Forklift Operator

Now Hiring Forklift Operator in Manchester, PA

3rd Shift Opportunity

Pay: $20.90/hour

Job Description

The position requires working outdoors in a lumber yard, similar to environments such as construction sites, roofing tasks, or landscaping jobs. Candidates should be comfortable operating a sit-down propane forklift and be prepared to work in varying weather conditions, including hot summers and cold winters, as well as rain and snow. Proper attire for all weather conditions is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Operate a sit-down propane forklift.
• Pick materials such as wood flooring, wood decking materials, and PVC trimming.
• Work off a pick sheet to pick parts and prepare the load on a flatbed truck.
• Move materials, including wood decking materials up to 20 feet long.
• Shovel and plow the yard as needed.

Essential Skills

• Experience operating sit-down forklifts.
• Material handling.
• Forklift operation.
• Picking and loading materials.
• General labor skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Prior experience working in a warehouse environment.
• Sit-Down Forklift experience.

Job Type & Location

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

The pay range for this position is $20.90 - $20.90/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)

This is a fully onsite position in York,PA.

This position is anticipated to close on May 29, 2026.

About Aerotek

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 meets 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 solving for 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.

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.