Forklift Operator

Edison, New Jersey.

Job Description

Contractors will be responsible for using an RF Scan Gun to pick orders and load them onto a cart.

Once they have a full order picked, they will package the order, print a label, and stage them for shipping.

Additional responsibilities include assembling cardboard boxes and performing other warehouse duties.

Contractors will help with loading/unloading material onto trucks using forklifts, handling materials, palletizing, shrink wrapping, and staging pallets for delivery.

They will accurately and timely process all duties, record information clearly on documents and software applications, and regularly lift and carry items weighing 35-40 pounds, occasionally up to 51 pounds at shoulder height.

Hard Skills

• Use of forklift

• RF Scan Gun operation

• Material handling

• Palletizing

• Shrink wrapping

• Staging pallets

• Using tools (box cutters, tape guns, dispensers, staplers)

Soft Skills

• Attention to detail

• Problem-solving

• Time management

• Communication

• Teamwork

This is a Contract-to-Hire position with a duration of 6 Month(s).

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.