**Job Title: Forklift Operator** **Job Description** Operate turret forklifts to pick, move, and store products in narrow aisle racking systems. Safely maneuver equipment in tight spaces while maintaining load stability. Retrieve and place pallets at varying heights, including high-level racking. Perform daily equipment inspections and report maintenance needs. Follow warehouse safety protocols and comply with OSHA standards. Accurately scan, label, and record inventory movements using warehouse management systems (WMS). Assist with cycle counts, stock replenishment, and order picking. Collaborate with warehouse staff and supervisors to meet productivity goals. Maintain a clean and organized work area. **Responsibilities** + Operate turret forklifts to pick, move, and store products in narrow aisle racking systems. + Safely maneuver equipment in tight spaces while maintaining load stability. + Retrieve and place pallets at varying heights, including high-level racking. + Perform daily equipment inspections and report maintenance needs. + Follow warehouse safety protocols and comply with OSHA standards. + Accurately scan, label, and record inventory movements using warehouse management systems (WMS). + Assist with cycle counts, stock replenishment, and order picking. + Collaborate with warehouse staff and supervisors to meet productivity goals. + Maintain a clean and organized work area. **Essential Skills** + Proficiency in operating turret trucks and reach trucks. + Experience with RF scanners and warehouse management systems. + Knowledge of warehouse operations, including shipping, receiving, and inventory management. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. + Experience operating sit-down forklifts. **Why Work Here?** Join a dynamic team in a large distribution company where you can grow your skills and advance your career. Enjoy a collaborative work environment that values safety and efficiency, and work with supportive colleagues to achieve productivity goals. **Work Environment** This position involves working the 1st shift in a large distribution company. Operators are required to work with turret and reach trucks in a warehouse setting. The environment is fast-paced and safety-focused, with a commitment to maintaining a clean and organized workspace. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract position based out of Edison, NJ. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $17.50 - $17.50/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 Edison,NJ. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Dec 19, 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.