Forklift Operator

Job Description

Job Title: Forklift Operator

Pay: $19.50/hr

Location: Rome, NY

Shifts:

1st: 5:00AM-1:00PM, M-F

2nd: 1:00PM-9:00PM, M-F

Job Summary

We are looking for a reliable and detail-oriented Forklift Operator to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for unloading, verifying, and staging inbound merchandise using equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, and handheld scanners. Your work will be essential to maintaining the smooth flow of goods throughout our warehouse.

Key Responsibilities

Unload inbound merchandise using forklifts, pallet jacks, or manual handling.

Stage merchandise in designated scanning areas.

Verify pallet counts and sign freight bills of lading.

Use handheld scanners to identify and sort merchandise by department.

Apply accurate receiving labels to products.

Restack and wrap merchandise for transport and stocking.

Report overages, shortages, or damages to the Supervisor.

Deliver scanned merchandise to appropriate warehouse staging areas.

Work Environment

You’ll work in a dynamic warehouse environment using equipment such as forklifts and RF scanners. The role requires adherence to safety protocols and may involve overtime. We foster a clean, organized, and team-focused workplace.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.50 - $19.50/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 Rome,NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 30, 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.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.