High Reach Forklift Operator

Job Title: High Reach Operator $20 an hour!

Job Description

The Forklift Operator is responsible for receiving, storing, picking, loading, and distributing building product materials within and outside the Distribution Center. This role involves operating propane or electric-powered industrial trucks equipped with lifting devices such as forklifts, order pickers, reach trucks, or similar equipment to lift, stack, tier, or move products or materials.

Responsibilities

• Transport materials to and from receiving, storage, and production areas using forklifts or other lifting devices.

• Organize products by sorting and placing items on racks, shelves, or in bins according to size, type, style, color, or product code.

• Fulfill customer orders promptly, including pulling orders from stock, placing them on pallets, and transporting them to packing stations, shipping departments, or directly to trucks.

• Track production by managing customer orders, work orders, shipping orders, or requisitions to achieve daily goals.

• Maintain records by verifying the accuracy and quality of items received and loaded for delivery.

• Participate in annual physical inventory and product counts, ensuring accurate labeling or tagging.

Essential Skills

• Experience in operating reach trucks, forklifts, pallet jacks, cherry pickers, and high reach forklifts.

• Proficient in order picking, loading, and unloading tasks.

• Skillful in material handling and maintaining inventory records.

• Prior experience working in a warehouse environment.

• Electric pallet jack experience is a plus.

Shifts:

Monday-Friday 1:30 pm-10 pm paying $20 an hour paying $20 an hour Training on 5 am-1:30 pm M-F

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/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 Manchester,PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 4, 2026.

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.

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.