High Reach Operator

Aerotek; York (York County); On-site; USD 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Three-day weekends

Stable full-time

Overtime eligible

Fast-paced environment

Safety culture

Warehouse experience

Production impact

Job summary

Aerotek is hiring a High Reach Forklift Operator for 1st shift in York, PA. Join a fast-paced warehouse team and keep materials moving to support production and shipping. The role offers a consistent schedule with three-day weekends and potential overtime.

Responsibilities include operating a high-reach forklift, supplying inventories, loading/unloading trailers, and maintaining safe operations. Prior forklift experience and the ability to pass an assessment are required.

Qualifications

• Recent high-reach forklift experience required.
• Ability to pass a forklift skills assessment.
• Previous warehouse, distribution, material handling, or shipping/receiving experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to workplace safety.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate a high-reach forklift to move, stage, store, and retrieve materials.
• Supply production teams with inventory to keep operations running.
• Transport finished products from production to shipping/storage areas.
• Load and unload trailers with accurate product handling.
• Place and retrieve materials from elevated warehouse racks.
• Maintain efficient material flow throughout the facility.
• Perform daily safety checks and follow warehouse safety procedures.
• Support shipping, receiving, and warehouse operations as needed.

Skills

High reach forklift experience

Forklift skills assessment

Warehouse/distribution experience

Safety-focused

Independent work

Job description

High Reach Forklift Operator - 1st Shift - York, PA

Now Hiring: High Reach Forklift Operator

Looking for a warehouse position that offers competitive pay, a consistent schedule, and three-day weekends every week? Join a growing team where your forklift skills make a direct impact on production, shipping, and customer satisfaction.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced forklift operators who enjoy staying active, working independently, and being part of a fast-paced operation. You'll play a key role in keeping materials moving, supporting production, and ensuring products get where they need to be safely and efficiently.

Schedule

1st Shift: Monday-Thursday | 6:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Overtime Available as Needed

Pay

$21.13/hour

Why You'll Want This Job

• Weekly pay

• Three-day weekends every week

• Stable, full-time opportunity

• Opportunity for overtime earnings

• Fast-paced work environment where the day goes by quickly

• Safety-focused team culture

• Gain valuable warehouse and high-reach forklift experience

• Play a critical role in production and shipping operations

What You'll Be Doing

• Operate a high-reach forklift to move, stage, store, and retrieve materials throughout the warehouse.

• Supply production teams with the inventory needed to keep operations running smoothly.

• Transport finished products from production areas to shipping and storage locations.

• Load and unload trailers while maintaining product accuracy and quality.

• Place and retrieve materials from elevated warehouse racking systems.

• Maintain efficient material flow throughout the facility.

• Perform daily safety checks and follow all warehouse safety procedures.

• Support shipping, receiving, and warehouse operations as needed.

What We're Looking For

• Recent high-reach forklift experience.

• Ability to pass a forklift skills assessment.

• Previous warehouse, distribution, material handling, or shipping/receiving experience preferred.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to workplace safety.

• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

• Comfortable working at heights and in a non-climate-controlled warehouse.

• Reliable attendance and a strong work ethic.

• Ability to work independently while contributing to team success.

Work Environment

This position operates within a busy warehouse and production setting with regular forklift traffic and active material movement throughout the shift. Employees work in a non-climate-controlled facility where temperatures vary seasonally. Safety, teamwork, and efficiency are essential to success in this role.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.69 - $21.69/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 Permanent position based out of York, PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 9, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in York,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.