Job Information
Aerotek Forklift Operator And Material Handler in Lititz, Pennsylvania
Job Title: Forklift Operator and Material Handler
Job Description
We are seeking a skilled material handler to efficiently move both raw materials and finished products throughout our production and shipping/receiving areas. This role involves using a sit-down forklift to load and unload trucks, moving skids of products within the facility, and ensuring the safe handling of materials to prevent any damage. Additionally, you will be responsible for hand loading and unloading, pushing carts with materials, tracking inventory using a computer, and custom building shipping skids as necessary.
Responsibilities
Operate a sit-down forklift to load and unload trucks.
Move skids of products and products not on skids within the facility.
Safely handle materials to prevent any damage.
Hand load and unload skids and trucks as necessary.
Push carts with materials throughout the facility.
Track inventory using a computer.
Custom build shipping skids to ensure proper handling of products.
Essential Skills
Forklift operating
Material handling
Loading and unloading
Experience with inventory tracking
Computer proficiency for tracking materials
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience with tape, tools, packing, production, inventory, picking, general labor, RF scanner, picking, pallet jack, and shipping and receiving.
No certifications required.
Why Work Here?
Join our team to enjoy a great company environment with a good culture and opportunities for advancement. This is a 1st shift position with built-in overtime opportunities.
Work Environment
Our work environment is a fast-paced manufacturing setting, where we are a world market leader in designing, constructing, and delivering live entertainment equipment. We are a large company with over 600 employees, known for creating complex and customized touring stages and theater automation. Due to the nature of our work, we often work within tight deadlines. This role is a 2nd shift position from 3:30pm-11:00pm and candidates should be prepared to work overtime, with 50+ hour weeks as needed. This is a contract role expected to run for approximately three months, until the end of summer.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lititz, Pennsylvania.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $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)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Lititz,PA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 18, 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.