About this role
Forklift Operator & Material Handler - Immediate Opening!
🚜 Position: Forklift Operator & Material Handler🕒 Shift: Monday - Friday | 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM📍 Distribution Center Environment💰 Overtime Available
Job Responsibilities
- Operate forklifts, reach trucks, cherry pickers, clamp trucks, and electric pallet jacks safely.
- Load, unload, stage, and move products throughout the warehouse.
- Pick and pack customer orders using RF scanners and packing lists.
- Build, wrap, and prepare pallets for shipment.
- Verify incoming shipments for quantity, quality, and accuracy.
- Perform cycle counts and inventory control activities.
- Replenish stock and maintain organized inventory locations.
- Assist with receiving, stocking, order fulfillment, and material handling tasks.
- Inspect products for damage, defects, or discrepancies.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
- Follow company safety procedures and warehouse standards.
Required Skills
- Experience operating:
- Stand-Up Forklift
- Reach Truck
- Cherry Picker
- Electric Pallet Jack
- Clamp Truck
- Experience using RF scanners for picking and packing.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs consistently.
- Ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive movements.
- Strong attention to detail and inventory accuracy.
- Commitment to workplace safety.
Preferred Qualifications
- Warehouse, distribution, or material handling experience.
- Experience with shipping, receiving, stocking, and order picking.
- Experience loading customer delivery trucks.
- Ability to work overtime when needed.
- Reliable attendance and strong work ethic.
Work Environment
- Large distribution center (500,000+ sq. ft.).
- Fast-paced warehouse operation supporting appliance distribution.
- Exposure to moving equipment, warehouse noise, and varying temperatures.
- Physical role requiring lifting, bending, squatting, and standing throughout the shift.
Why Join Us?
Guaranteed hours and frequent overtime opportunities Fast onboarding process Monthly employee appreciation events Catered meals and incentive programs Stable, supportive, team-oriented environment Growth opportunities within a large distribution operation📞 Apply today! Qualified candidates can expect quick consideration from an Aerotek recruiter. Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Florence, NJ.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $19.50 - $19.50/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 27, 2026.
Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Florence,NJ.
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.