Job Title: 2nd Shift Warehouse Associate (Forklift Operator)
Job Description
This 2nd shift Warehouse Associate role focuses on operating a sit-down forklift and supporting production activities in a clean, organized agricultural seed warehouse. You will work Monday through Friday from 12:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., handling, stacking, and labeling large seed bags while following established production policies and procedures. The position requires consistent heavy lifting, attention to safety, and the ability to perform repetitive tasks efficiently and accurately.
Responsibilities
Operate a sit-down forklift safely and efficiently to move, load, and unload agricultural seed bags throughout 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 operations.
Lift, carry, and throw seed bags as needed when not operating the forklift, including handling bags that resemble large bags of rice or grass seed.
Assist with labeling products accurately to ensure correct identification and traceability.
Help with bagging products and preparing them for shipping, receiving, and warehouse distribution activities.
Support picking orders and staging products for shipment according to production and warehouse schedules.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area by following warehouse housekeeping standards.
Follow all safety guidelines and use required personal protective equipment, including steel-toe footwear.
Perform repetitive tasks with consistency and attention to detail while meeting productivity and quality expectations.
Essential Skills
Previous warehouse experience in a production, distribution, or logistics environment.
Hands-on forklift experience, specifically with sit-down forklifts, in a warehouse or production setting.
Work experience in production operations, including familiarity with basic production policies and procedures.
Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds or more on a consistent basis throughout the shift.
Capability to perform repetitive physical tasks while maintaining focus and accuracy.
Basic understanding of shipping, receiving, and order picking processes.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and adhere to safety and operational guidelines.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience working in warehouse distribution environments handling bulk or bagged products.
Prior involvement in shipping and receiving operations, including staging and organizing products.
Comfort operating material handling equipment in a fast-paced production setting.
Strong work ethic, reliability, and willingness to assist with various warehouse and production tasks as needed.
Why Work Here?
You will join a well-organized, safety-focused warehouse environment dedicated to supporting modern agriculture through high-quality seed production. The facility offers a structured 2nd shift schedule, allowing you to plan your time reliably during the week. You will work with experienced team members, gain hands-on forklift and production experience, and contribute directly to a mission-driven operation that values efficiency, cleanliness, and consistent quality.
Work Environment
The role is based in a very clean and organized warehouse facility dedicated to agricultural seed production and distribution. The work environment is climate-influenced but not fully climate-controlled, with temperatures typically in the mid-40s to 50s Fahrenheit during winter months and warmer conditions in the summer. You will work a 2nd shift schedule from 12:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The position involves frequent use of sit-down forklifts, handling large seed bags, and performing repetitive lifting and stacking tasks. The dress code requires a T-shirt, jeans, and steel-toe footwear with no exceptions, reflecting a safety-first culture. The facility emphasizes organization, cleanliness, and adherence to safety standards to support efficient production and warehouse operations.
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 18, 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.
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