Electric Pallet Jack Operator

Job Title: EPJ Operator
Job Description
The Shipping and Receiving Clerk accurately pulls orders using pick sheets, stages product on electric pallet jacks, and supports efficient warehouse operations in a fast-paced distribution environment.
Responsibilities

• Pull orders accurately and efficiently using pick sheets in a fast-paced warehouse setting.
• Hand-pull products and place them securely on electric pallet jacks (EPJs) for staging and shipment.
• Support shipping and receiving activities by organizing, staging, and preparing orders for outbound shipments.
• Assist with receiving incoming products, verifying counts, and organizing inventory as directed.
• Handle inventory carefully to minimize damage and maintain accurate stock levels.
• Work effectively as part of a warehouse team to meet daily productivity and accuracy goals.
• Follow all safety procedures while operating pallet jacks and working in dry and freezer environments.
• Adapt to changing priorities and workload demands throughout the day.
• Participate in periodic inventory activities, including one Saturday per quarter for inventory counts.

Essential Skills

• 2-3 years of fast-paced warehouse experience in picking, pulling, shipping, and receiving.
• 1-2 years of experience operating electric pallet jacks (EPJs).
• Hands-on experience working in a distribution or warehouse environment.
• Proficiency in using pick sheets to pull and stage orders accurately.
• Ability to operate pallet jacks safely and efficiently.
• Experience working in fast-paced warehouse or distribution settings.
• Experience in food distribution environments such as large food distributors or similar operations.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy when pulling and staging orders.
• Ability to work in varying temperature environments, including hot, cold, and freezer conditions.
• Capability to work Monday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. until work is completed, typically between 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m., and one Saturday per quarter for inventory.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Prior experience in food distribution warehouses is highly beneficial.
• Comfort working with a team of approximately 15 people in a busy warehouse environment.
• Strong work ethic and reliability in meeting daily production and accuracy expectations.
• Willingness to work in both dry and freezer sections as needed.
• Ability to adapt to performance-based growth opportunities in a contract-to-hire setting.

Why Work Here?
This role offers a clear path from contract to hire, providing long-term stability for individuals who perform well. Team members benefit from regular yearly pay raises based on performance, with meaningful increases common for top performers. The warehouse team has a strong record of longevity, with an average tenure of around seven years, reflecting a supportive environment where employees choose to stay and grow. You join a culture that values consistent effort, reliability, and continuous improvement, and rewards those contributions over time.
Work Environment
The position is based in a fast-paced warehouse and distribution environment that includes both dry and freezer areas. The dry side of the warehouse typically runs about 5-10 degrees warmer than the outside temperature and is not climate controlled, while the freezer area operates at approximately 0 degrees. The facility can be hot, cold, and loud, and you will work closely with a team of about 15 people. Standard hours are Monday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. until work is completed, usually between 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m., with one Saturday per quarter required for inventory activities. Work involves frequent use of electric pallet jacks and pallet jacks in an active warehouse setting. Appropriate attire includes steel toe shoes and a jacket suitable for working in freezer conditions.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Irving, TX.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $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)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Irving,TX.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 9, 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.

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