Forklift Operator

Job Description

This role involves operating a sit-down forklift and performing general warehouse duties in a clean facility. You work a regular schedule from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with overtime available. You handle palletized and non-palletized freight, support shipping and receiving activities, and follow all safety policies to ensure efficient and secure movement of materials.

Responsibilities

• Operate a sit-down forklift safely and efficiently to move, load, and unload palletized and non-palletized freight.
• Perform general warehouse duties, including material handling, picking, loading, order picking, inventory tasks, and shipping activities.
• Sort, handle, load, and unload freight using motorized and manual equipment such as pallet jacks, forklifts, and manual lifting when needed.
• Adhere to all company safety policies and procedures while working in the warehouse and on the loading dock.
• Safely climb in and out of trailers to access freight and ensure proper loading and unloading.
• Lift freight and other objects of various shapes, sizes, and weights, including up to 50 pounds frequently and more than 75 pounds occasionally.
• Secure freight inside trailers using appropriate tools and supplies, including pallets, straps, and rope, to prevent damage during transit.
• Work in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment with frequent contact with service center and warehouse personnel.

Essential Skills

• Proven ability to operate a sit-down forklift safely and efficiently.
• Experience in material handling within a warehouse or distribution environment.
• Ability to perform picking, loading, order picking, and general labor tasks.
• Capability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently and more than 75 pounds occasionally.
• Comfort with walking and standing for extended periods on a non-climate-controlled loading dock.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven setting with frequent interaction with warehouse and service center personnel.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience in shipping and receiving operations.
• Experience using pallet jacks and other warehouse material handling equipment.
• Basic familiarity with inventory processes and documentation.
• Ability to secure freight using pallets, straps, and rope.
• Comfort working in varying and adverse weather conditions.
• Strong attention to detail when verifying and completing documentation and reports.

Why Work Here?

You join a stable, family-oriented organization with multiple locations and strong, consistent business, offering a solid long-term career path. The position begins as a contract role with the opportunity to transition to a permanent hire, providing job security and growth potential. Employees have access to medical, dental, and vision benefits, supporting overall well-being while working in a supportive and reliable work environment.

Work Environment

You work in a clean warehouse facility that supports safe and efficient operations. The role is based on a loading dock that is not climate controlled and may be slippery at times, so you consistently follow safety practices and wear appropriate footwear. The standard schedule runs from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with overtime available depending on freight volumes. You use sit-down forklifts, pallet jacks, and other standard warehouse equipment while collaborating closely with service center and warehouse personnel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Irwin, PA.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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)

This is a fully onsite position in Irwin,PA.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 18, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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 meet 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 in solving 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.