Forklift Operator

Job Description

Job Title: FORKLIFT OPERATOR & PICK/PACK 17.50/HR 1ST SHIFT

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MUST HAVE FORKLIFT EXPERIENCE - FAIRFAX, OH

Job Description

This full-time Order Picker role is part of a collaborative shipping team in a positive manufacturing environment. You will pick, pack, and prepare customer orders for shipment, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to quality standards. The position offers structured training, a clear shift schedule, and eligibility for bonus incentives.

Responsibilities

Pick, pack, and ship products accurately based on daily customer orders.

Follow quality plans and meet all specifications of customer orders in a timely manner.

Keep products separated, organized, and in proper rotation to maintain inventory integrity.

Monitor picked quantities while packing and promptly report any issues or discrepancies to the supervisor.

Use a continuous improvement mindset to identify and suggest opportunities to enhance processes and workflows.

Follow all workplace safety guidelines and procedures at all times.

Maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe work area, including workstations, equipment, and surrounding spaces.

Operate warehouse equipment such as pallet jacks, forklifts, and RF scanners as needed to move, track, and manage inventory.

Assist with general warehouse tasks including material handling, packaging, and production support as required.

Perform other duties as assigned to support the overall efficiency of the shipping and warehouse operations.

Essential Skills

Experience working in a warehouse or distribution environment.

Ability to pick, pack, and ship orders with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Familiarity with shipping and receiving processes.

Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, quality plans, and order specifications.

Strong focus on safety and ability to follow workplace safety guidelines.

Ability to maintain a clean and organized work area.

Comfort with physical tasks such as standing, walking, lifting, and moving materials throughout the shift.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience operating forklifts, including sit-down forklifts.

Experience using pallet jacks for material handling.

Familiarity with RF scanners for inventory tracking and order processing.

Experience in inventory control and stock rotation.

Experience in packaging, production, or general labor roles in a manufacturing or warehouse setting.

Demonstrated dedication to customer service.

Flexible and adaptable approach to changing priorities and workloads.

Solutions-driven mindset with a focus on problem solving.

Strong sense of ownership and accountability for work quality and outcomes.

Why Work Here?

You will join a growing organization that values teamwork, reliability, and continuous improvement. The company offers a positive manufacturing environment, structured training, and clear processes to support your success. Full-time employees are eligible for bonus incentives, providing additional recognition for your contributions. You will work with a team that emphasizes flexibility, customer focus, and a solutions-driven culture, giving you the opportunity to take ownership of your work and make a meaningful impact each day.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position in a manufacturing and warehouse setting, working closely with a shipping team. Training is conducted on an 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. shift for approximately 30 to 90 days, after which the regular shift runs from 11:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. The role involves working on the warehouse floor with exposure to typical manufacturing and distribution activities. You will use equipment such as pallet jacks, sit-down forklifts, RF scanners, and other material handling tools. The environment emphasizes cleanliness, sanitation, and safety, with clear guidelines to keep work areas organized and hazard-free. Attire is practical and suitable for a warehouse and production environment, supporting safe and efficient performance of physical tasks.Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Cincinnati, OH.Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $12.00 - $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)Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Cincinnati,OH.Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 14, 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.Company Description

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 meet 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 in solving 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.