Slip Sheet Operator

Job Title: Slip Sheet Operator

Job Description

This role operates slip sheet forklifts and other powered industrial trucks to safely pick, move, and store products within narrow aisle racking systems in a large distribution environment. The Slip Sheet Operator ensures accurate inventory handling, supports shipping and receiving activities, and maintains a clean, organized, and safety-focused warehouse.

Responsibilities

• Operate slip sheet forklifts to pick, move, and store products in narrow aisle racking systems.
• Safely maneuver forklifts and related equipment in tight spaces while maintaining load stability.
• Retrieve and place pallets at varying heights, including high-level racking positions.
• Use turret trucks, stand-up forklifts, and electric pallet jacks to support warehouse operations as needed.
• Perform daily equipment inspections, identify issues, and promptly report maintenance needs.
• Follow all warehouse safety protocols and comply with OSHA standards and site-specific procedures.
• Accurately scan, label, and record inventory movements using warehouse management systems (WMS) and RF scan guns.
• Assist with cycle counts, stock replenishment, and put-away activities to maintain accurate inventory levels.
• Support order picking and shipping and receiving functions to ensure timely processing of customer orders.
• Collaborate with warehouse staff and supervisors to meet productivity and accuracy goals.
• Maintain a clean, orderly, and hazard-free work area, including assigned aisles and equipment zones.

Essential Skills

• Proven ability to operate slip sheet forklifts in a warehouse or distribution environment.
• Experience working in narrow aisle racking systems and handling pallets at varying heights.
• Ability to operate turret trucks and stand-up forklifts safely and efficiently.
• Proficiency using RF scanners and RF scan guns for picking, put-away, and inventory tracking.
• Hands-on experience with warehouse management systems (WMS) for scanning, labeling, and recording inventory movements.
• Experience in shipping and receiving, including loading, unloading, and staging products.
• Experience with warehouse picking, put-away, and stock replenishment processes.
• Ability to safely lift and move items weighing up to 50 lbs on a regular basis.
• Strong awareness of warehouse safety protocols and commitment to following OSHA standards.
• Attention to detail and accuracy when handling inventory and documenting movements.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience operating electric pallet jacks in a distribution or warehouse setting.
• Familiarity with cycle counting and basic inventory control practices.
• Comfort working with narrow aisles and high racking in a fast-paced distribution environment.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills to coordinate with warehouse staff and supervisors.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and support different warehouse functions as needed.

Why Work Here?

You will join a large, established distribution operation that values safety, teamwork, and reliability. The environment offers the opportunity to work with modern material-handling equipment and warehouse systems while contributing directly to efficient product flow. You can expect a structured setting with clear processes, opportunities to develop your equipment operation skills, and a consistent shift schedule that supports work-life balance.

Work Environment

This position is based in a large distribution warehouse that relies on slip sheet forklifts, turret trucks, stand-up forklifts, electric pallet jacks, and RF scan guns to move and track inventory. The role is scheduled on the 2nd shift, providing consistent hours in a fast-paced, high-volume operation. You will work in narrow aisle racking systems and at varying heights, handling pallets and products throughout the facility. The environment emphasizes strict adherence to safety protocols and OSHA standards, with routine equipment inspections and organized work areas. Typical warehouse attire and appropriate safety gear are required to perform the job safely and effectively.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Edison, NJ.

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $18.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Edison,NJ.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 22, 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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
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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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
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