Immediately hiring a Forklift Operator in Philadelphia, PA

We're hiring a sit down forklift operator for a premier Process Manufacturing employer in the Philadelphia area.

This is a long term career opportunity and we're hiring immediately. Apply today for a chance to earn weekly pay, earn referral bonuses & grow your experience within manufacturing.

Shift/Pay: 5 Days a week

6:00AM - 2:30PM@ $18.00 (Morning)

If you are interested, please submit your application or reach out to Aerotek directly. All qualified candidates will be contacted

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Material Handler/Forklift Operator to work in a manufacturing plant. The role involves moving large industrial rolls to and from shipping, storage, and production areas.

Responsibilities

• Operate sit-down forklifts and clamp trucks (training available for clamp operation).

• Unload and load material from production machinery and maneuver around the warehouse.

• Move machinery within the warehouse.

• Utilize RF scanning for inventory management.

• Document tasks using a computer system.

• Adhere to safety protocols and procedures.

• Use forklifts in the production facility (not a shipping position).

Essential Skills

• 2 years of forklift operating experience (certification is a plus, clamp truck experience is a significant advantage).

• 2 years of experience operating a sit-down forklift with a capacity of 3500 lbs.

• Proficient in using RF Scan guns.

• Computer literacy.

• Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with clamp trucks is preferred.

• Knowledge of pallet jack operation.

• Experience in material handling and cycle counting.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy opportunities for growth within the company, with the potential for a pay increase after 90 days based on performance reviews. Benefit from a stable and essential business with great management that values and cares for their team. Opportunity for overtime if desired, and the business has not slowed down, ensuring job stability.

Work Environment

This role is based in an industrial manufacturing and paper converting environment. The warehouse is cool in the winter and very warm in the summer months, with some areas being dusty. You will be on the forklift about 75% of the day, feeding production lines with product and occasionally handling finished goods in the shipping area. The work involves being around large machinery.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $18.00/hr.

• 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 Philadelphia,PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 9, 2025.

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.