Job Description
Job Title: Forklift Operator and Material Handler Job Description This role supports a start-to-finish manufacturing operation that produces high-quality tables and beds for the wellness and healthcare industries, including products used in doctor offices, hospitals, beauty salons, and other health-focused environments. The forklift operator and material handler ensures that materials are accurately received, stored, and delivered to the production line using a variety of warehouse handling equipment, while maintaining a clean, safe, and efficient work area and adhering to company policies and quality standards.
Responsibilities - Move materials to and from the production line to support manufacturing activities using forklifts (regular and stand-up), hand trucks, pallet jacks, large roller ladders, and other warehouse handling equipment.
- Utilize and maintain proficiency with the OW ERP system to look up and research purchase orders, specific inventory items, and inventory by location.
- Receive inbound shipments into the ERP system on applicable purchase orders and ensure accurate data entry for all received materials.
- Run, create, and complete data entry for "Needs List" reports to support production and inventory planning.
- Make inventory and location corrections in the system as needed and generate applicable product inventory and identification labels.
- Unload trucks and inbound freight, verifying package quantities against the bill of lading.
- Verify package quantities, contents, and part numbers against packing lists to ensure accuracy.
- Apply appropriate product identification labels on received items to ensure proper tracking and traceability.
- Identify, move, and store inspection and medical items in designated locations according to established procedures.
- Locate, move, and pull inventory items to and from applicable storage locations to support production and shipping requirements.
- Deliver materials and components to the appropriate production floor locations upon request to maintain continuous workflow.
- Maintain regular and punctual attendance and adhere to all company rules, policies, and procedures, including safety, quality, and department-specific guidelines.
- Demonstrate professional behavior, integrity, a strong work ethic, and adherence to high performance standards.
- Follow verbal and written work instructions accurately to complete tasks safely and efficiently.
- Keep the work area neat, organized, and free of hazards at all times.
- Show willingness to learn new skills and improve existing skills in an environment focused on continuous improvement.
- Work cooperatively with others in a team environment and support departmental efforts toward achieving organizational goals.
- Ensure personal productivity meets departmental demands and production schedules.
- Perform general maintenance on machines and conduct minor repairs to equipment as needed.
- Carry out departmental duties as required to support overall operations.
- Generate reports and analyses for departments as requested, using company software and tools.
- Communicate relevant information clearly and promptly to supervisors, peers, and other departments.
- Provide suggestions to improve quality, efficiency, and safety within the department and across the facility.
- Stay current on state-of-the-art technology affecting functional areas to increase innovation and maintain high competency in company software related to the position.
- Complete all required training to perform job requirements safely and consistently as specified by the Quality Management System (QMS).
- Understand the intended end use of products and be aware of device defects that may occur from improper performance of job tasks.
- Participate in periodic recertification and take responsibility for reporting any defects caused or observed in products or processes.
- Be available to work during production hours, Monday through Thursday, 5:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and work additional overtime hours as required.
Essential Skills - High school diploma or equivalent.
- Preferably at least 2 years of work experience in manufacturing or a similar environment.
- Prior forklift certification and hands-on experience operating forklifts and material handling equipment.
- Forklift and material handling equipment experience, including regular and stand-up forklifts, hand trucks, pallet jacks, and roller ladders.
- Ability to interpret detailed schematics or drawings; blueprint reading experience is highly preferred.
- Experience with traditional manufacturing processes, with machining and fabricating exposure preferred.
- Proficient computer skills, including strong proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with multiple departments.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly when required.
- Effective organizational and time management skills to handle multiple tasks and meet production demands.
- Ability to follow detailed verbal and written work instructions consistently.
- Capability to generate reports and perform basic data analysis related to inventory and departmental needs.
- Comfort working with hand tools, power tools, tape measures, and other basic assembly tools.
- Experience as an assembler for 1 or more years, ideally with the ability to interpret detailed schematics or drawings.
- Understanding of traditional manufacturing processes, including machining and fabricating operations.
- Comfort working in an environment that uses wood products, lacquer, metal products, and metal processing materials.
- Willingness to engage in continuous improvement activities and suggest ways to enhance quality and efficiency.
- Ability to stay current on relevant technology and software affecting warehouse and manufacturing operations.
- Capacity to work in a repetitive, side-to-side motion and maintain focus throughout the shift.
Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of New Freedom, PA.
Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $19.50 - $19.50/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
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 New Freedom,PA.
Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Oct 2, 2026.
About Aerotek Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.
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.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.
Job Tags
Weekly pay, Contract work, Temporary work, Work experience placement, Work at office, Monday to Thursday, Shift work