Forklift Operator And Material Handler

Job Title: Forklift Operator and Material HandlerJob Description

This role involves safely and efficiently handling products throughout the warehouse, with a strong focus on frozen meat materials. You will perform critical tasks such as loading, unloading, weighing, bagging, packing, unpacking, and labeling pallets, as well as palletizing frozen meat from chest freezers and preparing it for shipment. You will also operate a sit-down forklift to move products and support overall warehouse operations.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload products from trucks, storage areas, and production lines in a safe and efficient manner.
• Handle frozen meat products by palletizing totes of chicken parts from chest freezers and placing them on pallets for shipment.
• Weigh, bag, pack, unpack, and label pallets to ensure accurate product identification and traceability.
• Operate a sit-down forklift to move, stack, and organize products and pallets within the warehouse.
• Perform general warehouse labor tasks, including material handling and organizing work areas.
• Ensure products are handled properly to maintain quality and prevent damage during all stages of handling.
• Follow all safety procedures and guidelines while operating equipment and working in a colder environment.
• Assist with maintaining a clean and orderly work area to support efficient warehouse operations.

Essential Skills

• Experience in warehouse operations, general labor, or material handling.
• Ability to safely operate a sit-down forklift.
• Capability to lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Comfort working in a colder environment with strong product odors.
• Attention to detail when weighing, bagging, packing, unpacking, and labeling pallets.
• Willingness and availability to work on a second shift schedule.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience working with frozen products or in cold storage environments.
• Experience handling meat products or similar materials.
• Strong work ethic and reliability in a fast-paced warehouse setting.

Why Work Here?

You will join a hardworking warehouse team where your contributions directly support efficient operations and on-time shipments. The role offers stable, hands-on work in a structured environment, with clear responsibilities and the opportunity to build or strengthen your experience in forklift operation and material handling. You will gain valuable exposure to cold storage logistics and develop practical skills that are highly transferable across warehouse and distribution settings.

Work Environment

This position is based in a warehouse environment that handles frozen meat products, specifically totes of chicken parts. The facility maintains a colder temperature, typically around 50 degrees in winter and 80 degrees in summer, and there is a strong smell associated with the frozen meat. You will operate a sit-down forklift and perform manual material handling tasks throughout the shift. The role is on the second shift, and you should be prepared for physical work, including lifting up to 50 pounds and spending extended periods in a cold environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Mifflintown, PA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.79 - $18.79/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 Mifflintown,PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 10, 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.

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.