Forklift Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Forklift Operator / Order Picker

Job Description

This role combines skilled forklift operation with order picking, packing, and general material handling in a clean, modern warehouse environment. You will move raw materials and finished goods throughout the manufacturing and warehouse floors, operate forklifts and pallet jacks safely in close quarters, and support daily shipping, receiving, and inventory activities.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts safely and efficiently at least 40–60% of the time, including working in close quarters and retrieving product stored up to 2–3 floors high.
• Use a ride-along pallet jack to move pallets and materials throughout the warehouse and manufacturing areas.
• Load and unload trailers and other freight vehicles, ensuring products are handled carefully and placed in the correct locations.
• Pick and select products accurately according to work orders, manifests, and other documentation.
• Pack screws, bolts, fasteners, and other items, ensuring correct quantities, labeling, and packaging standards.
• Wrap pallets securely to stabilize loads and prepare them for storage or shipment.
• Move raw materials and finished goods between manufacturing and warehouse floors as directed.
• Use RF scanners or similar devices to support inventory activities such as scanning, tracking, and verifying products.
• Assist with inventory tasks, including working from manifests and work orders to ensure accurate counts and locations.
• Follow all safety practices and procedures while operating forklifts and other equipment.
• Lift and move items weighing up to 50 lbs as part of daily tasks.
• Support general warehouse duties as needed, including material handling, organizing stock, and maintaining a clean, orderly work area.
• Maintain reliable attendance and punctuality to support consistent warehouse and manufacturing operations.

Essential Skills

• At least 1 year of forklift operating experience within the past 2 years.
• Experience operating a forklift safely in close quarters and around other personnel and equipment.
• At least 1 year of material handling experience in a warehouse or similar environment.
• Experience using a ride-along pallet jack to move pallets and materials.
• Ability to load and unload freight, including trailers and other vehicles.
• Ability to pick, pack, and select products accurately according to work orders and manifests.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs regularly as part of daily duties.
• Knowledge of safety practices and procedures related to forklift operation and warehouse work.
• Strong attendance and reliability, with a history of consistent attendance in prior roles.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience using RF scanners or similar devices for inventory control and order picking.
• Experience working with inventory documents such as manifests and work orders.
• Background in packing and handling hardware items such as screws, bolts, and fasteners.
• Familiarity with wrapping pallets and preparing loads for shipment or storage.
• Experience in order picking, stand-up forklift operation, and general warehouse operations.
• Comfort working in a manufacturing and warehouse environment with both raw materials and finished goods.

Why Work Here?

You will work in a newer, very clean warehouse facility that values safety, organization, and professionalism. The role offers consistent daytime hours from Monday to Friday, supporting a stable work-life balance. You will gain experience across multiple warehouse functions, including forklift operation, order picking, packing, and inventory, providing opportunities to build versatile skills in a supportive and structured environment.

Work Environment

This position is based in a newer, very clean warehouse facility that supports both manufacturing and distribution activities. You will work on-site from Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The role involves operating forklifts approximately 40–60% of the time, often in close quarters, and performing other warehouse tasks such as picking, packing, loading, unloading, and material handling for the remaining 40–60%. You will use equipment such as forklifts, ride-along pallet jacks, and RF scanners, and you will regularly move and lift items up to 50 lbs. The environment emphasizes safe equipment operation, orderly workflows, and maintaining a clean, organized workspace.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Agawam, MA.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $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)

This is a fully onsite position in Agawam,MA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 23, 2026.

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.

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.