Job Title: Forklift Operator

Job Description

We are looking for a skilled Forklift Operator to join our team. The primary responsibility will be operating an order picker to pull doors throughout the night. The ideal candidate must be capable of lifting up to 50 lbs and be comfortable working on their feet for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Operate order picker and forklift to pull and stack doors.
• Utilize pick sheets for order picking, with potential transition to new technology systems.
• Perform physical labor, including lifting up to 50 lbs and working on feet all day.
• Unload trucks using forklifts and transport materials into the warehouse.
• Adhere to safety protocols, especially when operating cherry pickers and working at heights up to 30 feet.

Essential Skills

• Experience operating sit-down forklifts and cherry pickers/order pickers.
• Comfortable working at heights and able to be trained on cherry picker if not already experienced.
• Proficient in using pick sheets for order picking.
• Ability to perform physical labor and lift up to 50 lbs.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in shipping and receiving operations.
• Openness to learning and using new technologies.
• Ability to use tape measure and racking systems.

Why Work Here?

Our company offers great benefits, annual raises every April, and opportunities for career advancement. Employees receive an additional dollar per hour upon permanent hire and have the chance to progress through three levels: entry-level, production specialist, and senior production specialist, each with corresponding pay increases.

Work Environment

This position requires working from 5:30 PM to 2:00 AM, with the potential for up to 10-hour shifts. The work environment involves operating forklifts, performing physical labor, and working in a warehouse setting. Candidates must be comfortable working at heights and using various forklift types, including sit-down and cherry pickers. The dress code is safety-focused, with appropriate personal protective equipment required.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Sacramento, California.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.50 - $23.50/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 Sacramento,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 29, 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.