**Job Title: Forklift Operator** **Job Description** We are seeking skilled forklift operators to join our team and assist with warehouse operations for a significant project in Belleville. Your role will be crucial in ensuring the safe and efficient handling of shipments in a modern, client-focused environment. **Responsibilities** + Unload inbound shipments safely and move products to the correct destination. + Efficiently stage, stack, and load merchandise in the appropriate areas. + Move product from staging and/or unloading areas into the correct load door and assigned trailer. + Ensure trailers are secured and chocked before entering, in accordance with safety policies. + Load and unload products correctly using appropriate handling techniques. + Segregate, check, and stage inbound products correctly. + Verify driver, trailer, and bills for the specific carrier and location. + Count freight with drivers and ensure all requirements are followed. + Load trailers for safe transit and ensure driver signs all required paperwork. + Perform labeling, sorting, wrapping, packing, and repacking as needed to maintain a clean, safe work environment. + Maintain an organized and orderly desk/office area. + Perform other duties as assigned, such as cleaning, organizing, and sweeping the work area. **Essential Skills** + Recent Forklift Certification within the last 2 years. + Ability to utilize a computer or RF Scanners to track inventory. + Ability to lift 50 lbs, with standing, walking, and lifting required throughout the shift. + Experience in packing, picking, material handling, lifting, and general labor. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Experience in using RF scanners, loading, pallet jack operation, order picking, shipping and receiving, and warehouse inventory management. + Steel-toed boots/shoes are required. **Why Work Here?** Join a growing company with opportunities to apply to multiple locations. Enjoy a family-first culture with an open door and communication policy. Work in a brand new, state-of-the-art facility that represents a minority-owned company, committed to going above and beyond for every client. **Work Environment** This position is based in a brand new 628,000 sq ft, climate-controlled, well-lit, and extremely clean facility. The company is a third-party logistics provider, offering supply chain solutions across sectors like automotive, aerospace, pharmaceutical, healthcare, consumer retail, and food & beverage. The team consists of approximately 250 employees, including both warehouse and office staff. Employees will have the opportunity to work in a client-focused environment committed to exceptional service. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Belleville, MI. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $22.00/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) **Workplace Type** This is a fully onsite position in Belleville,MI. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Dec 19, 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.