong understanding of safety procedures in a manufacturing setting

Experience Level: Entry-Expert Level (experience with Linde forklifts is a plus)

Location:On-site at 8635 Military Rd, Omaha, Nebraska, 68134-1844, United States

Pay:$18.00 - $20.00/hr (Depending on experience)

Shift:

• Mon – Fri.
  • 1st Shift: 4:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • 2nd Shift: 12:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Good Overtime is being offered!

Why Work Here? We offer a range of benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401K plan, and paid time off with 11 holidays. You will be working in a safe environment where safety is a priority. Our team-oriented environment provides job stability and opportunities for career growth.

Work Environment: The work environment is a large recycling plant with cardboard and paper covering the warehouse floors. The facility is not climate-controlled, so it can be very cold in the winter and very hot in the summer, although forklifts are equipped with heaters and will have air conditioning by September. Employees are required to wear jeans and steel-toed boots at all times. The work is physically demanding and requires the ability to handle extreme temperatures.

Employee Value Proposition (EVP):We offer a range of benefits, including:

• 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)

Placement Type: Contract to Hire

Duration:6 months

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $17.50 - $17.50/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 OMAHA,NE.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 16, 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.