Receiving Forklift Operator

Receiving Forklift Operator

Qualifications, skills, and all relevant experience needed for this role can be found in the full description below.

Alternate Job Titles :

Warehouse Forklift Receiver

Shipping & Receiving Operator

Forklift Inventory Associate

Materials Handler – Forklift Certified

Warehouse Logistics Technician

Location : Norristown, PA

Onsite Flexibility : Onsite

Contract Details

Position Type : Contract

Contract Duration : ~2.5 months

Start Date : 10 / 13 / 2025

Shift / Hours : Monday–Friday, 7 : 00 AM to 3 : 30 PM

Job Summary

The Receiving Forklift Operator is responsible for the efficient handling of inbound and outbound materials, ensuring accuracy in shipping, receiving, routing, and documentation processes. The role involves direct operation of forklifts and material handling equipment and demands strict compliance with safety and quality procedures.

Key Responsibilities

Receive, inspect, verify, and process incoming materials.

Enter material receipts into the Materials Management software system.

Notify management of any discrepancies in shipping documentation.

Prepare documentation and materials for outbound shipments.

Manage the Returned Goods process per SOP guidelines.

Stage stock for internal departments and ensure proper rotation based on expiration.

Identify and escalate short-dated materials (under 30 days shelf life).

Participate in cycle counts and full physical inventories.

Comply with applicable policies including OSHA, CLIA, and internal protocols.

Recommend and support process improvements.

Assist in order picking, packing, delivery, and record management.

Support internal and external mail distribution processes.

Operate forklifts and powered lift equipment as needed.

Required Experience

Minimum 6 months in materials management.

Forklift experience is essential.

Nice-to-Have Experience

Experience with : Picking and loading

Inventory control

Cycle counts

Record keeping systems

Required Skills

Forklift and powered lift equipment operation

Basic math and data entry

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

Team collaboration

Physical ability to lift up to 70 lbs

Communication and problem-solving

Preferred Skills

Barcode scanner and inventory systems

Document validation and product receipt processes

Additional Skills

Receiving systems (e.g., Quest internal system)

Experience with shipping logistics and warehouse routing

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

About the Client

A leading provider of diagnostic information services that empowers healthier lives. This organization delivers insights to improve care, leveraging the world’s largest clinical lab database to support patient outcomes and healthcare decisions.

About GTT

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation. As part of an economically disadvantaged Native American-owned enterprise, GTT promotes diversity and inclusion. Our clients span Fortune 500 companies in finance, tech, life sciences, and more across North America.

Job Number & Hashtags

Job Number : 25-26744

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