High Reach Forklift Operator

Job Title: High Reach Operator

2nd & 3rd shift! $20 an hour

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Forklift Operator to manage the receipt, storage, picking, loading, and distribution of building product materials both inside and outside our Distribution Center. You will operate propane or electric-powered industrial trucks equipped with lifting devices such as forklifts, order pickers, reach trucks, or similar equipment.

Responsibilities

• Transport materials to and from receiving, storage, and production areas using forklifts or other lifting devices.
• Organize products by sorting and placing items on racks, shelves, or in bins according to predetermined sequences such as size, type, style, color, or product code.
• Fulfill customer orders promptly by pulling stock and placing it on pallets for transportation to packing stations, shipping departments, or directly onto trucks.
• Track production by managing customer orders, work orders, shipping orders, or requisitions to meet daily goals.
• Maintain records by verifying the accuracy and quality of products received and loaded for delivery.
• Participate in annual physical inventory and product counts, ensuring accurate labeling or tagging of items.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in operating reach trucks, high reach forklifts, and cherry pickers.
• Experience in picking, loading, unloading, and using pallet jacks.
• Ability to handle repetitive motion and physical effort, moving an average of 560 units daily, each weighing around 30 pounds.
• Prior experience working in a warehouse environment.
• Experience with electric pallet jacks is a plus.

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

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Manchester,PA.

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

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

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.