Forklift Operator

Aerotek; York (York County); On-site; USD 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

401k

Vision

Dental

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking an experienced stand-up forklift operator to join its York, PA site. The role focuses on moving materials, supporting assembly lines, and ensuring accurate loading, unloading, and shipping using RF scanners.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of stand-up forklift experience, strong safety focus, and a collaborative mindset. This is a fully onsite role with weekly pay and standard benefits in York, PA.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of stand-up forklift driving experience.
• Experience in shipping and receiving operations including handling incoming and outgoing materials.
• Hands-on RF scanner experience for scanning packages and tracking inventory.
• Strong material handling skills for moving pallets and products in a warehouse.
• Experience operating pallet jacks and sit-down forklifts in addition to stand-up equipment.
• Committed to safety and following warehouse safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate stand-up forklifts for 80–95% of the workday.
• Move materials and pallets to and from assembly lines.
• Unload and load shipments, stage for wrapping and shipping.
• Scan packages with RF scanners and maintain inventory records.
• Support general warehouse duties and act as a team player.

Skills

Stand-up forklift

RF scanners

Safety-focused

Team player

Material handling

Warehouse operations

Tools

Pallet jacks

Sit-down forklifts

Job description

This role is ideal for an experienced stand-up forklift operator who enjoys working in a fast-paced shipping and receiving environment. You will spend most of your day operating a stand-up forklift to move materials and finished products, support assembly lines, and ensure accurate and efficient loading, unloading, and scanning of shipments. The position requires a strong focus on safety, attention to detail, and a team-oriented mindset, with occasional support in general warehouse tasks as needed.

Responsibilities

• Operate stand-up forklifts safely and efficiently for the majority of the workday (approximately 80–95% of the time).
• Move materials and pallets to and from assembly lines to ensure consistent production flow.
• Remove finished products from assembly areas, prepare them for wrapping, and stage them for shipment.
• Load and unload trucks in the shipping and receiving areas, ensuring materials are handled correctly and securely.
• Use RF scanners to scan packages and materials for shipping and inventory purposes, maintaining accurate records.
• Perform shipping and receiving tasks, including checking in materials, organizing inventory, and staging outgoing shipments.
• Handle material using pallet jacks and sit-down forklifts as needed to support warehouse operations.
• Maintain a strong focus on safety, following all workplace and equipment safety procedures.
• Support general warehouse duties such as breaking down boxes, cleaning assembly areas, and assisting in other departments when requested.
• Work collaboratively as a team player, stepping in to help colleagues and other departments to meet production and shipping goals.
• At least 2 years of stand-up forklift driving experience, with the ability to operate independently without training.
• Proven experience in shipping and receiving operations, including handling incoming and outgoing materials.
• Hands-on experience using RF scanners for scanning packages, tracking inventory, and processing shipments.
• Strong material handling skills, including safely moving pallets and products in a warehouse environment.
• Experience operating pallet jacks and sit-down forklifts in addition to stand-up equipment.
• Demonstrated attention to detail when handling materials, scanning items, and verifying shipment information.
• Consistent commitment to safety, following equipment operation guidelines and warehouse safety protocols.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of York, PA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $36400.00 - $36400.00/yr.

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.

Weekly pay401kVision, Dental

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in York,PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 1, 2026.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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