Forklift Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Forklift Operator

Job Description

This role focuses on safely operating a forklift and performing general warehouse labor in a busy distribution environment. You will handle a variety of wood-based and foam products, support loading and unloading activities, and use a tablet to help maintain accurate inventory records while working a split second shift schedule.

Responsibilities

• Operate a forklift safely and efficiently to move materials throughout the warehouse.
• Load and unload materials from trucks and staging areas across the facility.
• Handle wood-based and foam products, ensuring proper placement and storage.
• Perform general labor tasks, including lifting products and materials up to 50 lbs.
• Use a tablet or handheld device to scan inventory and maintain accurate records.
• Support shipping and receiving activities by organizing and staging materials.
• Follow all warehouse safety procedures and guidelines at all times.
• Work effectively within a team of 20–25 employees to meet daily production and distribution goals.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area to promote safety and efficiency.
• Adhere to the required second shift schedule, including some Saturdays as needed.

Essential Skills

• At least 1 year of experience working in a distribution or warehouse environment.
• Proven experience operating a forklift in a production or warehouse setting.
• Ability to perform general labor tasks, including consistent lifting of up to 50 lbs.
• Experience with material handling, loading, and unloading in a warehouse.
• Ability to use a tablet or handheld device for inventory scanning and tracking.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to work the required split second shift schedule.
• Strong reliability and attendance, consistently showing up ready to work.
• Understanding of basic warehouse safety practices and willingness to follow them.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Background in shipping and receiving operations.
• Experience working as a loader in a warehouse or production environment.
• Comfort working with wood-based and foam products.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team of 20–25 colleagues.
• Attention to detail when handling inventory and scanning materials.
• Strong work ethic and commitment to maintaining a safe work environment.

Why Work Here?

You will join a large, collaborative warehouse operation where teamwork, reliability, and safety are highly valued. The structured second shift schedule supports predictable hours, and you will work with modern equipment and tools in an environment that rewards consistency, strong work habits, and a commitment to doing the job well.

Work Environment

The role is based in a large production and warehouse facility, working closely with a team of approximately 20–25 employees. You will primarily work on third shift from 11:00 PM to 7:30 AM, Monday through Friday, with some Saturdays as needed. The environment involves active material handling, forklift operation, and use of tablets for inventory scanning in a busy distribution setting. Dress code includes jeans and appropriate footwear, with steel toe boots required for safety.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Montgomery, NY.

The pay range for this position is $21.53 - $21.53/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 Montgomery,NY.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 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.

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.