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Aerotek

Forklift Operator

Aerotek, Jessup, Pennsylvania, United States, 18434

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Job Title: Forklift Operator

Job Description

We are seeking skilled Forklift Operators to join our team. This position operates on a weekend shift from Friday to Sunday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM, with two 20-minute breaks and a 30-minute lunch. You will be involved in various warehouse activities including loading, order fulfillment, cycle counting, put-away, and more. You must be able to walk, bend, lift up to 40 lbs, and operate a stand-up forklift.

Responsibilities

Load and unload materials efficiently.

Perform order fulfillment and cycle counting accurately.

Participate in put-away and other warehouse activities.

Maintain complete knowledge of company Good Distribution Practices (GDPs).

Count all products and check for damage, infestation, and unique product identifiers.

Report any shortages, overages, or damages using appropriate forms.

Apply appropriate labels to products.

Stack and store products in a manner that prevents damage.

Maintain a neat, clean, and orderly work area, adhering to company housekeeping policies.

Ensure compliance with Food Safety standards.

Essential Skills

Experience with inventory management and material handling.

Proficiency with RF scanners.

Ability to operate a stand-up forklift.

Experience in shipping/receiving and warehouse operations.

Skill in picking and shipping processes.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience in warehouse operations, particularly with stand-up forklifts.

Why Work Here?

Our distribution center is a modern facility located in Jessup, PA, offering a clean and temperature-controlled work environment. We provide opportunities for growth within the company, making it an excellent place to advance your career.

Work Environment

You will be working in a clean and temperature-controlled environment with a schedule that allows for four days off each week.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Jessup, 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 Sep 19, 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.