Forklift Operator

Job Title: Forklift Operator / Material Handler Job Description

This role involves safely operating forklifts and other material handling equipment to prepare, move, and ship fireplaces, stoves, hearth products, and related parts. You will handle inventory, pick and pull parts, load freight, and support efficient warehouse operations using RF scanners and other industrial equipment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and ship fireplaces, stoves, hearth products, and related materials according to shipping documents and schedules.

• Pick and pull parts accurately from inventory to fulfill orders and production needs.

• Load freight into trailers safely and efficiently, following all safety and load securement procedures.

• Open crates and packages carefully to prevent damage to products and materials.

• Operate forklifts and other industrial material handling equipment in a safe and controlled manner.

• Use RF scanners to track inventory movement, verify orders, and maintain accurate records.

• Apply shrink wrap and use shrink wrap machines to secure pallets and loads for transport.

• Support packing, shipping, and receiving activities as needed to keep warehouse operations running smoothly.

• Follow all warehouse safety procedures, housekeeping standards, and equipment guidelines.

• Collaborate with team members and supervisors to meet daily production and shipping goals.

Essential Skills

• Experience operating forklifts in a warehouse or distribution environment; 6+ months of forklift experience is preferred.

• Hands-on experience with material handling tasks such as picking, packing, shipping, and receiving.

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

• Comfort working with industrial material handling equipment, including forklifts and shrink wrap machines.

• Strong attention to detail to ensure accurate picking, packing, and shipping.

• Ability to follow safety procedures and operate equipment in a safe manner.

• Capability to perform physical tasks such as lifting, moving, and handling materials throughout the shift.

• Reliability and flexibility to work overtime and stay until work is completed when needed.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience as a forklift operator, material handler, or in a warehouse setting.

• Familiarity with inventory processes, including counting, organizing, and tracking stock.

• Experience loading and unloading trailers and securing freight.

• Comfort working with scanners and basic warehouse technology.

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Why Work Here?

You will join a stable operation that offers consistent first-shift hours and opportunities for overtime when available. The environment values safety, teamwork, and reliability, giving you the chance to build and strengthen your material handling and forklift skills. You will work with modern warehouse equipment and gain hands-on experience that supports long-term growth in logistics and distribution.

Work Environment

This is a first-shift position with core hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The scheduled lunch break is from 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM and is unpaid. Flexibility is important, as you may be asked to stay until the work is completed, which could be as late as 6:30 PM, with notice provided when possible. Overtime is offered as needed, typically as an extended shift. The work takes place in a warehouse setting using forklifts, RF scanners, shrink wrap machines, and other industrial material handling equipment, with a focus on safety and efficient material flow.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $21.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Kutztown,PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 4, 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.