Forklift Operator

Job Title: Forklift Operator

Job Description

This role supports daily warehouse operations by safely moving, labeling, and wrapping large building materials using a sit-down forklift and other material handling equipment. You will work primarily on the first shift, helping ensure accurate shipping, receiving, and inventory processes while maintaining a strong focus on safety and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Operate a sit-down forklift to move large building materials safely and efficiently within the distribution center.

• Label and wrap pallets to prepare orders for shipping and storage.

• Load and unload materials from trucks and staging areas using forklifts, pallet jacks, and other equipment.

• Perform manual documentation of shipments, receipts, and inventory as required.

• Use RF scanners to pick orders, track inventory, and verify accuracy of materials handled.

• Assist with shipping and receiving activities, including order picking, packing, and staging pallets for outbound shipments.

• Handle materials and inventory with attention to detail to ensure accuracy and prevent damage.

• Support general warehouse operations, including organizing and maintaining a clean and safe work area.

• Collaborate with team members to meet daily productivity and accuracy goals.

• Work overtime when needed to help meet customer expectations and operational demands.

Essential Skills

• Experience operating a sit-down forklift, preferably in a distribution center or warehouse environment.

• Knowledge of basic material handling practices, including loading, unloading, and palletizing.

• Ability to use RF scanners for inventory, picking, and order verification.

• Familiarity with shipping and receiving processes, including order picking and packing.

• Dependable attendance and strong team orientation.

• Demonstrated safety awareness with a focus on results and accuracy.

• Willingness and ability to work overtime as necessary to meet customer expectations.

• Comfort working in a non-climate-controlled environment and occasionally outdoors.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with distribution center equipment such as pallet jacks and other material handling tools.

• Previous experience in inventory control, material handling, or warehouse operations.

• Ability to follow manual documentation processes accurately.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and accuracy in all tasks.

Why Work Here?

Join a large, established building supply wholesaler and distributor that supports locations across North America while still offering a tight-knit, family-style atmosphere at each site. You will be part of a supportive team environment where reliability, safety, and collaboration are valued, and where you can contribute directly to meeting customer needs in a stable, growth-oriented operation.

Work Environment

This role is based in a non-climate-controlled distribution center where you may be asked to work outside occasionally. The standard schedule is first shift, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with overtime as needed to support customer demand. You will work around large building materials, forklifts, pallet jacks, and other distribution center equipment in an active warehouse setting that emphasizes safety and teamwork.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Clemmons, NC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $22.00/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 Clemmons,NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 9, 2026.

About Aerotek

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 meets 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 solving for 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.

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.