Forklift Operator

Company: Aerotek
Location: Kutztown
Posted on: February 20, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Job Title: Forklift Operator Job Description Join our team as a Forklift Operator where you will be responsible for handling material duties including preparing and shipping industry-leading fireplaces, stoves, and hearth products. Your role will involve picking and pulling parts, loading freight into trailers, and opening crates. Responsibilities Prepare and ship fireplaces, stoves, and hearth products. Pick and pull parts accurately and efficiently. Load freight into trailers safely and securely. Open crates using appropriate tools and techniques. Utilize various industrial material handling equipment including forklifts, scanners, and shrink wrap machines. Essential Skills Inventory management Forklift operation Material handling RF scanner usage Picking and packing skills Shipping and receiving experience Additional Skills & Qualifications 6 months of forklift experience preferred Why Work Here? We offer a supportive and dynamic work environment with opportunities for overtime, allowing you to maximize your earning potential. Enjoy a consistent schedule with the flexibility to work additional hours as needed. Be part of a team that values efficiency, safety, and teamwork. Work Environment Work the 1st shift from Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with a lunch break from 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM. Flexibility is required to stay until work is completed, potentially extending the day to 6:30 PM with prior notice. Overtime is generally extended shifts as needed. Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Kutztown, PA. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $21.00/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) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Kutztown,PA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Feb 27, 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. 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. 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.

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