Forklift Operator
Aerotek
Rochester, NY (In Person)
$47,840 Salary, Full-Time
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!!! Job Description This role involves operating a forklift for most of the day to move, stage, and organize inventory within a large warehouse environment. You will prepare materials for installers, use a pallet jack and hand jack to move materials, and support general material handling and inventory activities throughout the facility. Responsibilities Operate a forklift safely and efficiently for the majority of the workday to move and stage inventory. Use a hand jack and pallet jack to transport materials throughout the warehouse. Prepare and organize materials so they are ready and accessible for installers. Handle and move heavy materials as part of daily physical labor tasks. Support general material handling and inventory activities, including organizing and staging products. Follow all safety procedures and guidelines while working in a busy warehouse with many moving parts. Collaborate with on-site teams and advisors to ensure materials are in the correct locations and ready when needed. Maintain a clean and organized work area to promote safety and efficiency. Essential Skills Proven experience operating a forklift in a warehouse or similar environment. Extensive physical labor experience, including heavy lifting and manual material handling. Experience with pallet jacks and hand jacks for moving materials. Experience in material handling, inventory, or general labor in a warehouse setting. Strong attendance and reliability, with a consistent record of showing up on time and ready to work. Ability to work safely and effectively in a large, fast-paced facility with many moving parts. Experience working on large projects, including those involving major distribution or fulfillment centers. Additional Skills & Qualifications Experience working on Amazon-related projects or within large e-commerce distribution environments. Experience in construction, carpentry, or general labor that involved extensive physical work. Demonstrated ability to perform well in demanding environments and stand out among peers. Comfort working with advisors and service providers in a coordinated project environment. Why Work Here? You join a high-performance team where strong contributors have the opportunity to be selected for a travel team and support projects at different locations. You gain valuable exposure to a large, modern fulfillment facility and the chance to build experience that can strengthen your long-term career in warehousing, logistics, and material handling. Work Environment You work inside a large Amazon facility with many moving parts and an active, fast-paced warehouse setting. The role involves collaboration with on-site advisors and service partners, and requires consistent awareness of safety due to frequent equipment and personnel movement. The schedule typically runs Monday through Friday, with occasional work on Saturdays, for approximately 8 to 10 hours per day. The dress code includes steel-toe footwear, jeans, and a work shirt, reflecting the hands-on and safety-focused nature of the environment. Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Rochester, NY. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $23.00/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 Rochester,NY.
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.Similar remote jobs
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