Forklift Operator

Job Title: Forklift Operator

Job Description

This role focuses on operating forklifts in a beverage distribution center to accurately pull, count, and load customer orders. You will spend the majority of your time on a forklift, using RF scanners and related warehouse equipment to prepare shipments for retail and manufacturing customers while maintaining safety, quality, and productivity standards.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts safely and efficiently for approximately 99% of the workday.
• Pull beverage orders throughout the shift using RF scanners and other warehouse tools.
• Accurately count cases of beverages to match order requirements.
• Lift and handle cases of beverages as needed to complete orders.
• Load trucks with completed orders for delivery to retail locations and local manufacturing plants.
• Use pallet jacks and walkie riders to move pallets and materials within the distribution center.
• Perform order picking, packing, and shipping and receiving tasks as assigned.
• Maintain organized inventory and material handling processes to support accurate order fulfillment.
• Meet or exceed established pick rate and productivity goals.
• Follow all safety procedures and warehouse guidelines to ensure a secure work environment.
• Support general warehouse and labor tasks as needed to keep operations running smoothly.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience operating forklifts in a warehouse or distribution center environment.
• Hands-on experience with inventory handling and material handling processes.
• Ability to perform order picking and beverage picking accurately and efficiently.
• Proficiency using RF scanners for order selection and inventory tracking.
• Experience with pallet jacks and walkie riders for moving pallets and materials.
• Experience in shipping and receiving operations within a warehouse setting.
• Capability to lift and handle cases of beverages throughout the shift.
• Willingness and ability to work a 3:00 p.m. to midnight schedule, Monday through Friday.
• Reliability to complete a 90-day contract-to-hire assignment and transition to full-time employment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working in a beverage distribution center or similar warehouse environment.
• Comfort working in a climate-controlled facility.
• Ability to maintain consistent pick rates to qualify for performance-based bonuses.
• Strong attention to detail to ensure accurate order pulling and counting.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a warehouse team.

Why Work Here?

Employees benefit from a supportive workplace that offers an on-site nurse, comprehensive benefits, and performance-based pick rate bonuses. The modern, climate-controlled environment promotes comfort and well-being, while the contract-to-hire structure provides a clear path to full-time employment and long-term stability.

Work Environment

The role is based in a beverage distribution center with a new, climate-controlled warehouse environment. The position follows a Monday through Friday schedule from 3:00 p.m. to midnight. You will primarily operate forklifts and use RF scanners, pallet jacks, and walkie riders to handle inventory and orders. The facility focuses on beverage storage and distribution, supporting shipments to retail locations and local manufacturing plants, with an on-site nurse available to support employee health and safety.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Huntsville, AL.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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)

This is a fully onsite position in Huntsville,AL.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 29, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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 in solving 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.