Forklift Operator

Forklift Operator- Hiring in Mechanicsburg!

Job Description

This role operates a Crown Reach Truck in a clean, fast-paced distribution warehouse to safely move, stock, and pick products such as cleaning supplies, industrial packaging materials, shrink wrap products, and other warehouse goods. The Forklift Operator supports accurate order fulfillment, inventory control, and overall warehouse efficiency while following strict safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate a Crown Reach Truck to transport materials safely and efficiently throughout the warehouse.
• Pick and pull customer orders accurately using RF scanners and pick sheets.
• Retrieve products from racking systems and replenish inventory as needed.
• Load, unload, move, stack, and stage products in designated areas.
• Handle products including cleaning chemicals, industrial packaging materials, shrink wrap products, and related warehouse inventory with care and attention to safety.
• Perform inventory transactions and maintain accurate product counts in the system.
• Inspect forklifts and warehouse equipment before each shift and promptly report any safety concerns or mechanical issues.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area at all times.
• Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and best practices while operating equipment and performing warehouse tasks.
• Assist with general warehouse duties such as order picking, loading, unloading, and other material handling tasks as needed.

Essential Skills

• Previous experience operating a Reach Truck, preferably Crown equipment.
• Experience working in a distribution, logistics, or warehouse environment.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a fast-paced production and distribution setting.
• Comfort working at heights while operating reach equipment and accessing racking systems.
• Experience using RF scanners for order picking and inventory activities.
• Strong attention to detail to ensure accurate order picking and inventory counts.
• Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety and safe equipment operation.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds when necessary.
• Proficiency in general material handling, including loading, unloading, and staging products.
• Ability to use inventory management systems or related warehouse technology.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience operating multiple types of forklifts and material handling equipment.
• Experience in production or high-volume order picking environments.
• Comfort working with cleaning chemicals and industrial packaging materials while following safety guidelines.
• Ability to work collaboratively with warehouse team members to meet production and shipping deadlines.
• Strong communication skills to coordinate tasks and report issues promptly.
• Reliability and punctuality for consistent support of 2nd or 3rd shift operations.

Why Work Here?

You will join a distribution facility that offers a welcoming, family-like atmosphere within the warehouse, where teamwork and mutual support are highly valued. The environment promotes safety, respect, and collaboration, giving you the opportunity to grow your skills while contributing to a stable and essential operation. Consistent shift schedules support work-life balance, and you will work with modern equipment in a well-organized facility.

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

The pay range for this position is $20.25 - $20.25/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 Mechanicsburg,PA.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 31, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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.