Forklift Operator

Job Title:

Forklift Operator /

Warehouse Associate Pay:

$22/hr Job Description The Forklift Operator / Warehouse Associate works under the guidance of operations leadership to support all day-to-day functions within the service center warehouse. This role focuses on safe and efficient material handling, accurate inventory management, and professional customer service when interacting with internal teams and external partners. The position also serves as a back-up Route Sales Driver as needed to support customer needs. Responsibilities Operate sit-down forklifts and pallet jacks safely to move, load, and unload products and equipment. Perform general material handling tasks including picking, staging, and organizing products for shipment or distribution. Receive and ship packages using carriers such as UPS, DHL, FedEx. Assist in loading delivery trucks with product, current promotional stock, and point-of-sale (POS) materials. Maintain organization of POS materials for the Route Sales team, ensuring items are easily accessible and properly stored. Pull and prepare orders accurately for distributor pickup, verifying quantities and product details. Maintain daily and weekly inventory logs, using RF scanners and other tools to track stock levels and movements. Essential Skills Experience with sit-down forklifts and pallet jacks Hands-on experience with material handling, including loading, unloading, picking, and staging product. Ability to use RF scanners for inventory tracking and order picking. Capability to perform general labor tasks such as lifting, moving, and organizing products and equipment. Effective communication skills to work closely with operations leadership and warehouse team members. Additional Skills & Qualifications Experience working with common shipping carriers such as UPS, DHL, and FedEx. Familiarity with handling and organizing point-of-sale (POS) materials and promotional stock. Ability to maintain cleanliness and organization in both warehouse and office areas. Interest in growth opportunities within a smaller department and willingness to learn additional responsibilities over time. Work Environment This role is based in an indoor warehouse setting with direct, regular communication with leadership. You will work around material handling equipment such as sit-down forklifts, pallet jacks, and RF scanners, and spend much of the day on your feet performing physical tasks like loading, unloading, and organizing product. The environment involves typical warehouse conditions, including varying temperatures, frequent movement of goods, and ongoing shipping and receiving activity. Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Salem, NH. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $40.00/hr. 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) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Salem,NH.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on May 15, 2026. 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.

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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.

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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.