Job Title: Forklift Operator

Job Description

We are looking to hire a material handler/forklift operator for a third-party logistics company. In this role, you will be responsible for using a forklift to load chemical drums, transporting them to the staging dock, and labeling them. This position requires attention to detail and comfort with training on the first shift for the initial two weeks.

Responsibilities

• Operate a forklift to load and transport chemical drums.

• Use a paper pick sheet to locate and move items.

• Label chemical drums accurately.

• Ensure attention to detail in a chemical facility.

• Adhere to safety protocols, including wearing steel-toed boots/shoes.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 6 months experience with forklifts and pallet jacks.

• Minimum of 6 months experience in a warehouse environment.

• Attention to detail.

• Ability to work on the first shift for initial training.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with material handling equipment such as sit-down forklifts, stand-up forklifts, reach trucks, and pallet jacks.

• No specific education requirements.

• Good attendance record.

Why Work Here?

We offer a range of benefits and opportunities for growth. You can expect a pay increase once you become a permanent employee. We provide cross-training, which can lead to internal growth opportunities. Performance and attendance can lead to potential raises during the contract period. We offer six paid holidays and ten PTO days once you become a permanent employee. Overtime is also available. Our benefits package includes medical, vision, dental, life insurance, and a 401k with company match.

Work Environment

Our Client has developed a reusable polyethylene (PE) liner for trailers to reduce packaging costs by more than 40%. The warehouse is managed by WSI, which has about 40 employees between the floor and management. The position is for the second shift, from 2 pm to 10 pm, Monday to Friday, with training on the first shift for the first two weeks. Steel-toed shoes are required.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Selkirk, New Yor

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $19.00/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 Selkirk,NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 17, 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.