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Job Description

Job Title: Order Picker / PIT Operator

Job Description

This role involves operating powered industrial trucks and order pickers to accurately pick, move, and store inventory in a busy warehouse environment in Wind Gap, PA. You will work at elevated heights, use RF scanners and warehouse management systems, and help maintain high standards of safety, quality, and productivity while supporting daily distribution and fulfillment operations.

Responsibilities

• Operate powered industrial trucks, including order pickers, reach trucks, and other PIT equipment, to safely pick, move, and store products throughout the warehouse.
• Use RF scanners and warehouse management systems to accurately locate, pick, and record inventory movements.
• Work at elevated heights, up to approximately 30–40 feet, to pick and store products in racking systems.
• Perform general labor and order picking tasks, including loading, unloading, and staging materials as needed.
• Handle pallets and materials using pallet jacks, carts, and other material handling equipment.
• Maintain accurate inventory by following established inventory control procedures and verifying product counts.
• Follow all warehouse operating procedures and safety guidelines to ensure a safe work environment.
• Lift, carry, and move products weighing up to 50–100 pounds while working in a fast-paced setting.
• Support warehouse, distribution, logistics, or fulfillment operations by meeting productivity and quality expectations.
• Collaborate with team members and supervisors to complete daily assignments and resolve issues related to inventory accuracy and product flow.

Essential Skills

• Previous experience operating a powered industrial truck (PIT), such as an order picker, reach truck, or similar equipment in a warehouse environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work safely at elevated heights up to approximately 30–40 feet.
• Proficiency using RF scanners and familiarity with warehouse management or inventory systems.
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on inventory accuracy and quality.
• Ability to lift and move 50–100 pounds and perform physically demanding tasks throughout the shift.
• Experience in warehouse, distribution, logistics, or fulfillment operations.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift continuously during the workday.
• Strong attendance, reliability, and dependability.
• Commitment to safety and adherence to warehouse operating procedures.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to obtain or maintain certification for powered industrial truck and order picker equipment.
• Experience using pallet jacks and other material handling equipment.
• Experience in inventory control and warehouse inventory processes.
• Familiarity with unloading and material handling in a fast-paced environment.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Why Work Here?

You will join a team-oriented warehouse operation that values accuracy, quality, and dependable performance. The organization offers health, dental, and vision benefits, supporting your overall well-being. You can expect a consistent weekday schedule that supports work–life balance, along with opportunities to build valuable skills in warehouse operations and powered industrial equipment.

Work Environment

This position follows a Monday through Friday schedule from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. within a large warehouse and distribution facility. The climate may vary by work area and season, and you will spend most of the shift standing, walking, bending, and lifting. The environment is fast-paced with defined productivity expectations and a strong focus on accuracy and customer satisfaction. You will regularly use RF scanners, pallet jacks, carts, and other warehouse equipment. Safety shoes or steel-toe footwear may be required, and you will work closely with a collaborative team in a structured, safety-focused setting.

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

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $19.50/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 fully onsite position in Wind Gap,PA.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 28, 2026.

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.

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 meet 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 in solving 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.

Company Description

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 meet 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 in solving 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.