Forklift Driver

Job Description

Job Description

Forklift Driver - Weekly Pay!

Job Description

This role involves safely operating various types of forklifts and material handling equipment to load and unload trailers, move materials throughout a large warehouse, and support shipping and receiving activities. You will also assist with picking and packing orders, assembling containers using hand tools, and preparing work orders for shipment while working closely with a small, collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Operate sit-down, stand-up, and reach truck forklifts to load and unload trailers safely and efficiently.
• Perform material handling tasks, including moving, staging, and organizing products and components throughout the warehouse.
• Use RF scanners to perform order picking, inventory movements, and shipping and receiving transactions accurately.
• Pick and pack orders according to work orders and prepare shipments for dispatch.
• Follow directions and instructions to properly assemble containers as part of a team of approximately five people.
• Use hand tools such as drills, hammers, and screwdrivers to assemble and disassemble container components and related structures.
• Read and use a tape measure to take accurate measurements during assembly and material preparation.
• Handle pallet jacks and other material handling equipment to move pallets and products safely.
• Lift and carry items weighing 50 pounds or more on a continuous basis as part of daily tasks.
• Work collaboratively with team members, maintaining a positive attitude and supporting a cooperative work environment.
• Adhere to safety procedures, including wearing required protective footwear and using tools and equipment properly.
• Maintain consistent and reliable attendance, following all attendance expectations while on contract.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience operating forklifts, including sit-down, stand-up, and reach truck forklifts.
• Experience with material handling, shipping and receiving, and order picking in a warehouse environment.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds continuously and perform physically demanding tasks throughout the shift.
• Ability to use RF scanners for picking, inventory, and shipping activities.
• Ability to use hand tools such as drills, hammers, and screwdrivers for assembly and disassembly work.
• Mechanical aptitude with the ability to assemble and disassemble components and structures.
• Ability to read and accurately use a tape measure for measurements during assembly and material handling.
• Basic math skills to support measuring, counting, and verifying materials and orders.
• Ability to follow directions and instructions precisely for assembling containers and preparing orders.
• Strong teamwork skills with the ability to work well with others and maintain a positive attitude.
• Reliable attendance and willingness to meet strict attendance expectations.
• Ability to work safely in a warehouse environment that can be cold in winter and hot in summer.
• Steel-toed boots (steel-toed protective footwear) as a mandatory requirement.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Assembly or construction experience, particularly involving container or structural assembly.
• Experience using pallet jacks and other warehouse material handling equipment.
• Previous experience as a forklift operator in a high-volume warehouse or distribution center.
• Experience in picking and packing operations using RF scanners and warehouse management processes.
• Comfort working in a large warehouse environment with high activity levels and multiple projects in progress.

Why Work Here?

You will join a well-organized warehouse operation that offers steady, hands-on work with clear processes and expectations. The environment emphasizes teamwork, where small groups collaborate closely to complete large-scale assembly projects and support ongoing production needs. You will have the opportunity to build practical skills in forklift operation, assembly, and material handling while contributing to high-volume orders. The culture values reliability, safety, and mutual support, providing a setting where you can take pride in tangible results and see the direct impact of your work.

Work Environment

The role is based in a large warehouse facility with a significant volume of container assembly and material handling activity. You will work primarily on a first shift schedule, Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The facility can be cold during the winter and hot during the summer, so you should be comfortable working in varying temperatures. The work is team-based, with groups of about five people assembling containers together and handling a high volume of kits. You will regularly use sit-down, stand-up, and reach truck forklifts, pallet jacks, RF scanners, and hand tools such as drills, hammers, and screwdrivers. Steel-toed boots are required as part of the dress code and safety standards. Attendance expectations are strict while on contract, and consistent presence is critical to supporting team operations and meeting production demands.

Apply today with your most up-to-date resume! If you do not have a resume, do not worry. I can help you build one that is tailored to your skills and experiences!

This is a Contract position based out of West Valley City, UT.

The pay range for this position is $19.50 - $19.50/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 West Valley City,UT.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 16, 2026.

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.

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.