Forklift Operator And Material Handler 1st Shift

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Forklift Operator and Material Handler – 1st Shift Job Description

This role focuses on safely and efficiently handling frozen meat products throughout the warehouse. You will perform critical tasks such as loading, unloading, weighing, bagging, packing, unpacking, and labeling pallets. A key part of the position involves palletizing frozen meat from chest freezers for shipment and operating a sit-down forklift to move product within the facility.

• Load and unload product from trucks and storage areas in a safe and efficient manner.
• Weigh, bag, pack, and unpack product according to established procedures and quality standards.
• Label pallets accurately to ensure proper identification, tracking, and shipping.
• Palletize frozen meat from chest freezers, organizing and stacking product securely for outbound shipments.
• Operate a sit-down forklift to move, stage, and transport product throughout the warehouse.
• Handle totes of chicken parts and other frozen materials with care to maintain product integrity.
• Follow all warehouse safety guidelines and material handling best practices.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area to support efficient warehouse operations.
• Perform general labor and material handling tasks as needed to support daily workflow.

• Experience working in a warehouse or general labor environment.
• Proficiency in material handling tasks, including loading, unloading, and palletizing product.
• Ability to operate a sit-down forklift safely and effectively.
• Capability to lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Comfort working with frozen meat products and totes of chicken parts.
• Attention to detail when weighing, bagging, packing, unpacking, and labeling pallets.
• Reliability and strong work ethic in a physically demanding role.

• Previous experience in food or cold storage environments is beneficial.
• Familiarity with basic warehouse safety procedures and best practices.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team to meet operational goals.

Join a steady, hands-on warehouse environment where your contribution directly supports efficient operations and product quality. You will work in a structured setting with clear tasks, gain experience with forklift operation and material handling, and develop practical skills that are valuable across logistics and distribution roles.

This position is based in a warehouse handling frozen meat products, primarily totes of chicken parts. The environment is colder due to the frozen material, with temperatures typically around 50 degrees in winter and 80 degrees in summer. There is a strong odor associated with the frozen meat. Work is performed on the 1st shift and involves regular physical activity, including lifting, moving pallets, and operating a sit-down forklift in and around chest freezers.

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

The pay range for this position is $19.42 - $19.42/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 Mifflintown,PA.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 2, 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.