Forklift Operator

Job Title: Forklift Operator

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Forklift Operator to join our team. You will be responsible for operating a Stand Up forklift to manage inbound and outbound activities, including loading and unloading trucks. Your role will include picking full pallets and ensuring products are stored correctly. Attention to detail is crucial as you will be dealing with FDA-regulated products, where quality takes precedence over quantity. You must be capable of identifying mistakes and ensuring compliance with GMP/SOP standards.

Responsibilities

• Operate Stand Up forklift for inbound and outbound activities.

• Load and unload trucks efficiently.

• Pick full pallets and store products appropriately.

• Maintain high quality standards while handling FDA-regulated products.

• Identify and correct mistakes, ensuring adherence to GMP/SOPs.

Essential Skills

• Experience operating Stand Up forklifts.

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

• Strong attention to detail.

• Good computer and RF scanner skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Familiarity with GMPs/SOPs is beneficial.

• SAP/Inventory experience is advantageous.

• Stable work history is preferred.

Why Work Here?

Join a team that values safety and employee engagement in a newer building with a very safe work environment. Enjoy benefits such as 12 paid holidays, a paid birthday off, and a 401k plan. Employees benefit from low-cost health benefits and annual raises based on performance. Take advantage of employee engagement activities like parties and giveaways.

Work Environment

Work in a large 500,000 square ft. warehouse with semi-climate control. The facility is brand new and air-conditioned in the summer, but not heated in winter due to product temperature requirements. The site serves as a distribution hub for chocolate manufacturing, handling activities like roasting beans and making chocolate liquor and powders.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $19.00/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 Bethlehem,PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 11, 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.