Forklift Operator

**Job Title: Forklift Operator****Job Description**We are seeking a dedicated Forklift Operator who possesses a High School Diploma or equivalent and is at least 18 years of age.Candidates should have 0-1 year of related experience.The role requires the ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos, as well as written documentation containing scheduled moves, printout computer screens, and store tickets for accurate product movement.You will present information effectively in one-on-one and small group situations to co-workers, including Supervisors/Managers. Mathematical skills are essential, including the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers. You must operate clean-up brooms, plastic compactors, forklifts, and carts, and maintain the required forklift certification and license.Daily tasks include keying product/move data into terminals, working in cold/freezing temperatures of 30 degrees, and using Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) with the potential to use SAP (Systems Applications Products in Data Processing). Attention to detail, good communication skills, and professionalism are crucial. You must work well under pressure and comply with all safety policies and procedures, including the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).**Hard Skills**+ High School Diploma or equivalent+ 0-1 years of related experience+ Sit-down forklift experience+ Ability to read and comprehend instructions and documentation+ Mathematical skills for basic operations+ Operation of clean-up broom, plastic compactor, forklifts, and carts+ Forklift certification and license+ Computer exposure and/or experience+ Knowledge of WMS and SAP**Soft Skills**+ Good communication skills+ Ability to interact professionally with co-workers+ Ability to work with deadlines+ Ability to handle pressure+ Attention to detail**Job Type**This is a Contract-to-Hire position with a duration of 3 Month(s).**Work Site**This is a fully on-site position in Robbinsville Township, New Jersey.**Work Environment**Frozen food manufacturer. Must be comfortable with both warm and cold temperatures. Gowning up is required.**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.