Forklift Operator
Aerotek
**Job Title: Shipping and Receiving Clerk**
**Job Description**
We are seeking a self-motivated and hard-working Forklift Operator who is capable of lifting up to 60 lbs. This role involves operating sit-down forklifts, picking materials, and handling receipts and required documents.
**Responsibilities**
+ Operate material handling equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks, or dollies to move stock or reorganize storage.
+ Unload containers, pick orders, and handle displays, UPS, etc.
+ Pick materials in a timely and efficient manner, ensuring accuracy and quality.
+ Lift and move materials up to 60 lbs.
+ Handle receipts and required documents.
+ Move and lift heavy equipment (large boxes, paper rolls, etc.) with assistance.
**Essential Skills**
+ Warehouse experience
+ Material handling
+ Shipping and receiving
+ Inventory control
+ Packaging and packing
+ Ability to lift 60 lbs frequently
**Additional Skills & Qualifications**
+ Ability to work in an outdoor atmosphere
+ Proficiency in using equipment such as pallet jacks, hand trucks, or dollies
+ Self-motivation, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude
+ Ability to perform as a team player
**Why Work Here?**
Our company boasts a strong, reliable workforce with many employees having tenure of over 10 years. We offer full benefits and a supportive environment, encouraging reliability and providing assistance when needed.
**Work Environment**
This role involves working in both indoor and outdoor environments throughout the year. Candidates must be prepared for cold conditions in the winter and hot conditions in the summer. The company has approximately 75 employees.
**Job Type & Location**
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Yonkers, New York
**Pay and Benefits**
The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $19.00/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 Yonkers,NY.
**Application Deadline**
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 10, 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.
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