Forklift Driver

Job Title: Forklift Driver

Job Description

The Forklift Driver supports a busy harvest season by safely operating forklifts to load, unload, and move totes used for storing maraschino cherries in a fast-paced production environment. This is a contract role of approximately three months, with the possibility of longer-term opportunities based on performance. You will play a key role in keeping production flowing by ensuring materials are moved efficiently, accurately, and in line with safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Operate a forklift safely to load, unload, and move totes containing maraschino cherries throughout the production facility.

• Ensure production areas have a steady and timely supply of totes to support continuous operations.

• Transport materials between storage, production, and loading areas in an efficient and organized manner.

• Use pallet jacks and RF scanners, when required, to assist with material handling and inventory tasks.

• Perform general labor tasks such as loading and unloading trucks as needed.

• Follow all safety procedures and site guidelines while working in and around production equipment and outdoor elements.

• Work at a consistent, steady pace to meet production demands and daily targets.

• Follow instructions accurately from supervisors and coordinate effectively with team members.

• Maintain a clean and organized work area, including safe staging of totes and materials.

Essential Skills

• At least 1 year of recent forklift driving experience.

• Proven ability to operate a forklift safely in a production, warehouse, or similar environment.

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs repeatedly throughout the shift.

• Ability to work efficiently at a steady pace to meet production goals.

• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic and reliability.

• Ability to work well with others and communicate effectively in a team setting.

• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions accurately.

• Comfort working in an environment exposed to outdoor elements such as rain and heat.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with material handling and inventory support in a production or warehouse environment.

• Experience in production operations, including moving and staging materials.

• Proficiency in using pallet jacks for moving pallets and totes.

• Experience using RF scanners for tracking inventory and materials.

• General labor experience, including loading and unloading trucks.

• Attention to detail and commitment to maintaining safety and quality standards.

Why Work Here?

You will join a dynamic, fast-paced production environment where your skills and work ethic are highly valued. This contract role offers the chance to gain hands-on experience with material handling and production operations during a peak season, while working with a supportive team focused on safety and collaboration. Strong performance can open the door to consideration for longer-term opportunities, allowing you to build your experience and demonstrate your capabilities.

Work Environment

The role is based at a large maraschino cherry production site operating during a busy harvest season. You will work around active production lines and material-handling equipment, including forklifts, pallet jacks, and RF scanners. The work involves regular physical activity, including standing, walking, and lifting up to 50 lbs. You will be consistently exposed to outdoor elements such as rain, heat, and varying temperatures when moving materials between indoor and outdoor areas. Safety standards and procedures are strictly enforced, and appropriate protective gear and safe work practices are expected at all times. This is a contract position located in Dayton, Oregon.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Dayton, OR.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.10 - $19.12/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 Dayton,OR.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 6, 2026.

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.

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