Aerotek is hiring: Forklift Operator in Baltimore

Job Title: Forklift Operator
Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Forklift Operator to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for utilizing a forklift to move products, handling shipping and receiving tasks, and performing general labor duties including lifting boxes up to 50 lbs. This role is integral to our operations, ensuring that our warehouse and production areas run smoothly.

Responsibilities

• Utilize forklift to move products
• Handle shipping and receiving tasks
• Perform general labor and physical duties
• Load bands from wood pulp into bins
• Lift boxes up to 50 lbs
• Perform general warehouse and production duties
• Engage in material handling, picking, and production tasks

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in operating a forklift
• Ability to handle general labor and production duties
• Capability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Experience in general warehouse and production environments
• Material handling experience

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Strong reliability and work ethic
• Ability to work independently

Why Work Here?

We offer a great opportunity for career growth and advancement. Our company has recently expanded, constructing a new building to accommodate increased business. We have stable contracts, including one with the state of Maryland for highway salt, ensuring consistent work, especially around the holidays. After conversion to a full-time employee, you will enjoy excellent benefits and a 401k matching program. Many of our employees start in the warehouse and advance to supervisory roles.

Work Environment

Employees must wear appropriate warehouse clothing, including jeans and steel-toed boots, and shirts or sweatshirts without graffiti. The work environment can be hot in the summer and cold in the winter, with tasks performed both indoors and outdoors. Reliability is crucial, especially during inclement weather, as we supply salt for road clearance. Typical work hours are Monday to Friday from 7 am to 5 pm, with some overtime available.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Baltimore, Maryland.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $23.00

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 Baltimore,MD.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Jan 3, 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.

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.