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Job Title: Forklift Operator

Job Description

As a Forklift Operator, you will be responsible for inspecting lines for leaks, verifying product flow into totes, ensuring totes and nozzles are not leaking, and checking for excessive wear. You will also confirm enough space for cylinders and verify that liquid levels are below operational limits. Additionally, you will coordinate with the supervisor regarding the disposal process, secure the cylinder in the disposal stand, and ensure proper installation. Safety and ergonomics are paramount in this role, requiring the use of proper lifting techniques and adherence to safety precautions to prevent leaks or equipment damage. The cylinders can weigh up to 60 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Inspect lines for leaks and verify product flow into totes.

• Ensure totes and nozzles are not leaking and check for excessive wear.

• Confirm enough space for cylinders and verify liquid levels are below operational limits.

• Coordinate with the supervisor regarding the disposal process.

• Re-check liquid levels and ensure tanks for disposal are verified.

• Secure cylinder in disposal stand, adjust nozzle, and ensure a proper fit.

• Attach and clamp the cylinder, apply air pressure, and verify the installation.

• Use proper lifting techniques to avoid injury.

• Follow safety precautions to prevent leaks or equipment damage.

Essential Skills

• Inventory management

• Forklift operation

• General labor

• Picking and loading

• Material handling

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in inspecting cylinders to be cleaned out and disposed of.

Why Work Here?

We offer an excellent benefits package including 401(k) with a dollar-for-dollar match for the first 3% and a 50% match for the next 2%, medical, dental, and vision insurance, 11 holidays, and two weeks of vacation after one year, with continued accrual.

Work Environment

You will be exposed to all weather conditions, including high heat, extreme colds, rain, snow, ice, and wind. The work environment is fast-paced with congested material handling equipment traffic and potential for drafty areas. There is also exposure to chemicals when handling pallets, cans, boxes of adhesive, and raw material chemicals. Pinch hazards from moving mechanical parts on forklifts and truck doors are present. Occasionally, you may need to work in high places using a safety cage.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Carlisle, Pennsylvania.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $26.00

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 Carlisle,PA.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Jan 31, 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.