Forklift Operator

<strong style="font-weight:700;">Job Title: Forklift Operator</strong><strong>Job Description</strong><p>This role operates a variety of powered industrial trucks to safely move, load, and unload large appliances and televisions throughout a distribution facility. You will handle incoming and outgoing products, ensure accurate placement in storage locations, and support efficient order fulfillment for store and home delivery shipments.</p><strong>Responsibilities</strong><ul><li>Operate forklifts, clamp trucks, reach trucks, stock pickers, and other powered industrial equipment safely and efficiently throughout the facility.</li><li>Stock incoming products into designated storage locations according to facility procedures and inventory requirements.</li><li>Shuttle products from storage locations to various areas of the building where they are needed for processing, staging, or shipment.</li><li>Offload incoming products from trailers, ensuring careful handling of appliances and televisions that are 46 inches and larger.</li><li>Load outbound trailers with products destined for stores or home delivery, following load plans and safety guidelines.</li><li>Handle materials with care to prevent damage to appliances, televisions, and related products during movement and storage.</li><li>Follow all equipment certification requirements and operate only the equipment for which you are properly certified.</li><li>Maintain a clean and organized work area in and around loading docks, staging zones, and storage aisles.</li><li>Adhere to all safety policies, procedures, and operational standards while operating powered industrial equipment.</li><li>Communicate effectively with supervisors and team members to coordinate product movement and resolve any issues with loads or locations.</li></ul><strong>Essential Skills</strong><ul><li>Proven ability to operate forklifts safely in a warehouse or distribution environment.</li><li>Experience operating reach trucks for moving and placing products at various rack heights.</li><li>Experience operating clamp trucks to handle large appliances and televisions.</li><li>Experience operating stock pickers to access and move products from elevated locations.</li><li>Strong material handling skills, including loading and unloading trailers and staging products.</li><li>Ability to handle large appliances and televisions (46 inches and larger) with care and precision.</li><li>High School Diploma.</li><li>Ability to work a 2nd shift schedule, Monday through Friday.</li><li>Commitment to following safety procedures and equipment certification requirements.</li></ul><strong>Additional Skills & Qualifications</strong><ul><li>Prior certification on forklifts, clamp trucks, reach trucks, and stock pickers.</li><li>Experience working in a distribution center or warehouse handling large consumer products.</li><li>Comfort working with trailers for both inbound and outbound freight.</li><li>Strong attention to detail when placing products into locations and loading trailers.</li><li>Ability to communicate clearly with team members and supervisors regarding product movement and location needs.</li></ul><strong>Why Work Here?</strong><p>You will join a stable distribution operation that values safety, reliability, and teamwork. The work schedule offers consistent 2nd shift hours Monday through Friday, supporting predictable routines and work-life balance. You will gain experience with a variety of powered industrial trucks and build valuable skills in a high-volume distribution environment.</p><strong>Work Environment</strong><p>This position is based in a distribution center that handles large appliances and televisions 46 inches and larger. You will primarily work on the 2nd shift, Monday through Friday, in a warehouse environment that includes loading docks, storage racks, and staging areas. The role involves frequent use of forklifts, clamp trucks, reach trucks, and stock pickers, as well as regular loading and unloading of trailers. Expect to work around moving equipment, in a fast-paced setting that requires adherence to safety procedures and appropriate work attire suitable for a warehouse and material handling environment.</p><strong>Job Type & Location</strong><p>This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Bellingham, MA.</p><strong>Pay and Benefits</strong><p>The pay range for this position is $23.35 - $23.35/hr. <p> 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.<p>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)</p><strong>Job Type & Location</strong><p>This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Bellingham, MA.</p><strong>Application Deadline</strong><p>This position is anticipated to close on Nov 13, 2026.</p><strong>Workplace Type</strong><p>This is a fully onsite position in Bellingham,MA.<p> </p> <p> </p> <font size="6"></font><h4>About Aerotek</h4> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p><b>San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:</b> <br />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.</p> <p><b>Massachusetts Lie Detector:</b> <br />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.</p> <p><b>Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):</b> <br />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.</p>