High Reach Operator

Aerotek; Manchester (York County); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Health Spending Account

Transportation benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Aerotek in Manchester, PA is hiring experienced High Reach Forklift Operators for a contract-to-hire role. You will operate high reach equipment, move inventory, pick orders, and support warehouse operations.

The position requires working at heights up to 40 feet, lifting up to 50 lbs, and maintaining safety and accuracy in a fast-paced team environment. Pay is $20.00 per hour plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Previous warehouse experience required.
• Experience operating high reach forklifts, reach trucks, order pickers, or cherry pickers.
• Comfortable working at heights up to 40 feet.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs regularly.
• Ability to perform repetitive lifting, reaching, and material handling tasks.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.
• Reliable attendance and strong work ethic.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced team environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate high reach forklifts, reach trucks, order pickers, cherry pickers, forklifts, and pallet jacks.
• Receive, store, and transport building materials throughout the distribution center.
• Pick, stage, and prepare customer orders for shipment.
• Load and unload trucks while maintaining product quality and inventory accuracy.
• Place and retrieve inventory from rack locations up to 40 feet high.
• Utilize camera and laser-guided systems when required.
• Verify product quantities, quality, and shipping documentation.
• Assist with inventory counts and cycle counts.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Follow all safety procedures, including fall protection requirements.

Skills

High reach forklift experience

Forklift operation

Safety compliance

Team environment

Reliability

Tools

Camera-guided systems

Job description

Now Hiring Experienced High Reach Forklift Operators!

Shifts: 2nd

Are you an experienced forklift operator who is comfortable working at heights and looking for a long-term opportunity with a growing company? We are seeking dependable, safety-focused individuals to join our warehouse team as High Reach Forklift Operators .

In this role, you'll be responsible for operating high reach equipment, moving inventory throughout the warehouse, picking customer orders, and helping maintain efficient warehouse operations.

What You'll Do

• Operate high reach forklifts, reach trucks, order pickers, cherry pickers, forklifts, and pallet jacks.

• Receive, store, and transport building materials throughout the distribution center.

• Pick, stage, and prepare customer orders for shipment.

• Load and unload trucks while maintaining product quality and inventory accuracy.

• Place and retrieve inventory from rack locations up to 40 feet high.

• Utilize camera and laser-guided systems when required.

• Verify product quantities, quality, and shipping documentation.

• Assist with inventory counts and cycle counts.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

• Follow all safety procedures, including fall protection requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Previous warehouse experience required.

• Experience operating high reach forklifts, reach trucks, order pickers, or cherry pickers.

• Comfortable working at heights up to 40 feet.

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs regularly throughout the shift.

• Ability to perform repetitive lifting, reaching, and material handling tasks.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.

• Reliable attendance and strong work ethic.

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced team environment

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/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 Manchester, PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 2, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Manchester,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.