High Reach Operator - 1st Shift - Morgantown, PA

Aerotek; Morgantown (PA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

Aerotek is hiring a High Reach Operator for Morgantown, PA. This contract-to-hire role runs on first shift from 7:00 am to 5:00–6:30 pm, Monday–Friday, with occasional Saturdays during the busy season.

You will handle shipping and receiving, guide drivers, and ensure accurate receiving records in a fast-paced warehouse. The position requires ability to lift up to 50–75 lbs, operate a forklift/reach truck, and work in cold environments while maintaining attendance and safety standards.

Qualifications

• High Reach experience required.
• Able to lift 50 lbs or work with a team lift.
• Team oriented or able to work independently.
• Experience with scan guns.
• Comfortable working in cold environments.
• Forklift and reach truck operation may be required.

Responsibilities

• Directs delivery drivers to unloading stations.
• Receive and sign for deliveries.
• Verify deliveries against orders, invoices and manifests.
• Record and report discrepancies and shortages.
• Inspect condition and quality of delivered items.
• Record and process returns for damaged items.

Skills

High Reach experience

Lift 50 lbs or team lift

Teamwork or independent

Scan gun familiarity

Cold environment able

Tools

Forklift operation

Reach truck operation

Job description

Job Title: High Reach Operator

Join our team as a High Reach Operator, where you will play a crucial role in our shipping and receiving operations. The position involves working on the 1st shift, starting at 7 am and ending between 5 pm and 6:30 pm, Monday through Friday, with occasional Saturday shifts during our busy season from January to June.

Job Description

Join our team as a High Reach Operator, where you will play a crucial role in our shipping and receiving operations. The position involves working on the 1st shift, starting at 7 am and ending between 5 pm and 6:30 pm, Monday through Friday, with occasional Saturday shifts during our busy season from January to June.

Responsibilities

• Direct delivery drivers to the correct unloading station.

• Receive and sign for deliveries.

• Check deliveries against orders, invoices, manifests, and other documents to verify correctness.

• Record and report overages, shortages, and discrepancies.

• Inspect the condition and quality of delivered items.

• Record and reject damaged items and process returns.

• Complete daily receiving entries into the computer system.

• Store stock in an orderly manner in appropriate locations.

• Assure proper storage conditions.

• Organize stock and maintain inventory.

• Conduct regular cycle counts.

• Comply with standard safety and operating procedures.

• Assist in the warehouse when needed.

• Maintain regular and reliable attendance and adherence to work schedules.

Essential Skills

• High Reach experience.

• Ability to lift 50 lbs. or work with a team lift.

• Team-oriented or capable of working individually.

• Experience with scan guns.

• Comfortable working in cold environments.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Pallet building skills.

• Ability to operate a forklift and reach truck.

• Experience in material handling and warehouse shipping.

• Understanding of cycle counts.

• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs.

• Previous experience in distribution warehousing is helpful.

• Ability to learn quickly and work with minimal supervision.

• Skills to work in a fast-paced environment with high pressure and stress.

Why Work Here?

We are committed to attracting the industry's best talent by offering a collaborative work environment, competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package, including 401k/profit sharing, retirement plan, paid vacation, and paid holidays. Enjoy a predictable schedule with no layoffs, a $1500 post-busy season bonus, a $1600 production bonus based on picking errors, and growth opportunities into other departments.

Work Environment

The work environment is predominantly cold in the summer and warmer in the winter, ensuring comfort in every season. The facility is equipped with necessary technologies and equipment to support efficient operations.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $18.00/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 Morgantown, PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 7, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Morgantown,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.