Forklift Operator

Aerotek; New Albany (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) plan

Life Insurance

PTO / paid time off

Job summary

Aerotek is hiring a Forklift Operator for a contract-to-hire role at our New Albany, OH distribution center. You will operate material handling equipment and support shipping, receiving, picking, packing, and inventory management in a fast-paced environment.

This onsite position requires experience with RF scanners and various forklifts; it offers weekly pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for advancement. Shifts include Sun–Tue and Thu–Sat, 6am–6pm, with every other Wednesday off.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 0–2 years warehouse experience; 1–2 years preferred for intermediate roles.
• Experience in shipping, receiving, picking, packing, or inventory management preferred.
• Ability to use RF (bar-code scan) devices or willingness to learn.
• Good interpersonal skills; communicate assertively and delegate orders as needed.
• Ability to multitask under time constraints in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to work AM/PM shifts, weekends, and rotate Wednesdays.

Responsibilities

• Perform shipping and receiving tasks, including unloading, loading, and verifying shipments.
• Support inventory management by counting, tracking, and organizing stock to maintain accurate levels.
• Operate forklifts, reach trucks, stand-up forklifts, pallet jacks, and order pickers safely.
• Use RF scanners to locate, identify, and record product movements throughout the warehouse.

Skills

RF scanner experience

Forklift operation

Communication

Multitasking

Shift flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklifts

Reach trucks

Pallet jacks

Order pickers

RF scanners

Job description

Job Title: Forklift Operator

Job Description

The Warehouse Worker plays a key role in a clean, modern distribution center by supporting shipping, receiving, picking, packing, and inventory management activities. You will operate material handling equipment to ensure that orders are processed accurately and on time in a fast-paced environment.

Shifts

Sun - Tuesday 6am-6pm

Thursday - Saturday 6am-6pm

Employees will work every other Wednesday.

Responsibilities

• Perform shipping and receiving tasks, including unloading, loading, and verifying incoming and outgoing shipments.
• Support inventory management by counting, tracking, and organizing stock to maintain accurate inventory levels.
• Operate warehouse equipment such as forklifts, reach trucks, stand-up forklifts, stand-up reach trucks, pallet jacks, and order pickers in a safe and efficient manner, as qualified.
• Use RF scanners devices to locate, identify, and record product movements throughout the warehouse.

Essential Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Generally 0–2 years of experience for entry-level roles; 1–2 years of warehouse experience preferred for intermediate-level roles.
• Warehouse experience in shipping, receiving, picking, packing, or inventory management preferred.
• Ability to use RF (bar-code scan) devices or willingness to learn.
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate assertively and delegate orders when needed.
• Ability to resolve basic problems related to order status.
• Capacity to multitask under time constraints and in stressful, fast-paced situations.
• Willingness and ability to work AM/PM shifts, weekends, and every other Wednesday as part of a rotating schedule.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience operating forklifts, reach trucks, stand-up forklifts, and stand-up reach trucks.
• Experience using pallet jacks and order picker equipment.
• Demonstrated leadership experience is a plus.
• Experience in a distribution center environment is preferred.
• Comfort working with technology and handheld scanning devices.

Why Work Here?

You join a growing operation at a new site that offers clear opportunities for advancement and professional development. You become part of a team-focused environment that values reliability, growth, and continuous improvement.

Work Environment

You work in a fast-paced setting that uses RF scanners and a variety of material handling equipment, including forklifts, reach trucks, stand-up forklifts, stand-up reach trucks, pallet jacks, and order pickers. The environment emphasizes cleanliness, safety, and adherence to established procedures while supporting efficient movement of goods throughout the facility.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of New Albany, OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $25.00/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 New Albany,OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 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.