Job Title: Forklift Operator

Job Description

Join our production team and play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of our processes. You will be responsible for safely moving materials, supporting production lines, and maintaining a clean, organized workspace within our frozen warehouse and processing areas.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily forklift inspections and complete inspection checklists.
• Safely operate a 3-stage forklift in a racked frozen warehouse.
• Move pails, cases, and totes from frozen storage to production lines.
• Track and manage inventory transactions accurately.
• Transport products between production, drying, and storage areas.
• Ensure cleanliness and organization in the dryer and infusion areas.
• Stack pallets, bins, and lugs neatly in outdoor areas.
• Remove waste and garbage from the plant to designated disposal areas.
• Inspect materials before supplying them to production.
• Provide break relief for other line operators.
• Perform other duties as assigned by your supervisor.

Essential Skills

• Valid forklift certification and experience with 3-stage forklifts.
• Ability to read and interpret lot numbers, tags, and warehouse locations.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Willingness to work overtime and weekends as needed.
• Good attendance and reliability.
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
• Must be able to read, write, and communicate clearly in English.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 lbs.
• Comfortable with standing, bending, kneeling, and climbing stairs.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Good vision (with or without corrective lenses) and color differentiation.
• Use of hands and arms for reaching, handling, and operating equipment.

Why Work Here?

Benefit from competitive pay and overtime opportunities within a supportive team environment. Experience opportunities for growth and advancement, fostering both professional and personal development.

Work Environment

Work in a structured shift environment with options for A, B, C, and D shifts. Each shift follows a specific schedule, allowing for consistency and balance in your work-life routine.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Royal City, Washington.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/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 Royal City,WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 12, 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.