**Forklift Operator - 1st Shift** **Job Description** **Responsibilities** + Process orders and pick parts for internal work. + Perform shipping and receiving duties, including handling BOLs and packing slips. + Utilize RF scanners effectively for inventory management. + Use ERP systems, with familiarity in SAP, Oracle, Microsoft AX, or similar data entry systems. + Operate sit-down or stand-up forklifts, pallet jacks, or walkie riders efficiently. + Load and unload trucks with materials accurately. **Essential Skills** + 2+ years of material handling or forklift experience. + 2+ years of experience in loading/unloading materials. + Proficiency in using RF scanners. + Experience with ERP systems for inventory and order processing. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Ability to lift up to 40lbs. + Experience utilizing pallet wrappers. + Technological savvy. + High School Diploma or GED required. **Why Work Here?** Enjoy working in a brand new, climate-controlled and well-lit facility. We offer comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, alongside a 401K match and PTO. Benefit from steel toe reimbursement, profit sharing, and tuition reimbursement, making this an attractive opportunity for career growth and development. **Work Environment** Experience a comfortable work environment with 1st shift hours from 7:00am to 3:30pm, Monday through Friday. Our facility is climate-controlled and requires safety attire including steel toe shoes and safety glasses **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Milwaukee, WI. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $18.27 - $20.10/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 Milwaukee,WI. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on May 21, 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. **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.