**Aerotek: Forklift Operator** **Job Description** We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Forklift Operator to join our team. The Forklift Operator will be responsible for operating a sit-down forklift to load and unload pallets, ensuring efficient and safe handling of products and supplies. **Responsibilities** + Operate a sit-down forklift to load and unload pallets. + Conduct shipping and receiving tasks. + Organize products and supplies. + Maintain consistent inventory through cycle counting. + Move products to condense and open more space. + Restack and wrap products as directed. + Count, verify, label, and scan products. + Abide by all company safety and hygiene regulations. + Work effectively as part of a team and independently. **Essential Skills** + Prior forklift experience preferred. + Experience with shipping and receiving. + Ability to organize products and supplies. + Knowledge of inventory cycle counting. + Skill in moving, restacking, and wrapping products. + Proficient in counting, verifying, labeling, and scanning products. + Understanding of company safety and hygiene regulations. + Team player with the ability to work individually. **Why Work Here?** Join our team for a dynamic work environment that values teamwork and individual contributions. We offer a stable work schedule and the opportunity to develop your skills in a supportive setting. **Work Environment** This position operates in a production environment. The work schedule is Monday through Friday. The dress code is casual, appropriate for a production setting. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Hazleton, Pennsylvania **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $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 Hazleton,PA. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Mar 31, 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.