Forklift Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Forklift Operator (1st & 2nd Shift) ($18.00/hr.)

Job Description

This role operates powered industrial equipment to move, store, and prepare materials and products within a busy distribution center. The Forklift Operator supports warehouse operations by safely handling inventory, accurately picking and packing orders, and maintaining productivity and quality standards across assigned tasks. We are looking for individuals to start as soon as possible. We offer weekly pay with overtime paying time and a half. Apply Today!

1st - 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (Monday through Friday)

2nd - 10:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m (Monday through Friday)

Responsibilities

• Operate powered industrial equipment, including forklifts, reach trucks, order pickers, and turret trucks, safely and efficiently.
• Load, unload, transport, stack, and retrieve materials, including from elevated storage locations.
• Perform routine equipment inspections and promptly report any safety or maintenance concerns.
• Follow all safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements at all times.
• Pick and retrieve products using pick lists, RF scanners, or system-directed methods.
• Verify product descriptions, quantities, and storage locations to ensure order accuracy.
• Pack, label, and stage orders to minimize damage and support efficient shipment.
• Maintain required accuracy and productivity standards in all assigned warehouse tasks.
• Support shipping and receiving activities, including loading and unloading trailers as needed.
• Handle materials using pallet jacks and other warehouse equipment to support production and inventory control.
• Assist with general labor tasks such as sorting, assembly, and basic data entry related to inventory and orders.

Essential Skills

• At least 1 year of recent forklift operating experience.
• Demonstrated ability to operate powered industrial equipment such as forklifts, reach trucks, order pickers, and turret trucks.
• Experience with picking and packing orders in a warehouse or distribution environment.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds on a regular basis.
• Proficiency using RF scanners for order picking and inventory control.
• Experience with material handling, loading, unloading, and pallet jack operation.
• Ability to follow written pick lists and system-directed picking methods with high accuracy.
• Strong attention to detail to verify product descriptions, quantities, and locations.
• Ability to meet established productivity and quality standards.
• Basic data entry skills for shipping, receiving, and inventory tasks.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in warehouse production, shipping and receiving, or distribution center operations.
• Experience with inventory control processes and procedures.
• Familiarity with packaging, labeling, and staging orders for shipment.
• Experience performing general labor tasks such as sorting, packing, assembly, and loading.
• Comfort working with order picking systems and basic warehouse management technology.

Why Work Here?

You will join a stable distribution operation where safety, accuracy, and teamwork are valued every day. The role offers consistent, full-time hours on defined shifts and the opportunity to build and expand your skills on a variety of powered industrial trucks. You will work in an environment that recognizes reliable performance and supports growth within warehouse and logistics functions.

Work Environment

This position is based in a distribution center environment with active warehouse operations. Work takes place around powered industrial equipment, pallet jacks, and conveyor or staging areas, requiring constant awareness of safety procedures. The role follows set shifts, including a first shift from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and a second shift from 10:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. The work is physically active, involving standing, walking, lifting up to 40 pounds, and operating forklifts and related equipment throughout the shift. Attire should be practical and appropriate for a warehouse setting, with closed-toe footwear and any required safety gear provided or specified by the facility.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Bedford, Ohio.

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $18.00/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 Bedford,Ohio.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 26, 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.