Forklift Operator

This role involves operating a sit-down forklift in a high-volume warehouse environment to move, stage, and relocate tires and related materials safely and efficiently. You will spend the vast majority of your day on a forklift, working at a fast pace while strictly following safety procedures and supporting production and shipping operations.

Responsibilities

• Operate a sit-down forklift 95–100% of the workday to move, load, and unload tires and related materials throughout the warehouse.
• Use both standard forks and clamp attachments to safely handle tires, including lifting and transporting multiple racks of tires as needed.
• Transport tires from production areas to designated storage locations within the warehouse according to workflow and instructions.
• Deliver tires and materials from the warehouse to the production floor to support continuous manufacturing and shipping operations.
• Work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining strict adherence to all safety policies and procedures.
• Handle manual lifting of tires and related items when required, using proper lifting techniques to prevent injury.
• Support shipping and warehouse activities, such as staging products, organizing inventory locations, and preparing loads for outbound shipment.
• Monitor equipment condition and promptly report any forklift or attachment issues to maintain a safe and reliable operation.
• Follow directions from supervisors and collaborate with team members to meet daily quotas and production targets.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, ensuring aisles and workspaces remain clear to support safe forklift operation.

• At least 6 months of recent sit-down forklift operating experience.
• At least 6 months of previous production experience.
• At least 6 months of shipping and/or warehouse experience.
• Ability to operate a sit-down forklift safely and confidently in a busy, fast-paced environment.
• Ability to use clamp attachments and standard forks to handle tires and racks securely.
• Strong awareness of safety procedures and commitment to safe driving practices.
• Ability to perform some manual lifting of tires and related materials.
• Reliability and strong attendance, with the ability to arrive on time consistently.
• Comfort working in a quota-driven environment where pace and accuracy are both important.

• Previous manufacturing or machine operating experience is a plus.
• Previous shipping experience beyond the minimum requirement is desired.
• Experience working on docks or in high-volume warehouse operations is beneficial.
• Familiarity with warehouse processes such as staging, loading, and inventory movement.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and workflow in a busy warehouse setting.

You will join a safety-focused team in a dynamic warehouse setting where your forklift expertise is highly valued and used every day. The environment offers steady, hands-on work with opportunities for overtime when quotas and demand require it. You can build your experience in production, shipping, and warehouse operations while working with modern material handling equipment and contributing directly to the success of the operation.

Work Environment

This position is based in a busy warehouse environment filled with heavy equipment, tires, and rims. The facility operates at a fast pace with multiple activities happening simultaneously, so situational awareness and adherence to safety rules are essential. You will spend most of your time on a sit-down forklift, using both forks and clamp attachments. The workplace is quota-driven, and there may be overtime opportunities to meet production and shipping demands. Attendance and punctuality expectations are strict, and safety remains the top priority at all times.

Job Type & Location

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

The pay range for this position is $16.00 - $16.00/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 Bedford,PA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 9, 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.

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.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
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