Forklift Driver at Aerotek — NeverHard

**Job Title: Forklift Driver** **Job Description** This role focuses on safely and efficiently operating a counterbalance forklift within a large battery manufacturing facility. You will load and unload pallets at the receiving bay, move materials to designated locations, and support smooth warehouse and production operations while following all safety and handling procedures. **Responsibilities** + Operate a counterbalance forklift safely and efficiently in a busy manufacturing and warehouse environment. + Load and unload pallets at the receiving bay, ensuring accurate handling of incoming and outgoing materials. + Transport pallets and materials to appropriate storage or production locations within the facility. + Follow established material handling procedures to prevent damage to products and equipment. + Maintain awareness of surroundings and follow all site safety protocols while operating the forklift. + Support warehouse inventory flow by moving materials as directed by supervisors or inventory staff. + Prepare for and successfully complete the onsite forklift test as part of the hiring process. + Use required static discharge footwear to comply with facility safety and battery plant standards. + Arrive on time and work full 12-hour continental shifts on a bi-weekly day and night rotation. + Communicate clearly with team members and supervisors to coordinate material movements and priorities. **Essential Skills** + Proven experience operating a counterbalance forklift in a manufacturing or warehouse environment. + Valid external or third-party forklift license. + Experience with warehouse inventory and material handling processes. + Reliable transportation to and from the facility. + Ability to work 12-hour continental shifts on a rotating schedule (6am6pm and 6pm6am bi-weekly). + Ability to pass a practical forklift test prior to receiving an offer. + Ability to follow safety procedures and use required static discharge shoes (yellow tag) in the battery plant. + Physical ability to perform material handling tasks, including standing for extended periods and moving pallets. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Previous experience working in a battery plant or similar high-tech manufacturing environment. + Strong attention to detail when loading, unloading, and placing pallets. + Good communication skills for working with warehouse and production teams. + Commitment to safety and adherence to site-specific protocols and guidelines. + Comfort working rotating day and night shifts in a fast-paced industrial setting. **Why Work Here?** Join a modern, high-tech manufacturing environment where safety, reliability, and teamwork are highly valued. You will work with well-defined processes, gain experience in a large-scale battery production facility, and have the opportunity to develop your skills in material handling and forklift operation. The rotating shift structure supports predictable scheduling, and the workplace emphasizes clear communication and adherence to safety standards. **Work Environment** This position is based in a large battery manufacturing plant with an active warehouse and receiving bay. You will operate a counterbalance forklift and handle pallets and materials in a fast-paced industrial setting. The role follows a 12-hour continental shift schedule with bi-weekly rotation between day shifts (6am6pm) and night shifts (6pm6am). The environment requires strict adherence to safety protocols, including the use of static discharge shoes (yellow tag) and other site-specific protective measures. You can expect a structured, process-driven workplace focused on efficient material flow and safe equipment operation. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Windsor, ON. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $20.50 - $20.50/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. **Workplace Type** This is a fully onsite position in Windsor,ON. **À propos d'Aerotek** Aerotek® Inc. fournit des solutions de dotation en personnel et de services dans les domaines de la fabrication, de la logistique, de la construction, de laviation, des installations et de la maintenance. Nous offrons lexpertise, les solutions et les personnes nécessaires pour relever les défis de lindustrie nord-américaine. Basée à Hanover, au Maryland, Aerotek exploite un réseau unifié de plus de 200 bureaux à travers lAmérique du Nord, soutenant plus de 18 000 clients chaque année. Aerotek est une entreprise du groupe Allegis, leader mondial en ressources humaines et solutions daffaires. Pour en savoir plus, visitez: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK. Aerotek offre un salaire hebdomadaire, des avantages sociaux y compris des soins médicaux, des soins dentaires et des soins de la vue, ainsi quun programme daide aux employés et un programme de rabais. La société souscrit au principe dégalité daccès à lemploi et examinera toutes les candidatures sans tenir compte de la race, du sexe, de lâge, de la couleur, de la religion, de lorigine nationale, du statut de vétéran, de handicap, de lorientation sexuelle, de lidentité de genre, de linformation génétique ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi. **Ordonnance sur légalité des chances de San Francisco:** Conformément à lOrdonnance sur légalité des chances de San Francisco, pour tous les postes situés dans la ville et le comté de San Francisco, nous examinerons les candidatures des personnes qualifiées ayant un casier judiciaire ou des antécédents criminels. **Utilisation de lintelligence artificielle (IA):** Nous pouvons utiliser lintelligence artificielle (IA) pour soutenir certaines étapes de notre processus dembauche, notamment la recherche, la présélection et lévaluation des candidatures. LIA aide à analyser les candidatures et les qualifications, mais les décisions finales sont prises par notre équipe de recrutement. En soumettant votre candidature, vous reconnaissez et acceptez que celle-ci puisse être examinée à laide doutils dIA. **About Aerotek** 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, employee assistance and discount programs. 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. **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.