Forklift Operator And Material Handler

Job Title: Forklift Operator and Material Handler

Job Description

We have an opening for a Forklift Operator and Material Handler in West Mifflin. The role involves operating a sit-down forklift and performing general warehouse duties. The work schedule starts at either 7am or 8am and ends at 4pm, Monday to Friday, with overtime available. The pay rate ranges from $19 to $20 per hour, based on experience. Responsibilities include adhering to company safety policies, working various shifts due to freight volumes, efficiently sorting, handling, loading, and unloading freight using motorized and manual equipment, safely climbing in and out of trailers, lifting freight up to 50 lbs frequently and greater than 75 lbs occasionally, securing freight inside trailers, standing for extended periods in a non-climate controlled environment, verifying and completing documentation, and maintaining frequent contact with service center personnel in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.

Hard Skills

Forklift operation

Pallet jack operation

Manual handling of freight

Securing freight with tools and supplies

Documentation and report verification

Soft Skills

Adherence to safety policies

Ability to work various shifts

Prompt daily attendance

Working in adverse weather conditions

Effective communication with service center personnel

Work Site

This is a fully on-site position in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania.

Work Environment

Clean warehouse facility

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.