Forklift Operator – Immediate Hire

Location: Seaford, DE

Pay: $17.00/hour to start

About the Role

We're looking for a skilled Warehouse Associate to join our warehouse team in Sussex County, DE. If you're experienced with stand-up forklifts and pallet jacks, detail-oriented, and thrive in team-oriented work environments, we'd love to meet you. This position plays a key role in our shipping and distribution operations, with an opportunity for long-term growth.

Key Responsibilities

Safely operate stand-up forklifts and pallet jacksAccurately assign and fulfill ordersLabel packages according to company standardsLoad and unload trailers on a tight scheduleUse RF scanners to manage inventoryKeep work areas clean and organizedPerform equipment checks and report issuesCollaborate with team members to boost efficiencyFollow all workplace safety procedures

Essential Skills

Forklift and pallet jack operationAbility to work well within small teamsOrder picking and packingRF scanner usageShipping, receiving, and inventory controlMaterial handling and unloading

Qualifications

Prior experience with stand-up forklifts and pallet jacksProficient with RF scannersPhysically capable of lifting heavy objectsStrong attention to detail and time managementEffective communication and teamwork skillsPositive attitude and reliable work ethic

Why Join Us?

We're a well-established company with several locations across the Delmarva region. We believe in recognizing talent and promoting from within—many of our branch managers started in roles just like this.

Ready to Apply?

If you're dependable, ready to get to work, and want a path toward career advancement, apply now!

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $16.50 - $17.00/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 Seaford,DE.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 28, 2025.

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\n About Aerotek:\n\n

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.

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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.

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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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