Forklift Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Forklift Operator 1st & 3rd shift

Job Description

The Stock Keeper 1 is responsible for ensuring that proper materials are available to the assigned departments while maintaining accurate inventory transactions via scanning equipment for manufacturing departments.

Responsibilities

• Provide movement of materials and supplies between receiving, manufacturing, shipping, and storage areas using a forklift.
• Control the issue and receipt of materials to production, verifying work order numbers, quantities, and status of work orders.
• Receive incoming materials, verifying quality, quantities, and purchase orders. Apply labels according to requirements and store in proper locations.
• Operate forklift as assigned for loading and unloading of steel coils/tubing. Inspect and weigh coils to standards. Write coil tickets and distribute copies where needed.
• Ensure that materials are correctly staged, clearly labeled with part numbers and quantities to ensure prompt delivery between manufacturing departments.
• Rotate materials using older materials first, or as manufacturing requires, utilizing the space in the plant efficiently.
• Identify damaged materials and take appropriate action.
• Maintain good housekeeping and follow established safety procedures.
• Follow all policies, procedures, and work instructions including Employee Handbook, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Manufacturing Operating Procedures (MOPs), Job Safety Analysis (JSAs), and Safety Manual.
• Maintain awareness of individual contribution to and impact on the quality, safety, environmental, and product compliance policies and activities; report all quality issues, unsafe acts, and unsafe conditions to the proper personnel.

Essential Skills

• Experience in inventory control, stocking, and material handling.
• Proficiency in operating sit-down forklifts, including electric sit-down forklifts.
• General production and labor experience.
• Ability to read, write, and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to interface with a diverse workforce.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally during an 8-hour shift.
• Capability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and crouch for an 8-hour shift.
• Proficiency in using hands and fingers to handle or feel machinery, equipment, or parts, and work near moving mechanical parts.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.47 - $20.16/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 Red Lion,PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 21, 2025.

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.

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 meet 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 in solving 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.

Company Description

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 meet 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 in solving 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.