Forklift Operator

Aerotek; Lawnside (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Benefits within 30 days

Overtime available

Career growth opportunity

Job summary

Aerotek is hiring 2 experienced 1st shift Forklift Operators for a national manufacturing company in Lawnside, NJ. Operators will handle sit-down and reach forklifts, load/unload trucks, perform order picking, palletize products, and use RF scanners to track inventory.

This onsite role runs 7:30am–4:30pm, Mon–Fri, with overtime opportunities. Pay ranges from $20.00–$21.00 per hour, with benefits within 30 days and weekly pay.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience operating both sit-down forklifts and reach trucks in a warehouse environment.
• Ability to lift and move 50 pounds or more on a daily basis.
• Experience with palletizing products and breaking down pallets in a safe and organized manner.
• Hands-on experience with loading and unloading trucks and other delivery vehicles.
• Experience in order picking and packing within a warehouse or distribution setting.
• Ability to use RF scanners for inventory tracking and order processing.

Responsibilities

• Operate reach trucks and sit-down forklifts to move large products throughout the warehouse safely and efficiently.
• Load and unload trucks and other delivery vehicles, ensuring products are handled carefully and placed in the correct locations.
• Perform order picking and packing tasks for parts and product orders in the front half of the warehouse.
• Break down pallets and palletize products appropriately to maintain stability, safety, and efficient use of warehouse space.
• Use RF scanners to accurately pick, track, and record inventory and order movements.
• Assist in shipping and receiving activities, including staging products, verifying quantities, and preparing orders for dispatch.
• Lift and move items weighing 50 pounds or more on a daily basis while following proper lifting techniques.
• 1st shift: 7:30am - 4:30pm, Mon - Fri
• Overtime available

Skills

Forklift operation

Reach trucks

Sit-down forklift

RF scanners

Palletizing

Order picking

Heavy lifting (50 lbs)

Tools

RF scanners

Job description

Aerotek is immediately hiring 2 experienced 1st shift Forklift Operators for a national manufacturing company in Lawnside, NJ. We are seeking dedicated forklift operators experienced operating both sit down and stand up reach forklifts.

Aerotek positions offer WEEKLY PAY, BENEFITS WITHIN YOUR FIRST 30 DAYS (medical, dental, vision), and offer long-term growth opportunity.

Job Description

• Operate reach trucks and sit-down forklifts to move large products throughout the warehouse safely and efficiently.

• Load and unload trucks and other delivery vehicles, ensuring products are handled carefully and placed in the correct locations.

• Perform order picking and packing tasks for parts and product orders in the front half of the warehouse.

• Break down pallets and palletize products appropriately to maintain stability, safety, and efficient use of warehouse space.

• Use RF scanners to accurately pick, track, and record inventory and order movements.

• Assist in shipping and receiving activities, including staging products, verifying quantities, and preparing orders for dispatch.

• Lift and move items weighing 50 pounds or more on a daily basis while following proper lifting techniques.

• 1st shift: 7:30am - 4:30pm, Mon - Fri

• Overtime available

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience operating both sit-down forklifts and reach trucks in a warehouse environment.

• Ability to lift and move 50 pounds or more on a daily basis.

• Experience with palletizing products and breaking down pallets in a safe and organized manner.

• Hands-on experience with loading and unloading trucks and other delivery vehicles.

• Experience in order picking and packing within a warehouse or distribution setting.

• Ability to use RF scanners for inventory tracking and order processing.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Lawnside, NJ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $21.00/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 jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable 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 Lawnside,NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 25, 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.