Forklift Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Forklift Operator

Job Description

This role operates in a busy lumber yard and focuses on safely and efficiently moving, loading, and organizing lumber and building materials to support smooth daily operations and timely service for customers and delivery partners.

Pay: $21/hr

Shift: First (1st) shift: 6:00am - 2:30pm, Monday - Friday

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment to load, unload, and transport lumber and building materials throughout the yard.
• Safely stack, store, and organize lumber and related products in designated yard areas to maximize space and accessibility.
• Assist with inventory management by tracking incoming and outgoing shipments and helping ensure accurate counts.
• Perform daily inspections of forklifts and other equipment, and promptly report any maintenance or safety issues.
• Support customers and delivery drivers by accurately and safely loading their orders.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment in compliance with company policies and OSHA safety standards.
• Collaborate closely with yard staff and leadership to coordinate tasks and ensure an efficient workflow.
• Use pallet jacks and RF scanners as needed to move, pick, and track materials.
• Operate both sit-down and stand-up forklifts to handle a variety of material-handling tasks.

Essential Skills

• Proven ability to operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment safely and efficiently.
• Experience using sit-down forklifts in a warehouse, lumber yard, or similar environment.
• Experience using stand-up forklifts for maneuvering in tighter spaces and handling pallets.
• Proficiency with pallet jacks for moving and staging materials.
• Ability to perform material handling tasks, including lifting and moving materials up to 50 lbs.
• Skill in using RF scanners to pick, track, and verify inventory.
• Valid forklift certification or license, or willingness to obtain one.
• Strong attention to safety and detail when operating equipment and handling materials.
• Good communication skills to coordinate with coworkers, customers, and delivery drivers.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team in a fast-paced yard environment.

Why Work Here?

Employees benefit from a comprehensive benefits package that supports long-term financial security and personal well-being, including access to a 401(k) plan as well as vision, health, and dental coverage. The organization values safety, teamwork, and reliability, creating an environment where employees can build practical skills, grow their experience, and contribute directly to efficient operations.

Work Environment

This position is based in an outdoor lumber yard with regular exposure to varying weather conditions, dust, and noise. The role is physically demanding and requires standing, walking, lifting, and operating equipment for extended periods throughout the shift. Team members regularly operate sit-down and stand-up forklifts, pallet jacks, and RF scanners to move and organize materials. The environment emphasizes safety, adherence to OSHA standards, and maintaining a clean, orderly yard to support efficient and safe operations.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lakeville, MA.

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $19.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Lakeville,MA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 22, 2026.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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 meet 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 in solving 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.

Company Description

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 meet 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 in solving 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.