High Reach Forklift Operator

Aerotek; Swedesboro (NJ); On-site; USD 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Benefits within 30 days (medical, dENT

Overtime available

Contract-to-hire

Pay increases after permanent

Job summary

Aerotek is hiring an Overnight Reach Truck Forklift Operator for a premier food distribution company in Swedesboro, NJ. The ideal candidate will operate high reach equipment, stay compliant with safety protocols, and work in a cold environment on the overnight shift.

We offer weekly pay, benefits within 30 days, overtime, and a long-term contract-to-hire path. Pay ranges from $21.00 to $21.45 per hour, with opportunity for pay increases after becoming permanent.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience operating high reach equipment.
• Material handling experience, including loading, unloading, and pallet management.
• Ability to use RF scanners for inventory and product tracking.
• Ability to manage and control inventory using an electronic Warehouse Management System.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs safely and repeatedly as required.
• Ability to complete basic paperwork accurately and legibly.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a high reach forklift, including driving forward and backward, lifting and lowering the boom, and maneuvering in tight areas without causing damage.
• Work with vertical racking systems to load and unload pallets, and to pull and place pallets on and off product racking systems and trucks.
• Maximize storage capacity by stacking pallets vertically in a safe and efficient manner.
• Use an electronic Warehouse Management System to manage, track, and control inventory accurately.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and orderly storage area for all products.
• Keep the assigned work area clean, tidy, and free of hazards.
• Working in a cold, refrigerated environment for entire shift
• Must be comfortable working around raw food products and maintaining required PPE
• Overnight 3rd shift: 10:00pm - 6:00am, Mon - Fri

Skills

High Reach Forklift

RF Scanners

WMS Software

Pallet Handling

Safety & PPE

Heavy Lifting

Job description

Aerotek is immediately hiring Overnight Reach Truck Forklift Operator for a premeir food distribution company in Swedesboro, NJ. We are seeking experienced forklift operators proficient in high reach operation. If you are ready for an exciting new opportunity with a growing company.

What We Offer

• Weekly Pay
• Benefits within your first 30 days (medical, dental, vision insurance, 401k plan)
• Overtime available
• Long-term, contact to hire opportunity
• Pay increases once permanent

Job Description

• Safely operate a high reach forklift, including driving forward and backward, lifting and lowering the boom, and maneuvering in tight areas without causing damage.
• Work with vertical racking systems to load and unload pallets, and to pull and place pallets on and off product racking systems and trucks.
• Maximize storage capacity by stacking pallets vertically in a safe and efficient manner.
• Use an electronic Warehouse Management System to manage, track, and control inventory accurately.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and orderly storage area for all products.
• Keep the assigned work area clean, tidy, and free of hazards.
• Working in a cold, refrigerated environment for entire shift
• Must be comfortable working around raw food products and maintaining required PPE
• Overnight 3rd shift: 10:00pm - 6:00am, Mon - Fri

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience operating high reach equipment
• Material handling experience, including loading, unloading, and pallet management.
• Ability to use RF scanners for inventory and product tracking.
• Ability to manage and control inventory using an electronic Warehouse Management System.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs safely and repeatedly as required.
• Ability to complete basic paperwork accurately and legibly.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Swedesboro, NJ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $21.45/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)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 17, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Swedesboro,NJ.

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.