High Reach Forklift Operator

Job Title: High Reach Forklift Operator in Manchester, PA 2nd & 3rd shift!
Job Description
The Forklift Operator receives, stores, picks, loads, and distributes building product materials inside and outside of a distribution center. This role operates propane and electric-powered industrial trucks, including reach trucks, order pickers, and similar equipment, to safely move products and materials. The position involves working at height, handling repetitive physical tasks, and supporting accurate inventory and order fulfillment in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
Responsibilities

• Receive, store, pick, load, and distribute building product materials throughout the distribution center, both indoors and outdoors.
• Operate propane and electric-powered industrial trucks, including forklifts, reach trucks, order pickers, and similar equipment, to lift, stack, tier, and move products and materials.
• Transport materials to and from receiving, storage, and production areas by positioning forks, lifting platforms, or other lifting devices under, over, or around loaded pallets, skids, boxes, and products.
• Organize products by sorting and placing items on racks, shelves, or in bins according to predetermined sequences such as size, type, style, color, or product code.
• Fulfill customer orders by promptly pulling items from stock, placing them on pallets, and transporting completed orders to packing stations, the shipping department, or directly to trucks.
• Track production and workflow by reviewing customer orders, work orders, shipping orders, and requisitions to achieve daily performance goals.
• Maintain accurate records by verifying the accuracy, quantity, and quality of items received, stored, and loaded for delivery.
• Participate in annual physical inventory counts and periodic product counts as directed, ensuring all items are correctly labeled or tagged.
• Operate high-reach equipment to access materials stored on racks up to approximately 40 feet high, using cameras and laser level guidance systems as required.
• Follow all safety procedures, including proper use of fall protection devices and adherence to weight limitations.
• Perform repetitive material handling tasks, including lifting and moving units and products throughout the shift.
• Support a clean, organized, and safe warehouse environment by following housekeeping and safety guidelines.

Essential Skills

• Prior experience working in a warehouse environment.
• Experience operating forklifts or similar powered industrial trucks.
• Ability to operate reach trucks, high-reach forklifts, and order pickers or willingness to learn.
• Proficiency with material handling tasks, including picking, loading, unloading, and palletizing products.
• Ability to use pallet jacks, including electric pallet jacks (experience is a plus).
• Comfort working at heights of up to approximately 40 feet using reach trucks and order pickers.
• Capability to perform repetitive physical tasks, including properly handling up to 50 pounds and moving an average of 560 units daily at approximately 30

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 Jul 3, 2026.

About Aerotek

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):
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