Job Title: Forklift Operator
Job Description
This is an entry-level production position where candidates will be cross-trained to learn all positions on the line. No experience is needed, but candidates will be expected to be on their feet for the entire shift and pay close attention to detail. The job involves making custom filters, and the duties include light assembly, quality checks, making boxes, and using small hand tools.
Responsibilities
Perform light assembly of custom filters
Conduct quality checks to ensure product standards
Make boxes for packaging filters
Utilize small hand tools for scraping and assembly tasks
Maintain attention to detail to ensure each filter meets quality standards
Essential Skills
Ability to stand for the entire shift
Attention to detail
Basic assembly skills
Capability to perform quality checks
Proficiency with small hand tools
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Previous manufacturing experience preferred
Strong work ethic and reliable attendance
Why Work Here?
Enjoy competitive pay increases, work in a climate-controlled environment at 72 degrees year-round, and perform light, non-physical work. The facility is very clean, and the work is fast-paced but manageable with attention to detail. This position offers opportunities for growth as the company is expanding and busy.
Work Environment
The work environment is climate-controlled at 72 degrees year-round and very clean. The work is not physically demanding, and no steel-toed shoes are required. Dress code includes pants down to the ankle, closed-toe shoes (tennis shoes), a T-shirt or long sleeve, and if wearing a sweatshirt, strings must be tucked in. The heaviest lifting required is 30 lbs. Shifts available are 2nd shift (2:30 pm - 11 pm, Monday-Friday with potential for weekends) and 3rd shift (10:30 pm - 6 am, Monday-Friday with potential for weekends). These positions will move to 2nd shift at the start of the year.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Jeffersontown, Kentucky.
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.