Forklift Operator

Aerotek; Warrendale (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision

401(k) with match

Paid time off (vacation)

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a Forklift Driver for a contract-to-hire role at a large manufacturing facility in Warrendale, PA. The position involves operating forklifts to support battery assembly operations, with multiple shift options and a clear path to full-time employment.

Shifts include A ($20/hr), B ($20/hr), C ($21/hr), and D ($21/hr), with schedules listed in the listing. The job emphasizes safety, attention to detail, and accurate data logging, and offers benefits such as health plans and a

Qualifications

• Approximately 1 year of forklift experience is preferred.
• Approximately 1 year of manufacturing or production experience is preferred.
• Approximately 1 year of warehouse experience is preferred.
• Comfort using a computer to input and log data in production systems.
• Strong attention to detail when inspecting parts and recording information.
• Ability to operate basic production machinery and follow instructions safely.
• Capability to work in a large manufacturing facility performing assembly and production tasks.

Skills

Forklift experience

Manufacturing experience

Warehouse experience

Computer data entry

Attention to detail

Machinery operation

Assembly production work

Job description

Job Title: Forklift Driver

Job Description

This role involves operating forklifts around a large manufacturing facility that assembles batteries.

Shift & Pay

• A Shift (1opening)$20/hr : Sun, Mon, Tues 7am-7pm, Wed 7am-1pm / OFF Thurs, Fri, Sat

• B Shift(2 openings)$20/hr : Wed 1pm-7pm, Thurs, Fri, Sat 7am-7pm / OFF Sun, Mon, Tues

• C Shift(4 openings)$21/hr : Sun, Mon, Tues 7pm-7am, Wed 7pm-1am / OFF Thurs, Fri, Sat

• D Shift(10 openings)$21/hr : Wed 1am-7am, Thurs, Fri, Sat 7pm-7am / OFF Sun, Mon, Tues

Essential Skills

• Approximately 1 year of forklift experience is preferred.

• Approximately 1 year of manufacturing or production experience is preferred.

• Approximately 1 year of warehouse experience is preferred.

• Comfort using a computer to input and log data in production systems.

• Strong attention to detail when inspecting parts and recording information.

• Ability to operate basic production machinery and follow instructions safely.

• Capability to work in a large manufacturing facility performing assembly and production tasks.

Why Work Here?

This opportunity offers a clear path from contract to hire with a growing organization that provides room for advancement into other roles once brought on directly. You can benefit from competitive pay with opportunities for overtime in the near term and regular pay raise potential every six months. The company offers multiple health plan options, along with dental, vision, and a 401(k) plan with up to a 5% match. With significant government funding secured through at least 2025, the workload is stable, and you gain 15 days of vacation once hired directly, without waiting a full year for time off.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $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 & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

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

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 13, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Warrendale,PA.

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.