$24/hr>Permanent Forklift Operator Role In Hillsborough> Friday- Sunday- 12 Hour Shift>Bilingual/Spa

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Forklift Operator

Job Description

As a Forklift Operator, you will play a crucial role in the logistics and operations team by ensuring the efficient movement of goods within the warehouse. You will be responsible for receiving, shipping, and handling materials, as well as operating necessary equipment to facilitate these processes.

Responsibilities

• Unload trucks, trailers, or other vehicles and move merchandise to the appropriate areas.
• Load finished goods from the production area onto trailers for shipment.
• Relocate materials within the warehouse as necessary, moving necessary components from storage to production activities.
• Prepare and complete necessary documentation for receiving forms, shipping documents, and production tallies.
• Regularly operate equipment such as personal computers, printers, bar code scanners, telephones, faxes, and copiers.
• Handle the movement of pallets on and off trailers, racks, and other locations using site equipment like stand-up and sit-down forklifts, pallet jacks, and clamp equipment.
• Utilize personal computers for producing bar-code labels, inventory information, and receiving & shipping paperwork.
• Operate bar-coding equipment to move and locate material within the plant.
• Operate hand or power-driven trucks for receiving, shipping, and production coverage activities.
• Use scales and stretch wrap equipment necessary for distribution activities.
• Maintain good housekeeping and safety standards within the department.
• Follow all applicable waste and scrap reduction, recycling guidelines.
• Receive Hazardous Waste Operation (HAZWOPER) training and certification as required.
• Adhere to the daily production schedule and prioritize job duties to ensure assignments are completed.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in shipping and receiving operations.
• Experience with material handling and inventory management.
• Ability to operate sit-down forklifts and RF scanners.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Accountability for following all Quality, GMP, and cleaning standards and guidelines.
• Adherence to current work instructions and Quality Control Plans.
• Ability to perform Statistical Process Control Charting and take corrective action.
• Good housekeeping practices.
• Familiarity with ISO internal management systems.

Why Work Here?

This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive environment with a focus on safety and efficiency. Employees are valued for their contributions and are offered opportunities for voluntary overtime. You will also receive comprehensive training, including HAZWOPER certification.

Work Environment

The work environment typically involves working 40 hours per week, with opportunities for voluntary overtime, including weekends. You will frequently stand, walk, lift up to 50 lbs, and perform various physical activities. The work is conducted both indoors and occasionally outdoors with seasonably normal temperatures. Proper use of PPE is required at all times.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Hillsborough, New Jersey.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.25 - $18.25/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 Plainfield,NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 19, 2025.

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.

Company Description

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 meet 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 in solving 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.

Company Description

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 meet 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 in solving 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.