Forklift Operator
Aerotek
**Aerotek: Forklift Operator**
**Job Description**
This position includes a competitive hourly rate with an additional shift differential. The role requires participation in all warehouse activities including loading, order fulfillment, cycle counting, put-away, and more. The successful candidate must be able to walk, bend, lift up to 40 lbs, and operate a stand-up forklift.
**Responsibilities**
+ Load and unload products from trailers and containers.
+ Fulfill orders accurately and efficiently.
+ Conduct cycle counting and inventory management.
+ Place products into designated storage locations.
+ Ensure all warehouse activities comply with company GDPs.
+ Count all products and check for damage, infestation, and unique product identifiers (part numbers, batches, etc.).
+ Report any shortages, overages, or damages on appropriate forms.
+ Apply appropriate labels to products.
+ Efficiently stack and store products to prevent damage.
+ Maintain a neat, clean, and orderly work area following company housekeeping policies and procedures.
+ Ensure compliance with food safety standards.
**Essential Skills**
+ Experience operating a stand-up forklift.
+ Proficiency in inventory management and material handling.
+ Ability to use RF scanners for picking and shipping/receiving.
+ Experience in warehouse operations including unloading, production, order picking, and loading.
+ Strong attention to detail and accuracy in order fulfillment.
**Additional Skills & Qualifications**
+ Knowledge of warehouse inventory procedures.
+ Experience in a temperature-controlled environment.
**Why Work Here?**
Our newer distribution center in Jessup, PA offers a clean and temperature-controlled environment with opportunities for growth within the company. Enjoy a supportive work culture with three days off each week, allowing for a great work-life balance.
**Work Environment**
The work environment is clean and temperature-controlled.
**Job Type & Location**
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of NA, Pennsylvania.
**Pay and Benefits**
The pay range for this position is $21.50 - $21.50/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 Jessup,PA.
**Application Deadline**
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 21, 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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