Forklift Operator

Forklift Operator

Employer: Aerotek. Job Title: Forklift Operator Job Description This role involves safely operating forklifts, pallet jacks, and other warehouse equipment to move, store, and prepare products for shipment while maintaining accurate inventory records and a clean, safe work environment. You support daily warehouse operations by loading and unloading shipments, organizing stock, and coordinating with other departments to ensure efficient and accurate order fulfillment. Responsibilities - Safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, RF scanners, and other warehouse equipment in accordance with safety guidelines. - Load and unload inbound and outbound shipments, ensuring products move efficiently to and from storage locations. - Verify the accuracy, quantity, and condition of inbound and outbound shipments and promptly report any issues or discrepancies. - Pick, pack, and prepare customer orders for shipment, ensuring accuracy and adherence to customer standards. - Maintain inventory control by assisting with stock rotation, cycle counts, and physical inventory counts. - Efficiently stack, store, and organize merchandise in appropriate storage areas according to internal and customer-specific guidelines. - Use RF scanners to locate, pick, and track inventory and maintain accurate records of product movement. - Support general warehouse tasks such as labeling, sorting, wrapping, packing, pallet repair, and light assembly as needed. - Keep equipment and work areas clean, organized, and in compliance with OSHA and MSDS safety standards. - Perform minor equipment maintenance and complete required timecards, logs, and operational reports accurately and on time. - Coordinate daily activities with Customer Service, Transportation, and Maintenance teams to ensure smooth and efficient operations. - Follow all material handling procedures to minimize product damage and maintain a safe, orderly warehouse environment. Essential Skills - Proven ability to operate forklifts safely and effi