Forklift Operator

Job Title: Forklift Operator Job Description

This role is a hands-on warehouse position in a food distribution facility, operating a forklift to accurately pull and prepare items for customer orders while supporting overall shipping, receiving, and material handling activities.

Responsibilities

• Operate a forklift safely and efficiently to pull items for customer orders in a busy food distribution warehouse.

• Use RF scanners to locate, pick, and confirm products according to order requirements.

• Accurately select and assemble orders, ensuring correct quantities, product types, and labeling.

• Perform general material handling tasks, including moving, staging, and organizing pallets and product.

• Assist with shipping and receiving activities, including loading and unloading trucks and verifying incoming and outgoing shipments.

• Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe work area, following all warehouse safety procedures and guidelines.

• Work collaboratively with warehouse team members to meet productivity and accuracy goals.

• Complete assigned tasks from the start of the shift until orders are finished for the day.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience operating a forklift in a warehouse or distribution environment.

• Hands-on experience using RF scanners for picking and inventory tasks.

• Background in order selecting and picking orders in a fast-paced setting.

• Experience with shipping and receiving processes in a warehouse.

• Strong material handling skills, including loading, unloading, and moving pallets and product.

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and maintain high accuracy in order selection.

• Capability to work an afternoon/evening shift until all orders are completed.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Prior experience in a food distribution or similar warehouse environment.

• Familiarity with basic warehouse documentation related to shipping and receiving.

• Comfort working with handheld RF scanning devices and basic warehouse technology.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety and product integrity.

Why Work Here?

Join a nationally recognized brand in the food distribution industry that offers stable work, consistent hours, and the opportunity to develop valuable warehouse and forklift skills. You will be part of a reliable operation that values accuracy, safety, and teamwork, providing a solid foundation for long-term growth in the logistics and distribution field.

Work Environment

The role is based in a food distribution warehouse environment, working among pallets, racking, and material handling equipment. You will primarily operate a forklift and use RF scanners and other standard warehouse tools. The schedule runs from approximately 5:30 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. or until all orders are completed, with limited overtime. The setting is active and fast-paced, with a focus on safe handling of food products and maintaining clean, organized work areas. Appropriate warehouse attire and safety gear are required to perform the role comfortably and safely.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Prince George, VA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 Prince George,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 31, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.