Forklift Operator

Job Title: Forklift Operator

Pay: $18 an hour//Paid Weekly!!

Job Description

As a Forklift Operator, you will be responsible for moving inventory and materials across facilities, stacking and organizing large bulk items, and preparing inventory for shipment. You will load and unload trucks, update inventory records, and log completed tasks. Additionally, you will note and request any damaged materials or replacements needed while adhering to all health and safety procedures and regulations. A daily forklift inspection is also required.

Responsibilities

• Move inventory and materials across facilities.
• Stack and organize large bulk items.
• Pull inventory to prepare for shipment.
• Load and unload trucks.
• Update inventory activity, lists, records, and log all completed tasks.
• Note and request any damaged materials or replacements needed.
• Follow all health and safety procedures and regulations.
• Complete daily forklift inspection.

Essential Skills

• Forklift certification.
• 2+ years of verifiable experience working with forklifts or related equipment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in inventory, material handling, general labor, loading, picking, and packing.
• Experience with sit down forklifts.

Why Work Here?

Join a leading logistics infrastructure company that has been growing since 2016. You will be part of an integrated network serving some of the world’s largest companies across various sectors, including energy, agriculture, and manufacturing. Benefit from the company's resources and best practices in a dynamic work environment.

Work Environment

This position is based at the Port of Wilmington, with working hours from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, as needed. The contract length is from now until May, which is the busy season for fruits. The hiring process is conducted at the hiring hall located just before the entrance/security gates at the Port.

This is a Contract position based out of Wilmington, DE.

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $18.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Wilmington,DE.

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 12, 2026.

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.