Forklift Operator
Aerotek
Forklift Operator
This role supports daily warehouse operations by safely moving, labeling, and wrapping large building materials using a sit-down forklift and other material handling equipment. You will work primarily on the first shift, helping ensure accurate shipping, receiving, and inventory processes while maintaining a strong focus on safety and teamwork.
Responsibilities
- Operate a sit-down forklift to move large building materials safely and efficiently within the distribution center.
- Label and wrap pallets to prepare orders for shipping and storage.
- Load and unload materials from trucks and staging areas using forklifts, pallet jacks, and other equipment.
- Perform manual documentation of shipments, receipts, and inventory as required.
- Use RF scanners to pick orders, track inventory, and verify accuracy of materials handled.
- Assist with shipping and receiving activities, including order picking, packing, and staging pallets for outbound shipments.
- Handle materials and inventory with attention to detail to ensure accuracy and prevent damage.
- Support general warehouse operations, including organizing and maintaining a clean and safe work area.
- Collaborate with team members to meet daily productivity and accuracy goals.
- Work overtime when needed to help meet customer expectations and operational demands.
Essential Skills
- Experience operating a sit-down forklift, preferably in a distribution center or warehouse environment.
- Knowledge of basic material handling practices, including loading, unloading, and palletizing.
- Ability to use RF scanners for inventory, picking, and order verification.
- Familiarity with shipping and receiving processes, including order picking and packing.
- Dependable attendance and strong team orientation.
- Demonstrated safety awareness with a focus on results and accuracy.
- Willingness and ability to work overtime as necessary to meet customer expectations.
- Comfort working in a non-climate-controlled environment and occasionally outdoors.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience with distribution center equipment such as pallet jacks and other material handling tools.
- Previous experience in inventory control, material handling, or warehouse operations.
- Ability to follow manual documentation processes accurately.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and accuracy in all tasks.
Why Work Here?
Join a large, established building supply wholesaler and distributor that supports locations across North America while still offering a tight-knit, family-style atmosphere at each site. You will be part of a supportive team environment where reliability, safety, and collaboration are valued, and where you can contribute directly to meeting customer needs in a stable, growth-oriented operation.
Work Environment
This role is based in a non-climate-controlled distribution center where you may be asked to work outside occasionally. The standard schedule is first shift, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with overtime as needed to support customer demand. You will work around large building materials, forklifts, pallet jacks, and other distribution center equipment in an active warehouse setting that emphasizes safety and teamwork.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Clemmons, NC.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $22.00/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 Clemmons,NC.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jun 9, 2026.
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