Forklift Operator
Aerotek
**Job Title: Forklift Operator and Order Selector**
**Job Description**
We are seeking a dedicated Forklift Operator and Order Selector to join our team. This role requires a physically capable individual with experience in material handling and order selection. The successful candidate will be responsible for operating forklifts and ensuring the accurate and efficient selection of products.
**Responsibilities**
+ Select stock to fill customer orders.
+ Read order requirements and shelf locations.
+ Ensure order accuracy while meeting productivity goals.
+ Build and prepare pallets for shipping.
+ Safely operate equipment required to pick stock from shelves.
+ Work with team members and supervisors to ensure coordination of work.
+ Perform additional job duties as assigned.
**Essential Skills**
+ 1+ years of sitdown/standup forklift experience.
+ Minimum 6 months of order selecting experience.
+ Ability to lift a minimum of 50-100 lbs.
+ Experience with material handling, pallet jack, unloading, shipping, and receiving.
**Additional Skills & Qualifications**
+ High School Diploma or GED.
+ Experience using RF scanner.
**Why Work Here?**
This is a great opportunity to gain valuable industry knowledge and enhance your resume with longevity. Enjoy the perks of coffee, water, and snacks available in the break room.
**Work Environment**
Work in a dynamic warehouse environment with heating provided but no air conditioning. During the summer months, fans and open bay doors help maintain a comfortable atmosphere. The shift is Monday through Friday, from 7 am to 3:30 pm, with a 30-minute lunch break. Steel toed boots are required but not provided. Reliable transportation is necessary as the location is not on a bus line.
**Job Type & Location**
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Syracuse, NY.
**Pay and Benefits**
The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $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 Syracuse,NY.
**Application Deadline**
This position is anticipated to close on Feb 11, 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.
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