Forklift Operator

Job Title: Forklift Operator
Job Description
Join our team as a Forklift Operator, where you will play a crucial role in our operations. You will be responsible for efficiently operating stand-up forklifts to manage inbound and outbound shipments, load and unload trucks, and ensure that products are stored correctly. Your attention to detail is essential as you will be dealing with FDA-regulated products, with a focus on quality over quantity. You will work a rotating shift, either during the day or night, with opportunities for overtime.
Responsibilities

• Operate stand-up forklifts for inbound and outbound shipments.
• Load and unload trucks efficiently.
• Pick full pallets and store products accurately.
• Ensure adherence to GMP/SOPs and identify any errors or deviations.
• Utilize RF scanners for inventory management.

Essential Skills

• Experience operating stand-up forklifts.
• Attention to detail and adherence to FDA regulations.
• Ability to identify errors and ensure compliance with GMP/SOPs.
• Basic math skills and ability to use RF scanners.
• Capacity to lift up to 50 lbs.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Familiarity with SAP or inventory management systems.
• Experience in shipping, receiving, and warehouse operations.
• Good computer skills and a stable work history.
• Experience with electric pallet jacks and reach trucks.

Why Work Here?
Enjoy working in a brand-new, safe, and semi-climate controlled facility. Benefit from 12 paid holidays, a paid day off on your birthday, and a 401k plan with low-cost benefits. We offer performance-based raises and annual increases, along with employee engagement activities like parties and giveaways. Our supportive work environment and opportunities for advancement make this a great place to grow your career.
Work Environment
Work in a large 500,000 square foot warehouse with 40 employees. The facility is semi-climate controlled, featuring air conditioning in the summer but no heat in the winter to maintain product temperature requirements. As a distribution hub for chocolate manufacturing, the site is equipped for roasting beans and producing chocolate liquor, powders, and cocoa butter.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Bethlehem, PA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $20.00/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 Bethlehem,PA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jan 30, 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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