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Job Title: Forklift Operator

Job Description

We are seeking eight skilled forklift operators to be trained on our forklifts and assist with material handling within a large distribution center that is expanding its footprint.

Responsibilities

+ Operate forklifts safely and efficiently to handle materials within the distribution center.

+ Assist with material handling and storage operations.

+ Ensure compliance with safety standards and procedures.

+ Participate in training sessions to learn about the specific forklifts used.

Essential Skills

+ Recent forklift experience.

+ 2+ years of forklift experience.

+ Previous certification in forklift operation.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Experience in a warehouse or distribution center environment is a plus.

Why Work Here?

This temporary project offers the chance to work within a rapidly growing distribution company expanding its footprint by an additional 900K sqft. While the project is temporary, top performers may have the opportunity to stay on after the project concludes, becoming eligible for direct hire. Enjoy a very clean and well-lit warehouse equipped with advanced technology, including Apex automated order picking machines. Join a great team where everyone is passionate about their individual roles within the company.

Work Environment

The work environment is a clean and well-lit warehouse equipped with advanced technology, including Apex automated order picking machines. Work alongside a passionate team in a rapidly expanding distribution center.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Syracuse, NY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.50 - $24.50/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 Syracuse,NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 26, 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.