Job Information
Aerotek Forklift Operator in Easton, Pennsylvania
Job Title: Forklift Operator
Job Description
As a Forklift Operator in our distribution center for a company that manufactures lights, you will primarily operate various types of forklifts to ensure the efficient movement of goods within the warehouse. This role is vital to maintaining our high standards of order fulfillment and inventory management.
Responsibilities
Operate Double Deep Reach trucks, stand-up forklifts, sit-down forklifts, clamp trucks, and order pickers to move products within the warehouse.
Load and unload materials from trucks and other vehicles.
Handle materials manually, including packing orders and preparing them for shipment.
Ensure the accurate picking and packing of orders.
Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
Assist in the cross-training of team members on various machinery and warehouse tasks.
Support overall warehouse operations as needed.
Essential Skills
Proficiency in operating Double Deep Reach trucks, stand-up forklifts, sit-down forklifts, clamp trucks, and order pickers.
Experience in material handling, including loading, unloading, and packing orders.
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Good communication and teamwork skills.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Flexibility to work in various aspects of the warehouse as needed.
Ability to adapt to new tasks and responsibilities.
Willingness to learn and be cross-trained on all machinery.
Why Work Here?
Join our dynamic and supportive team where you will have the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment. Enjoy the benefits of cross-training and developing diverse skills, contributing to your professional growth. We value work-life balance with a structured shift schedule and a small, close-knit team.
Work Environment
Our warehouse spans 140,000 square feet and is located in a rented MCS building. You will be part of a small team of 12 people, working on the 8am-4:30pm shift. All employees are cross-trained on all machinery and expected to work in all aspects of the warehouse, including operating equipment and manually packing orders.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of NA, Pennsylvania.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $21.50 - $21.50
• 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 Easton,PA.
Application Deadline
This position will be accepting applications until Dec 17, 2024.
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.