Forklift Operator

Forklift Operator/Order Picker

Shift - 1st Shift M-F

Pay - $16/hr to start

Location - Montgomery, AL

Job Description

The Warehouse Worker operates in a manufacturing environment and is responsible for accurately pulling orders, handling materials, and supporting day-to-day warehouse operations to ensure timely and efficient order fulfillment.

Responsibilities

• Pull and prepare customer orders accurately from inventory according to pick lists and work orders.
• Perform picking, packing, and labeling of products to meet shipping and production requirements.
• Handle materials safely, including loading, unloading, and moving items within the warehouse and manufacturing areas.
• Maintain organized inventory locations and assist with regular inventory counts and stock checks.
• Support general labor tasks such as cleaning work areas, disposing of packaging materials, and keeping aisles clear.
• Follow established warehouse procedures and work instructions to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
• Inspect products and materials for visible damage or discrepancies and report issues promptly.
• Work collaboratively with team members and other departments to meet daily production and shipping targets.

Essential Skills

• Experience working in a warehouse or manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with order picking and pulling orders from inventory.
• Ability to perform packing and basic shipping preparation tasks.
• Material handling skills, including moving, lifting, and organizing products.
• Capability to perform general labor duties in a fast-paced setting.
• Attention to detail to ensure accurate order fulfillment and inventory handling.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience in inventory support or stock control.
• Comfort working in a physically active role that involves standing, lifting, and moving materials.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and standard operating procedures.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills to coordinate with warehouse and production staff.
• Basic understanding of warehouse workflow and organization.

Why Work Here?

Join a team-oriented environment where reliable work and collaboration are valued. You will have the opportunity to learn and grow within warehouse and manufacturing operations, develop practical skills, and contribute directly to efficient order fulfillment and customer satisfaction.

Work Environment

This role is based in a manufacturing warehouse setting that involves working around inventory racks, production areas, and shipping stations. The position is physically active, requiring regular standing, walking, lifting, and moving materials throughout the shift. You will work with standard warehouse equipment and supplies, such as pallets, boxes, and packaging materials, and follow established safety and operational procedures to maintain an orderly and efficient workspace.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Montgomery, AL.

The pay range for this position is $16.00 - $16.50/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 Montgomery,AL.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 3, 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.