Forklift Operator

Job Title: Forklift Operator Job Description

Join our team as a Forklift Operator in a dynamic frozen food manufacturing and distribution facility. You will be responsible for safely operating a high reach forklift to move, store, and retrieve frozen food products throughout the warehouse. This role involves working in and out of freezer environments, ensuring accurate inventory movement, and supporting shipping, receiving, and warehouse operations while maintaining company safety and food quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Operate high reach forklift to transport, stack, and retrieve palletized frozen products in high-rack storage locations.

• Load and unload trailers while ensuring product integrity and adherence to safety standards.

• Accurately pick, stage, and move inventory according to production and shipping schedules.

• Use RF scanners and warehouse management systems to track inventory transactions.

• Perform daily equipment inspections and report maintenance or safety concerns to supervision.

• Maintain accurate inventory counts and assist with cycle counts as needed.

• Follow all food safety, GMP, OSHA, and company policies and procedures.

• Safely work in freezer and refrigerated storage areas while utilizing required PPE.

• Keep warehouse, docks, and storage areas clean and organized.

• Communicate inventory discrepancies, damaged product, equipment issues, and safety concerns to supervisors.

• Assist with receiving, shipping, and general warehouse activities as needed.

• Support team members and warehouse operations to meet production and customer requirements.

• Maintain quality standards while handling frozen food products.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

• Previous high reach forklift experience required.

• Ability to work in freezer temperatures for extended periods.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to workplace safety.

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds when necessary.

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and perform physical warehouse duties throughout the shift.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in a warehouse, distribution center, or cold storage environment preferred.

• Experience handling food products while following GMP and food safety standards.

• Strong commitment to safety, accuracy, and productivity.

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

• Reliable attendance and strong work ethic.

• Experience using RF scanners and warehouse management systems preferred.

• Comfortable working in and out of freezer environments throughout the shift.

• Strong attention to detail and inventory accuracy.

• Ability to identify product, inventory, quality, or equipment issues and take appropriate action.

• Prioritize tasks in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

• Problem-solving and decision-making related to inventory movement and storage.

• Apply common sense understanding to carry out written and verbal instructions.

• Follow warehouse procedures and safety guidelines with minimal supervision.

• Safely operate material handling equipment in tight warehouse spaces and high-rack locations.

• Respond effectively to changing priorities, shipping demands, and operational needs.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy the opportunity to potentially transition to a permanent position with the company, along with the chance to receive raises and contract buyouts. Benefit from a structured work schedule with a 15-minute break every 2 hours and a supportive environment that values safety, accuracy, and productivity.

Work Environment

This position is set in a fast-paced frozen food manufacturing and distribution facility. Employees will spend a significant portion of their shift working in and out of freezer and refrigerated storage areas while handling frozen bakery products. The role requires operating a high reach forklift in narrow aisles, high-rack storage locations, shipping docks, and warehouse staging areas. Candidates must be comfortable working in cold temperatures, standing and moving throughout the shift, and adhering to food safety, GMP, and company safety standards.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Wilkes-Barre, PA.

Pay and Benefits

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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Wilkes-Barre,PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 20, 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):

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.