**Job Title: Forklift Operator** **Job Description** The Warehouse Operator is responsible for the accurate and efficient handling of inbound and outbound cargo. This includes receiving, documenting, storing, and shipping materials in accordance with company procedures and safety standards. The role also involves maintaining a clean and organized warehouse environment and supporting team operations. **Responsibilities** + Receive, tally, and document incoming cargo. + Inspect shipments for damage, loss, or discrepancies and report issues to the supervisor. + Safely store materials in designated locations and communicate updates to the office for inventory tracking. + Notify office staff upon driver arrival and direct drivers to appropriate loading areas. + Confirm that drivers have the required equipment before loading. + Retrieve pick tickets, select correct cargo, and ensure it is clean, secure, and properly labeled. + Load trucks safely and scan labels to verify shipment accuracy. + Maintain a clean, safe, and organized warehouse and yard. + Clear and clean storage locations after shipments to prepare for new inventory. + Assist in reworking or reorganizing cargo as needed. + Handle all cargo with care and attention to detail. **Essential Skills** + Proficiency in operating forklifts, including sit down forklifts handling loads between 5,000 lbs and 55,000 lbs. + Material handling and general labor experience. + Ability to drive around unbalanced loads such as transformers, steel coils, carpet rolls, and bundles of plywood. + General labor skills including applying plastic wrap to materials, repacks, and stripping containers. + Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform heavy lifting. + 4-5 years of relevant experience. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Assist in training new warehouse staff. + Participate in daily housekeeping and upkeep of tools and equipment. + Maintain accountability for radios, tools, and other assigned equipment. + Perform other duties as assigned. **Why Work Here?** Join a large, growing company with 6,000 - 7,000 employees nationwide and benefit from a full benefits package once you become a full-time employee. Our tenured staff, with most employees having been with us for 5-25 years, creates a stable and experienced work environment. **Work Environment** The work shift is from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, with a rolling 30-minute lunch break. You will spend around 60% of your day operating a forklift, though some days may require full-day operation. The role involves handling various unbalanced loads and performing general labor tasks. The warehouse environment prioritizes safety, cleanliness, and organization. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $21.00/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 Dundalk,MD. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Sep 5, 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.