High Reach Operator

Job Title: High Reach Forklift Operator on all shifts!

Job Description

The High Reach Forklift Operator receives, stores, picks, loads, and distributes building products inside and outside of a busy distribution center. This role operates propane or electric-powered industrial trucks, including reach trucks, order pickers, forklifts, and pallet jacks, to safely lift, stack, and move materials. You support daily warehouse operations by accurately handling inventory, fulfilling customer orders, and maintaining high standards of quality and safety, often working at significant heights using guided equipment.

Responsibilities

• Receive, unload, and move building product materials to and from receiving, storage, and production areas using reach trucks, forklifts, order pickers, pallet jacks, and other powered industrial equipment.
• Transport loaded pallets, skids, boxes, and other materials by positioning forks, lifting platforms, or other lifting devices under, over, or around products to ensure safe and efficient material flow.
• Organize products by sorting and placing items on racks, shelves, or in bins according to predetermined sequences such as size, type, style, color, or product code.
• Fulfill customer orders by promptly pulling products from stock, placing them on pallets, and transporting orders to packing stations, the shipping department, or directly to trucks.
• Track production activities by following customer orders, work orders, shipping orders, and requisitions to meet daily operational and performance goals.
• Maintain accurate records by verifying the quantity, accuracy, and quality of items received, stored, and loaded for delivery.
• Participate in annual physical inventory and regular product counts, ensuring items are correctly labeled or tagged and inventory data is accurate.
• Operate high reach equipment to handle materials at rack heights of approximately 40 feet, using cameras and laser-level guidance systems to safely retrieve and store products.
• Use order picker equipment that elevates the operator on a platform to access high storage locations while following all fall protection and safety procedures.
• Perform repetitive physical tasks including lifting up to 50 pounds, reaching, lowering items to the ground, and performing side-to-side movements throughout the shift.
• Meet physical productivity expectations such as moving approximately 560 units daily, with an average weight of 30 pounds and frequent handling of materials each hour.
• Adhere to all safety guidelines, including proper use of fall protection devices, personal protective equipment, and safe operation of powered industrial trucks.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by following standard operating procedures and contributing to a clean, organized, and efficient warehouse environment.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in operating reach trucks and high reach forklifts for material handling at significant heights.
• Experience with order picking using order pickers and cherry pickers.
• Ability to safely operate propane and electric-powered industrial trucks, including forklifts and reach trucks.
• Material handling skills including picking, loading, unloading, and staging products.
• Comfort working at rack heights of approximately 40 feet using equipment with camera and laser-level guidance.
• Ability to lift and handle up to 50 pounds repeatedly and move an average of 30-pound units throughout the shift.
• Capacity to perform repetitive motions such as reaching, lowering items to the ground, and lateral movements safely.
• Commitment to following safety protocols, including compliance with fall protection device weight limitations.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in verifying product quantities, quality, and labeling.
• Willingness to participate in continuing training to learn and improve high reach equipment operation.
• Ability to follow predetermined product organization systems based on size, type, style, color, or product code.
• Strong organizational skills for maintaining orderly racks, shelves, and bins.
• Comfort working with guided equipment such as cameras and laser-level systems for high reach operations.

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

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/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 Manchester,PA.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 2, 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.