About this role
High Reach Forklift Operator - 1st Shift - York, PA
Now Hiring: High Reach Forklift Operator
Looking for a warehouse position that offers competitive pay, a consistent schedule, and three-day weekends every week? Join a growing team where your forklift skills make a direct impact on production, shipping, and customer satisfaction. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced forklift operators who enjoy staying active, working independently, and being part of a fast-paced operation. You'll play a key role in keeping materials moving, supporting production, and ensuring products get where they need to be safely and efficiently.
Schedule
1st Shift: Monday-Thursday | 6:30 AM - 5:00 PMOvertime Available as Needed
Pay
$21.13/hour
Why You'll Want This Job
- Weekly pay
- Three-day weekends every week
- Stable, full-time opportunity
- Opportunity for overtime earnings
- Fast-paced work environment where the day goes by quickly
- Safety-focused team culture
- Gain valuable warehouse and high-reach forklift experience
- Play a critical role in production and shipping operations
What You'll Be Doing
- Operate a high-reach forklift to move, stage, store, and retrieve materials throughout the warehouse.
- Supply production teams with the inventory needed to keep operations running smoothly.
- Transport finished products from production areas to shipping and storage locations.
- Load and unload trailers while maintaining product accuracy and quality.
- Place and retrieve materials from elevated warehouse racking systems.
- Maintain efficient material flow throughout the facility.
- Perform daily safety checks and follow all warehouse safety procedures.
- Support shipping, receiving, and warehouse operations as needed.
What We're Looking For
- Recent high-reach forklift experience.
- Ability to pass a forklift skills assessment.
- Previous warehouse, distribution, material handling, or shipping/receiving experience preferred.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to workplace safety.
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
- Comfortable working at heights and in a non-climate-controlled warehouse.
- Reliable attendance and a strong work ethic.
- Ability to work independently while contributing to team success.
Work Environment
This position operates within a busy warehouse and production setting with regular forklift traffic and active material movement throughout the shift. Employees work in a non-climate-controlled facility where temperatures vary seasonally. Safety, teamwork, and efficiency are essential to success in this role.
Apply Today
- If you're an experienced forklift operator looking for a long-term opportunity with competitive pay, steady hours, and a team-oriented environment, apply today and put your skills to work in a role that keeps the operation moving.
Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of York, PA.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $19.69 - $21.69/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. 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)
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 9, 2026.
Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in York,PA.
About Aerotek
Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.
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.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Massachusetts Lie Detector
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.