Aerotek
Forklift Operator
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Location:
Cottage Grove, Minnesota
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Job Type:
Permanent
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Compensation:
Competitive Pay + Monthly Bonus + Weekly Pay
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Start Immediately
Position Overview
We're looking for a skilled
forklift Operator
to join our team in a state-of-the-art, climate-controlled facility. This role is critical to ensuring the safe and accurate loading and unloading of trailers, performing final quality inspections, and maintaining high standards in warehouse operations.
Key Responsibilities
Safely
load and unload trailers
and
stage units
in the warehouse.
Ensure all units are
properly banded
and have
visible load tags
.
Perform
visual quality inspections
on all items.
Verify
truck counts
and ensure
paperwork accuracy
.
Read the
Wet End run schedule
and lay down correct rolls for upcoming paper grades.
Safely drive and handle rolls according to company procedures.
Assist with prepping damaged rolls and returning butt rolls to the roll room.
Maintain a clean and organized warehouse.
Unload trucks or railcars and follow all required documentation processes.
Complete monthly
online safety training
and report any safety issues immediately.
Maintain
exemplary attendance
and work flexible or extended hours as needed.
Required Skills
Experience operating:
Clamp truck
Clamp forklift
Reach truck
Stand-up forklift
RF scanner
Ability to read and follow production schedules.
Strong commitment to safety and quality.
Reliable attendance and flexibility with shifts.
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience in a warehouse or manufacturing environment.
Ability to work well in a team and perform detailed inspections.
Why You'll Love Working Here
Year-round employment
for job stability.
Exceptional benefits
: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k) with company match.
Monthly bonus program
averaging
$400 extra per month
-eligible from day one!
Pay for Skills Program
: The more you learn, the more you earn.
Weekly pay
,
paid holidays
,
vacation time
, and
overtime pay
.
Opportunities for
growth, training, and career advancement
in a respectful, team-oriented environment.
Work Environment
Brand new,
climate-controlled manufacturing facility
.
Equipped with
automated equipment
for a safe and efficient workspace.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $52000.00 - $52000.00/yr.
Health
Vision
Dental
401K
PTO
Monthly Profit sharing on the gross amount you make in that month.. They shoot for 8-12% of that number.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Cottage Grove,MN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 30, 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.
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Location:
Cottage Grove, Minnesota
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Job Type:
Permanent
??
Compensation:
Competitive Pay + Monthly Bonus + Weekly Pay
??
Start Immediately
Position Overview
We're looking for a skilled
forklift Operator
to join our team in a state-of-the-art, climate-controlled facility. This role is critical to ensuring the safe and accurate loading and unloading of trailers, performing final quality inspections, and maintaining high standards in warehouse operations.
Key Responsibilities
Safely
load and unload trailers
and
stage units
in the warehouse.
Ensure all units are
properly banded
and have
visible load tags
.
Perform
visual quality inspections
on all items.
Verify
truck counts
and ensure
paperwork accuracy
.
Read the
Wet End run schedule
and lay down correct rolls for upcoming paper grades.
Safely drive and handle rolls according to company procedures.
Assist with prepping damaged rolls and returning butt rolls to the roll room.
Maintain a clean and organized warehouse.
Unload trucks or railcars and follow all required documentation processes.
Complete monthly
online safety training
and report any safety issues immediately.
Maintain
exemplary attendance
and work flexible or extended hours as needed.
Required Skills
Experience operating:
Clamp truck
Clamp forklift
Reach truck
Stand-up forklift
RF scanner
Ability to read and follow production schedules.
Strong commitment to safety and quality.
Reliable attendance and flexibility with shifts.
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience in a warehouse or manufacturing environment.
Ability to work well in a team and perform detailed inspections.
Why You'll Love Working Here
Year-round employment
for job stability.
Exceptional benefits
: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k) with company match.
Monthly bonus program
averaging
$400 extra per month
-eligible from day one!
Pay for Skills Program
: The more you learn, the more you earn.
Weekly pay
,
paid holidays
,
vacation time
, and
overtime pay
.
Opportunities for
growth, training, and career advancement
in a respectful, team-oriented environment.
Work Environment
Brand new,
climate-controlled manufacturing facility
.
Equipped with
automated equipment
for a safe and efficient workspace.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $52000.00 - $52000.00/yr.
Health
Vision
Dental
401K
PTO
Monthly Profit sharing on the gross amount you make in that month.. They shoot for 8-12% of that number.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Cottage Grove,MN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 30, 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.