About this role
We are hiring an experienced High Reach Forklift Operator to join a fast-paced distribution team. This is a great opportunity for someone with reach truck experience who is comfortable working in a warehouse environment and moving palletized products safely and efficiently.
Responsibilities
- Operate a high-reach forklift to move, store, and retrieve palletized products
- Complete daily equipment inspections and ensure equipment is safe to operate
- Pick, move, and place pallets in designated warehouse locations
- Use RF scanners to accurately track product movement and inventory
- Respond to requests for material movement throughout the facility
- Identify and correct product location errors
- Maintain a clean and safe work area
- Meet established productivity and accuracy expectations
- Communicate with team members to ensure materials are placed in the correct locations
Qualifications
- Previous high-reach forklift or reach truck experience
- Experience with Crown forklifts preferred
- RF scanner experience
- Material handling and order picking experience
- Comfortable operating equipment at elevated rack heights
- Ability to work independently and stay productive throughout the shift
- Strong attention to safety, accuracy, and organization
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred, but not required
- Flexibility to work nights, weekends, or holidays as needed
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Comfortable bending, twisting, reaching, gripping, and climbing stairs or ladders
- Comfortable operating powered industrial equipment at elevated heights
- Closed-toed shoes required; steel-toe shoes are not required
Why Join the Team?
- Benefits eligibility after 90 days
- Food trucks twice a month
- Catered lunches and employee appreciation events
- Monthly raffles and opportunities to win prizes
- Fast-paced, team-oriented warehouse environment
If you have high-reach forklift experience and are looking for a solid warehouse opportunity, apply today!
Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Manchester, PA.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $20.50 - $21.00/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 20, 2026.
Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Manchester,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.