Forklift Operator And Material Handler

Job Title: Forklift Operator and Material Handler

Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Forklift Operator and Material Handler in West Mifflin. This role involves operating sit-down forklifts and performing general warehouse duties. The position requires adherence to company safety policies and the ability to work various shifts based on freight volume. Typical hours are 7am or 8am start until 4pm, Monday through Friday, with overtime available. Compensation ranges from $18-$20/hr based on experience.

Key responsibilities include:
– Efficiently sorting, handling, loading, and unloading palletized and non-palletized freight using motorized and manual equipment (e.g., pallet jack, forklift) as needed
– Safely climbing in and out of trailers
– Lifting freight and other objects of various shapes, sizes, and weights (up to 50 lbs frequently and greater than 75 lbs occasionally)
– Securing freight inside trailers using appropriate tools and supplies (e.g., pallets, straps, rope)
– Walking and standing for extended periods on a loading dock that is not climate-controlled and may be slippery
– Verifying and completing required documentation and reports
– Frequently interacting with service center personnel in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment
– Working safely in adverse weather conditions
– Maintaining prompt, daily attendance at the assigned work location.

Hard Skills

Operating sit-down forklifts

Using motorized and manual equipment (e.g., pallet jack, forklift)

Sorting, handling, loading, and unloading freight

Lifting heavy objects (up to 50 lbs frequently, greater than 75 lbs occasionally)

Securing freight with tools and supplies

Soft Skills

Adherence to safety policies

Ability to work various shifts

Attention to detail in documentation and reporting

Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment

Reliable attendance

Job Type

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

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.