Forklift Operator And Material Handler

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Forklift Operator and Material Handler ($24/hour)

Job Description

This role involves safely operating a sit-down forklift, handling materials throughout the warehouse, and maintaining accurate inventory counts in a small aerospace environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate a sit-down forklift safely and efficiently to move, load, and unload materials within the warehouse.
• Perform regular inventory counts to ensure stock accuracy and support inventory control processes.
• Handle materials throughout the facility, including staging, organizing, and relocating items as needed.
• Support warehouse operations by packing and packaging materials according to established procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in compliance with warehouse standards.
• Assist with general warehouse tasks such as receiving, storing, and preparing materials for shipment.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience operating a sit-down forklift in a warehouse environment.
• Prior warehouse experience moving materials and maintaining inventory.
• Strong material handling skills, including loading, unloading, and staging materials.
• Experience with warehouse inventory processes, including counting and tracking stock.
• Ability to perform packing and packaging tasks accurately and efficiently.
• Attention to detail and accuracy when handling inventory and documentation.
• Commitment to working safely and following warehouse safety procedures.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working in a warehouse supporting manufacturing or industrial operations.
• Familiarity with aerospace or similar high-precision environments.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a small team.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced setting.

Why Work Here?

You will work in a small aerospace environment that offers the opportunity to grow as the organization expands. The setting allows you to have a direct impact on day-to-day operations, collaborate closely with a tight-knit team, and develop your skills in a specialized industry.

Work Environment

The role is based in a small aerospace warehouse environment. You will primarily work in a warehouse setting, operating a sit-down forklift and handling materials throughout the facility. The environment emphasizes safety, organization, and collaboration in a close-knit team setting.

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 $24.15 - $24.15/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 Jul 28, 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.

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.

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.