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Job Title: Forklift Operator

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled forklift operator with a minimum of 6 months of sitdown forklift and order selecting experience. This role is very physical, requiring the ability to lift between 50-100 lbs. The position involves spending 20% of the shift on the forklift moving materials and 80% order selecting drums of carwash solution. Reliable transportation is essential as the location is not on a bus line.

Responsibilities

• Select stock to fill customer orders

• Read order requirements and shelf locations

• Ensure order accuracy while meeting productivity goals

• Build and prepare pallets for shipping

• Safely operate equipment required to pick stock from shelves

• Work with team members and supervisors to ensure coordination of work

• Perform additional job duties as required

Essential Skills

• Material handling

• Picking

• Order puller

• Forklift

• Pallet jack

• Order picking

• Sit down forklift

• Warehouse Material Handler/Forklift Operator

• RF scanner

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED

• Ability to read and speak English

• Ability to lift 50-100 pounds consistently throughout the shift

• Ability to stand, walk, lift, and bend for extended periods of time

Why Work Here?

Enjoy a supportive team environment in a new facility with opportunities for growth and development. Benefit from comprehensive company benefits and a consistent work schedule with potential for overtime.

Work Environment

This role operates in a new facility that is not temperature controlled, meaning it can be hot in the summer and cold in the winter. The position involves a 5-day work week from Monday to Friday, with the first shift running from 7am to 3:30pm, though it may start as early as 6:30am. Expect 5-10 hours of overtime weekly. You will report to the team lead and work closely with other team members to ensure smooth operations.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Troy, New York.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $23.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Troy,NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 26, 2025.

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.