Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

Job Title: Forklift Operator

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced forklift operator with proficiency in using a clamp truck or propane sit down forklift. The main responsibilities include unloading materials and merchandise from incoming vehicles and stacking them in assigned places. You will also be required to locate and move stock of products to pallets or crates for storage or shipment. It's crucial to identify damages, report shortages, or quality deficiencies. Additionally, transporting raw materials to production workstations is part of the job. Inspecting machinery to determine the need for repairs and guaranteeing safety by performing regular maintenance is also expected. You will keep updated records of inventory and activity logs. Complying with company policies and legal guidelines is a must. You will play a key role in maintaining a safe and orderly environment of the facilities.

Hard Skills

• Experience with a clamp truck or propane sit down forklift

• Ability to unload materials and merchandise from incoming vehicles

• Competence in moving stock to pallets or crates for storage or shipment

• Capability to identify damages and report shortages or quality deficiencies

• Proficiency in transporting raw materials to production workstations

• Skill in inspecting machinery and performing regular maintenance

• Proficiency in maintaining updated records of inventory and activity logs

• Knowledge of company policies and legal guidelines

Soft Skills

• Attention to detail

• Good communication skills

• Commitment to safety and quality

• Effective organizational skills

Job Type

This is a Contract-to-Hire position with a duration of 480 Hour(s).

Work Site

This is a fully on-site position in Medford, New York.

Work Environment

You will be working in a warehouse setting.

About Aerotek:

We know that a company's success starts with its employees. We also know that an individual's success starts with the right career opportunity. As a Best of Staffing® Client and Talent leader, Aerotek's people-focused approach yields competitive advantage for our clients and rewarding careers for our contract employees. Since 1983, Aerotek has grown to become a leader in recruiting and staffing services. With more than 250 non-franchised offices, Aerotek's 8,000 internal employees serve more than 300,000 contract employees and 18,000 clients every year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in talent solutions. Learn more at Aerotek.com.

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.