Forklift Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Forklift Operator

Job Description

This role operates within a fast-paced manufacturing and warehouse environment, focusing on safe and efficient forklift operation, material handling, and shipping and receiving activities. The forklift operator supports production by keeping workstations stocked, maintaining organized inventory, and accurately documenting all inbound and outbound materials while adhering to strict safety and company procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts safely and efficiently throughout the shift to move, load, and unload materials.
• Run banders and other material-handling equipment as needed during daily operations.
• Operate wrapping equipment when necessary to prepare materials for storage or shipment.
• Fulfill machine operator workstations with required product to keep production running smoothly.
• Understand the flow of the business and prioritize work based on customer orders and production needs.
• Keep stock, materials, and warehouse areas organized and in an orderly fashion.
• Document materials unloaded and taken off trucks, ensuring accurate records for shipping and receiving.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 6 months prior experience operating a forklift in a warehouse or manufacturing environment.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience in shipping and receiving and distribution operations.
• Proficiency in Excel and Word for basic data entry, documentation, and inventory tracking.
• Strong communication skills to coordinate with team members and other departments.
• Demonstrated leadership skills to help support workflow and team coordination.
• Experience with inventory, inventory control, and inventory management processes.
• Ability to perform accurate data entry for shipping, receiving, and inventory documentation.
• Experience using RF scanners for tracking and managing inventory.
• Material handling skills, including safe use of pallet jacks and related equipment.
• Ability and willingness to work overtime on short notice during the week and on weekends.
• Ability to work 2nd or 3rd shift, including weekends and overtime as needed.

This is a Permanent position based out of Reading, PA.

The pay range for this position is $62400.00 - $72800.00/yr.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS Starting salary for position: $27.42 per hour. Bonus: Annual – Based upon achievement of plant performance metrics. Paid Vacation: 2 weeks per calendar year. Pro-rata Vacation during the initial year of hire based upon start date within the calendar year. Paid Holidays. Within the first 30 days of employment, an employee (and their dependents) is eligible to enroll in certain benefit coverages -- medical, dental, and vision – and are automatically enrolled in life, AD&D, and disability coverages. Upon hire, an employee is automatically enrolled in the 401k plan. The plan offers both pre-tax and Roth contribution options along with employer provided matching contributions. Disclaimer: The Compensation and Benefits information in this posting represents PCA’s good faith and reasonable estimate of what it may pay for this position. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

This is a fully onsite position in Reading,PA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 27, 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.

Company Description

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.