Reach Forklift Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Reach Forklift Operator
Job Description

We are seeking a skilled reach forklift operator to join our team in a contract-to-hire position. You will be responsible for efficiently operating an electric pallet jack, picking pallets off shelves, and moving between refrigerated, freezer, and dry sections throughout your shift. Your role will also involve stacking and wrapping pallets, as well as loading, unloading, and staging materials. You will use a handheld RF scanner to ensure the correct products are picked.

Responsibilities

• Operate an electric pallet jack to pick pallets off shelves.
• Move between refrigerated, freezer, and dry sections throughout the shift.
• Stack and wrap pallets.
• Load, unload, and stage materials.
• Use a handheld RF scanner to scan proper products.

Essential Skills

• Experience operating an electric pallet jack.
• Proficiency in using a handheld RF scanner.
• Ability to work in cold environments.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous warehouse experience.
• Steel toe boots are required.
• Must pass a machine test during the interview process.

Why Work Here?

We offer comprehensive healthcare, vision, dental, and 401k benefits. Additionally, we provide jackets, gloves, and hats for working in the freezer section, ensuring your comfort in cold environments.

Work Environment

This is a fully on-site position located in Linden, New Jersey. You will work in the freezer and refrigerated sections of a fast-paced warehouse environment. Your shift will be from Sunday through Thursday, starting at 6pm and ending at 4am. We provide jackets, gloves, and hats to ensure comfort in colder areas.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Linden, New Jersey.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $17.50 - $19.50/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 Linden,NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 8, 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.