Aerotek
Job Title: Forklift Operator
Job Description
As a Forklift Operator, you will be responsible for pulling orders efficiently to ensure timely shipment to customers. You will manage various shipping functions and move parts within the market area to assembly lines and finished goods areas. Additionally, you will supply weld cells with necessary parts and materials for final assembly and move finished racks and parts to designated areas in the plant.
Responsibilities
Inspect racks for damage during unloading and cleaning, and remove old labels from empty racks.
Examine shipments for damaged or improperly adjusted racks to prevent part damage.
Inspect trailers for items that may cause damage before loading.
Pack service parts to prevent damage during transportation, following available packaging instructions.
Ensure bar code labels on racks match part numbers and are in good condition for scanning.
Pull parts from stock in FIFO order for all shipment staging.
Learn and practice proper material handling functions, supplying correct parts to assembly lines.
Report production when picking up and setting down racks.
Essential Skills
Experience with forklift, material handling, and sit-down forklift operations.
3-4 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
Ability to lift 50 lbs without mechanical assistance.
Good basic math knowledge.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent organization and coordination skills.
Must successfully complete tow motor training and certification prior to job move.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience with tow motor, pallet jack, production, and order picking.
High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
Experience stacking racks with a forklift.
Why Work Here?
This role offers opportunities for advancement, allowing you to grow your career in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. You will be part of a team that values precision and efficiency, contributing to the success of a major automotive supplier.
Work Environment
The work environment is an automotive manufacturing setting where you will be onsite, working as part of a Just In Time facility. Due to space constraints, high skill levels are required for navigating narrow forklift paths. The plant involves robotic welding, resulting in a smokey atmosphere with sparks. Shift hours are flexible, with potential overtime based on demand. The facility operates around the clock to meet increased volumes.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Smyrna, Tennessee.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $19.86 - $19.86/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 Smyrna,TN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 13, 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
As a Forklift Operator, you will be responsible for pulling orders efficiently to ensure timely shipment to customers. You will manage various shipping functions and move parts within the market area to assembly lines and finished goods areas. Additionally, you will supply weld cells with necessary parts and materials for final assembly and move finished racks and parts to designated areas in the plant.
Responsibilities
Inspect racks for damage during unloading and cleaning, and remove old labels from empty racks.
Examine shipments for damaged or improperly adjusted racks to prevent part damage.
Inspect trailers for items that may cause damage before loading.
Pack service parts to prevent damage during transportation, following available packaging instructions.
Ensure bar code labels on racks match part numbers and are in good condition for scanning.
Pull parts from stock in FIFO order for all shipment staging.
Learn and practice proper material handling functions, supplying correct parts to assembly lines.
Report production when picking up and setting down racks.
Essential Skills
Experience with forklift, material handling, and sit-down forklift operations.
3-4 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
Ability to lift 50 lbs without mechanical assistance.
Good basic math knowledge.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent organization and coordination skills.
Must successfully complete tow motor training and certification prior to job move.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience with tow motor, pallet jack, production, and order picking.
High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
Experience stacking racks with a forklift.
Why Work Here?
This role offers opportunities for advancement, allowing you to grow your career in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. You will be part of a team that values precision and efficiency, contributing to the success of a major automotive supplier.
Work Environment
The work environment is an automotive manufacturing setting where you will be onsite, working as part of a Just In Time facility. Due to space constraints, high skill levels are required for navigating narrow forklift paths. The plant involves robotic welding, resulting in a smokey atmosphere with sparks. Shift hours are flexible, with potential overtime based on demand. The facility operates around the clock to meet increased volumes.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Smyrna, Tennessee.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $19.86 - $19.86/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 Smyrna,TN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 13, 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.