Forklift Operator

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Job Title: Forklift Operator

Job Description

This role involves safely operating forklifts and related equipment to move, load, and organize materials while supporting warehouse, logistics, and operations teams. You will handle material movement, packaging, and general labor tasks to ensure efficient and orderly flow of inventory and equipment across the facility.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts safely and efficiently to move materials within the facility and outdoor areas.

• Palletize, package, wrap, and secure materials to prepare them for transportation and storage.

• Assist with the relocation of equipment, tooling, and inventory in support of facility changes or construction activities.

• Load and unload trucks and transport materials to designated locations in a timely and accurate manner.

• Organize, restock, and maintain materials, supplies, and inventory to keep work areas orderly and well stocked.

• Perform general labor duties, including lifting, carrying, sorting, and staging materials as required.

• Use pallet jacks and other material handling equipment to support daily operations.

• Collaborate with warehouse, logistics, and operations teams to complete project-related tasks and meet operational deadlines.

• Follow all safety procedures and guidelines while operating forklifts and handling materials.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience operating forklifts in a warehouse, yard, or industrial environment.

• Current forklift certification.

• Hands-on experience with material handling, including loading, unloading, and transporting materials.

• Ability to perform general labor tasks such as lifting, carrying, sorting, and staging materials.

• Capability to lift up to 50 pounds safely and repeatedly.

• Experience using pallet jacks and sit-down forklifts.

• Attention to safety procedures and ability to operate equipment in a controlled and responsible manner.

• Ability to work collaboratively with warehouse, logistics, and operations teams.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• production or manufacturing environments.

• Strong organizational skills to maintain orderly inventory and work areas.

• Flexibility to assist with various project-related tasks as operational needs change.

• Reliability and punctuality in a fast-paced, material-handling setting.

Why Work Here?

You will join a team that supports complex, high-value projects in a dynamic industrial environment, offering exposure to large-scale operations and advanced equipment. The role provides steady, hands-on work, opportunities to broaden your material handling and logistics experience, and the chance to contribute directly to smooth and efficient operations.

Work Environment

You will primarily work outdoors in a parking lot environment, operating forklifts and moving materials between designated areas. The role involves frequent use of forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment, as well as regular lifting and manual handling of materials. The setting is active and physically demanding, with a focus on safe equipment operation and careful movement of materials in an open-air, industrial yard environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Commerce, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $45.00/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 Commerce,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 1, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.