Reach Forklift Operator
Aerotek
**Job Title: Reach Forklift Operator**
**Job Description**
We are currently seeking candidates for the position of Reach Forklift Operator at a warehouse. The role involves picking and preparing orders efficiently using carts and various material handling equipment. You will be trained to operate reach trucks and cherry pickers, which may elevate up to 50 feet. Additionally, you will be responsible for loading trucks with picked products.
**Responsibilities**
+ Pick and prepare orders by walking through different aisles using carts.
+ Operate at a quick/fast pace to ensure daily order fulfillment.
+ Be trained to operate reach trucks and cherry pickers up to 50 feet high.
+ Load trucks with picked products using material handling equipment.
+ Utilize RF scanners and scan guns for inventory management.
**Essential Skills**
+ Ability to operate at a fast pace.
+ At least 6 months of prior warehouse experience.
+ Willingness to be trained on reach trucks, cherry pickers, and ride-along pallet jacks.
+ Experience with picking, packing, and loading in a warehouse setting.
**Available shift:** Night shift from 2pm to 12:30am, Sunday to Thursday. Steel-toe shoes are required, and employees can dress professionally but comfortably for a warehouse environment.
**Additional Skills & Qualifications**
+ Entry-level candidates may be considered if they meet company standards and pace of work.
+ Experience with RF scanners, scan guns, and electric pallet jacks is a plus.
**Work Environment**
This is a 380,000 square foot distribution center with brand new equipment and racks. The work culture is fast-paced, with employees focused on their tasks and supporting one another. Loud music plays throughout the warehouse to create an energetic atmosphere. Typical shifts are 10 hours, but may extend to 12 hours when necessary.
**Job Type & Location**
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Boylston, Massachusetts.
**Pay and Benefits**
The pay range for this position is $20.50 - $20.50/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 Boylston,MA.
**Application Deadline**
This position is anticipated to close on Feb 14, 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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