Job Title: Yard Loader / Forklift OperatorJob Description
This role involves safely loading and unloading trailers using large forklifts and telehandlers in a yard environment. You will primarily handle open-air flatbed trucks, secure loads of pipe, and complete the required paperwork for each load. The position offers internal forklift certification, a supportive team culture, and steady daytime hours.
Responsibilities
- Load and unload trailers using a large forklift or telehandler in a yard setting.
- Operate forklifts to handle open-air flatbed trucks and move loads of pipe safely and efficiently.
- Secure and strap down all loads using a variety of straps and ropes to ensure safe transport.
- Complete all required paperwork accurately for each load handled.
- Use RF scanning equipment as needed to track and document materials.
- Work cooperatively with truck drivers and internal yard employees to coordinate loading and unloading activities between two locations.
- Perform some work outdoors, including strapping loads and assisting with truck unloading as needed.
- Follow all safety procedures and guidelines while operating equipment and working in the yard.
- Maintain a professional and pleasant attitude when interacting with coworkers and external drivers.
Essential Skills - Experience operating large forklifts, ideally in a yard or similar outdoor setting.
- Ability to safely operate a telehandler or willingness to learn as part of internal certification.
- Comfort working partially outdoors, including in varying weather conditions when strapping and unloading loads.
- Ability to secure loads using straps and ropes, ensuring they are safely and properly fastened.
- Basic proficiency with RF scanning equipment or the ability to quickly learn RF scan processes.
- Strong attention to safety and detail when loading, unloading, and securing materials.
- Ability to complete load-related paperwork accurately and in a timely manner.
- Professional and pleasant attitude when working with truck drivers and internal employees.
- Reliability to work scheduled hours from 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Additional Skills & Qualifications - Previous experience as a yard loader or in a yard-based material handling role.
- Experience working with pipe or similar heavy materials on flatbed trucks.
- Comfort working between multiple locations and adapting to different yard setups.
- Willingness to obtain internal forklift certification provided by the employer.
- Strong communication skills to coordinate with yard staff and external drivers.
- Ability to work occasional weekend hours when needed, with incentive pay available.
Why Work Here? You will join a company that fosters a positive, people-focused culture and actively invests in employee engagement. Team members enjoy various events throughout the year, such as food trucks, group outings, and recreational activities, which help build strong relationships and a sense of community. The organization offers solid benefits and demonstrates a genuine commitment to taking care of its employees, creating a stable and enjoyable place to build your career.
Work Environment This position is based across two yard locations, working closely with yard employees and truck drivers. You will primarily operate an enclosed-cab forklift or telehandler, with some work performed outdoors to unload trucks and strap loads on flatbed trailers. The role follows a consistent schedule of 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with very rare weekend work that includes incentive pay when it occurs. The environment is active and hands-on, combining equipment operation with outdoor tasks in a collaborative yard setting.
Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fargo, ND.
Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $22.62 - $22.62/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.
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 Fargo,ND.
Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Oct 23, 2026.
About Aerotek Aeroteku00AE 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, 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.
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