Job Title: 1st Shift Warehouse Forklift Operator
Job Description
This role supports a clean, organized warehouse environment by safely operating a sit-down forklift and handling agricultural seed products. You will move, stack, and prepare large seed bags for production and distribution while following established production policies and procedures. The position requires consistent physical activity, attention to safety, and the ability to work overtime as needed.
Responsibilities
Operate a sit-down forklift safely and efficiently to move, load, and unload agricultural seed products within the warehouse.
Stack large seed bags, typically 2-3 bags high, ensuring stable and secure placement to maintain safety and product integrity.
Apply general knowledge of production policies and procedures to support daily production activities.
Lift, carry, and throw seed bags as needed when not operating the forklift, including handling bags that may weigh 50 pounds or more.
Assist with labeling products accurately to ensure correct identification and traceability.
Help bag products and prepare them for shipping, receiving, and warehouse distribution activities.
Support picking orders and staging materials for shipment or internal production use.
Perform repetitive tasks with consistency and care, maintaining focus on quality and safety throughout the shift.
Follow all warehouse safety guidelines, including proper use of personal protective equipment and adherence to facility rules.
Maintain a clean and organized work area, contributing to the overall cleanliness and orderliness of the warehouse.
Essential Skills
Previous warehouse experience in a production or distribution environment.
Proven forklift experience, specifically operating a sit-down forklift.
Work experience in production operations, including familiarity with production policies and procedures.
Ability to lift 50 pounds on a consistent basis throughout the shift.
Comfort working in a repetitive, physically demanding role while maintaining attention to detail.
Basic understanding of shipping, receiving, and order picking processes.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately and consistently.
Commitment to working overtime as needed, including extended daily hours.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience in warehouse distribution environments, including shipping and receiving.
Familiarity with order picking and staging materials for shipment.
Strong safety awareness and a track record of safe equipment operation.
Reliability and punctuality, with the ability to maintain consistent attendance.
Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a warehouse team.
Why Work Here?
You join a well-organized operation that values safety, cleanliness, and consistent processes. The role offers steady hours with opportunities for overtime, providing reliable work and income stability. You work with a supportive team in a structured environment where clear procedures guide daily tasks. The position allows you to build and strengthen practical warehouse and forklift skills that are highly transferable across the logistics and production industries.
Work Environment
This is a 1st shift position, typically scheduled from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with regular overtime that may extend the day to approximately 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The work takes place in a very clean and organized warehouse facility focused on agricultural seed products. Temperature conditions tend to be in the mid-40s to 50s Fahrenheit during winter months and can become warmer during summer months. The work is physically demanding and repetitive, involving frequent lifting and handling of 50-pound seed bags and regular operation of a sit-down forklift. The dress code requires a T-shirt, jeans, and steel-toe footwear at all times, with no exceptions. You will work around warehouse equipment and materials in a structured, safety-conscious environment.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Elizabethtown, PA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $18.50 - $18.50/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 Elizabethtown,PA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jun 12, 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.
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.
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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
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