Cherry Picker Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Cherry Picker / Order Selector (2nd Shift)

Location: York, PA

Shift: 2nd Shift (Train on 1st shift for ~3 weeks)

Schedule: Monday–Friday | 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM

Pay Rate: $18+/hr.

Job Overview: Operate a cherry picker and stand-up forklift to pull and prepare wallpaper orders in a warehouse setting.

Work at heights up to 25–30 feet while ensuring accuracy, safety, and on-time shipping.

• Operate cherry picker, stand-up forklift & swing reach equipment
• Pick orders using paper pick sheets with high accuracy
• Verify item numbers, locations, and quantities
• Stage and prepare orders for shipping
• Process shipments using UPS & FedEx systems
• Lift and move materials up to 50 lbs
• Wear safety harness while working at heights
• Maintain clean, organized work area
• Follow all warehouse safety procedures

• 2+ years forklift experience
• 1+ year cherry picker or order picker experience preferred
• Warehouse and/or manufacturing experience
• Ability to read and follow pick sheets
• Comfortable working at heights (25–30 ft)
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs consistently
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work full shift wearing safety harness

Preferred Skills

• UPS / FedEx shipping experience
• Inventory, picking, and staging experience
• Electric pallet jack or reach truck experience
• Team-oriented mindset

Why Apply?

• Laid-back, team-focused warehouse environment
• Contract-to-hire opportunity with long-term stability
• Pay increases through cross-training and certifications
• Annual boot reimbursement + safety eyewear program
• Benefits available within 30 days of full-time hire
• Growth opportunities into higher-paying roles

Work Environment

• Small team (5–6 operators)
• High-bay racking up to 25–30 ft
• Active warehouse with forklifts & shipping operations
• Regular heavy lifting and equipment operation

Job Type & Location

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

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $19.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in York,PA.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 23, 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.