High Reach Forklift Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Aerotek is immediately hiring Overnight Reach Truck Forklift Operator for a premeir food distribution company in Swedesboro, NJ. We are seeking experienced forklift operators proficient in high reach operation. If you are ready for an exciting new opportunity with a growing company, apply today!

What We Offer

• Weekly Pay
• Benefits within your first 30 days (medical, dental, vision insurance, 401k plan)
• Overtime available
• Long-term, contact to hire opportunity
• Pay increases once permanent

Job Description:

• Safely operate a high reach forklift, including driving forward and backward, lifting and lowering the boom, and maneuvering in tight areas without causing damage.
• Work with vertical racking systems to load and unload pallets, and to pull and place pallets on and off product racking systems and trucks.
• Maximize storage capacity by stacking pallets vertically in a safe and efficient manner.
• Use an electronic Warehouse Management System to manage, track, and control inventory accurately.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and orderly storage area for all products.
• Keep the assigned work area clean, tidy, and free of hazards.
• Working in a cold, refrigerated environment for entire shift
• Must be comfortable working around raw food products and maintaining required PPE
• Overnight 3rd shift: 10:00pm - 6:00am, Mon - Fri

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience operating high reach equipment
• Material handling experience, including loading, unloading, and pallet management.
• Ability to use RF scanners for inventory and product tracking.
• Ability to manage and control inventory using an electronic Warehouse Management System.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs safely and repeatedly as required.
• Ability to complete basic paperwork accurately and legibly.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Swedesboro, NJ.

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $21.45/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 Contract to Hire position based out of Swedesboro, NJ.

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 17, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in Swedesboro,NJ.

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.