Forklift Operator

Job Title: Forklift Operator

Job Description

The Forklift Operator plays a key role in supporting manufacturing and warehouse operations by safely moving materials, managing inventory, and ensuring production lines are consistently supplied. This position works on 1st shift from 6:00am to 4:30pm, Monday through Saturday, and involves operating forklifts, pallet jacks, and overhead cranes in a clean, temperature-controlled facility.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment safely and efficiently.

• Move product throughout the facility as directed by the manufacturing system, daily work schedule, or associate requests.

• Ensure direct materials are consistently available for manufacturing and assembly of customer orders.

• Perform inventory pulls and support inventory management activities to maintain accurate stock levels.

• Load and unload materials onto trucks or other designated vehicles following proper safety procedures.

• Operate overhead cranes effectively and in accordance with established safety standards.

• Apply proper rigging and lifting techniques to move materials securely and prevent damage.

• Organize the Receiving Department area to maintain a clean, efficient, and safe workspace.

• Assist stock pullers with locating, pulling, and staging materials for production and shipping.

• Use RF scanners and related warehouse technology to track inventory and material movement.

• Read and interpret work orders accurately to ensure correct materials are moved and processed.

• Handle shipping and receiving tasks, including verifying incoming and outgoing materials.

• Perform general warehouse duties such as material handling, staging, and product organization.

• Lift and move materials up to 50 pounds frequently and heavier items as needed, using proper techniques.

• Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and best practices while operating equipment and working in the warehouse.

• Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors to coordinate material flow and resolve issues.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience operating forklifts, including sit-down and stand-up forklifts, reach trucks, and warehouse forklifts.

• Hands-on experience using pallet jacks and other common material handling equipment.

• Ability to read and interpret work orders accurately to guide daily tasks.

• Demonstrated experience in shipping and receiving operations.

• Experience with warehouse inventory processes and inventory pulls.

• Ability to use RF scanners for tracking and managing inventory.

• Capability to lift and move up to 50 pounds frequently, with regular lifting of up to 25 pounds and occasional lifting of heavier loads using proper methods.

• Willingness to work overtime as needed to meet operational demands.

• Knowledge of proper rigging and lifting techniques when operating overhead cranes and handling materials.

• Comfort working on feet for extended periods, including standing, walking, reaching, and handling materials throughout the shift.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience as an order picker or warehouse picker in a manufacturing or distribution environment.

• Background in material handling within a clean, organized warehouse setting.

• Familiarity with conveyor-based systems and e-commerce-related material flow is a plus.

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy when handling inventory and completing documentation.

• Ability to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl as required to access materials and equipment.

• Good communication skills to collaborate with team members and support smooth warehouse operations.

Why Work Here?

Employees join a long-established, family-owned organization that has been in business for over a century and continues to grow rapidly. The company invests in its people through a supportive culture, holiday cookouts, and a focus on long-term employment with opportunities to transition to direct hire. Team members enjoy a clean, temperature-controlled facility, access to food trucks and an on-site café, and the potential for significant earnings through overtime. Once hired directly, employees can benefit from medical and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, and tuition reimbursement, all within a workplace that values stability, growth, and employee well-being.

Work Environment

The role is based in a clean, well-lit, and temperature-controlled facility designed for comfort and safety. Work is performed primarily on the warehouse floor and in receiving and shipping areas, involving regular standing, walking, reaching with hands and arms, and using hands to finger, handle, or feel materials and equipment. The position occasionally requires climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling to access materials or equipment. Employees regularly lift and move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and move up to 100 pounds using proper lifting techniques and equipment. The environment includes the use of forklifts, pallet jacks, overhead cranes, RF scanners, and other warehouse tools, with a focus on safety, organization, and efficient material flow. The standard schedule is 1st shift from 6:00am to 4:30pm, Monday through Saturday, with overtime opportunities based on operational needs.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Port Clinton, OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/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 Port Clinton,OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 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.