Forklift Operator And Material Handler

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Forklift Operator and Material Handler

SHIFT: 1st Shift Material Handler (5:30a-4p or 4:30a-3p M-Th) $19.50/hour

Job Description

This role supports a start-to-finish manufacturing operation that produces tables and beds for the wellness and healthcare industry. You will move materials throughout the facility using forklifts and other warehouse equipment, ensure accurate inventory transactions in the ERP system, and deliver components to production lines to keep manufacturing running smoothly. The position works primarily on 1st shift, Monday through Thursday, with the opportunity for overtime and occasional work on later hours that include a shift differential.

Responsibilities

• Operate a variety of warehouse handling equipment, including sit-down and stand-up forklifts, hand trucks, pallet jacks, and large roller ladders to move materials safely and efficiently.
• Move materials to and from the production lines to support continuous manufacturing operations.
• Utilize the ERP system to look up and research purchase orders, specific inventory items, and inventory by location.
• Receive incoming shipments into the ERP system on applicable purchase orders and ensure accurate data entry.
• Run, create, and complete data entry for “Needs List” reports to support production and inventory planning.
• Make inventory and location corrections in the ERP system as needed to maintain accurate records.
• Print and apply applicable product inventory and identification labels for received and stored items.
• Unload trucks and inbound freight, verifying package quantities against bills of lading.
• Verify package quantities, contents, and part numbers against packing lists to ensure accuracy.
• Apply product identification labels on received items and ensure proper traceability.
• Identify, move, and store inspection and medical items in appropriate locations according to procedures.
• Locate, move, and pull inventory items to and from applicable storage locations as requested.

Essential Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Prior forklift certification and demonstrated ability to operate forklifts safely.
• Forklift and material handling equipment experience, including regular and stand-up forklifts, hand trucks, pallet jacks, and related tools.
• Prefer 2 years of work experience in manufacturing or a similar production environment.

Job Type & Location

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

The pay range for this position is $19.50 - $19.50/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 New Freedom,PA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 30, 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.