Forklift Operator

  • Aerotek
  • Leetsdale, Pennsylvania
  • Full Time
Forklift Operator**

**Job Description**

This entry-level crane and forklift position involves working with a team to efficiently move materials through the shop and set up presses and drills. The role requires using an overhead crane and a forklift to handle materials safely, working from order sheets to prepare products, and staging shipments for both incoming and outbound deliveries.

**Responsibilities**

+ Move materials through the shop and set up presses/drills.

+ Use an overhead crane to handle materials.

+ Operate a forklift safely to handle materials.

+ Work from order sheets to prepare products.

+ Stage and set up shipments for incoming and outbound deliveries.

**Why Work Here?**

The company boasts incredible employee retention, with many team members having worked there for over 15 years. They are looking to expand their team long term and offer excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and a 401K match.

**Work Environment**

This is an industrial environment that is not climate-controlled, meaning it will be cold in the winter and hot in the summer. Employees will work both inside and outside as needed, with moderate noise levels due to crane breaks and metal grinding. The job offers two shifts: Monday to Friday from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, and a second shift from 3:30 PM to midnight.

**SHIFT:**

Second shift and will train on First for one month.

**Pay and Benefits**

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $21.50/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 Leetsdale,PA.

**Application Deadline**

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 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.
Job ID: 485659590
Originally Posted on: 7/17/2025

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