Industrial Forklift Operator

Hiring 1st shift Forklift Operator!

Job Description

This role combines forklift operation and material handling responsibilities, with approximately half of the time spent operating sit-down electric forklifts and half focused on general material handling and production support. The position plays a key role in the efficient movement, storage, and staging of materials throughout the facility.

Responsibilities

• Move materials and supplies between receiving, manufacturing, shipping, and storage areas using a sit-down electric forklift.

• Control the issue and receipt of materials to production, verifying work order numbers, quantities, and the status of work orders.

• Receive incoming materials, verify quality, quantities, and purchase orders, apply labels according to requirements, and store materials in proper locations.

• Operate forklifts to load and unload steel coils and tubing, inspect and weigh coils to established standards, and write coil tickets and distribute copies as required.

• Ensure materials are correctly staged and clearly labeled with part numbers and quantities to support prompt delivery between manufacturing departments.

• Rotate materials using older materials first, or as manufacturing requires, to utilize plant space efficiently and support inventory control.

• Identify damaged materials and take appropriate action to address issues and maintain product quality.

• Maintain good housekeeping in work areas and follow established safety procedures at all times.

• Follow all policies, procedures, and work instructions, including the Employee Handbook, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Manufacturing Operating Procedures (MOPs), Job Safety Analysis (JSAs), and Safety Manual.

• Maintain awareness of individual contributions to quality, safety, environmental, and product compliance activities, and promptly report all quality issues, unsafe acts, and unsafe conditions to the appropriate personnel.

Essential Skills

• Proven forklift experience with prior licensing required, specifically with sit-down electric forklifts.

• Strong material handling skills in a production or general labor environment.

• Ability to read, write, and follow oral and written instructions accurately.

• Ability to work effectively with a diverse workforce and communicate clearly with team members.

• Capability to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally during an 8-hour shift.

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and crouch throughout an 8-hour shift.

• Manual dexterity to use hands and fingers to handle or feel machinery, equipment, or parts.

• Ability to work safely near moving mechanical parts and follow all safety guidelines.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.68 - $20.68/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 Red Lion,PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 2, 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.