Forklift Operator

Shipping and Receiving Associate

Pay: $20+


Shift: Morning / Swing Shift


Location: West Sacramento

Job Description
The Shipping and Receiving Associate supports daily warehouse and production operations by safely operating material handling equipment, accurately managing inventory through SAP RF scanners, and ensuring timely and correct handling of raw materials and finished goods. This role focuses on safe equipment operation, precise order picking and loading, and consistent adherence to safety and quality standards in an industrial manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities

• Complete daily safety pre-checks of assigned equipment before use and report any issues immediately.
• Receive incoming raw materials and finished goods, verify accuracy, and put them away in designated storage locations.
• Enter all inventory data accurately into SAP RF scanners to maintain inventory integrity and traceability.
• Use SAP RF scanners to scan and pick each item on an order, following line-by-line instructions displayed in the system.
• Pick each order line by line as shown in the system and ensure items match product, quantity, and location requirements.
• Organize, stack, and stage items efficiently to support safe, accurate, and timely shipping and packaging.
• Meet or exceed daily productivity targets while maintaining high safety and quality standards.
• Follow established picking procedures and ensure all orders are picked correctly and in compliance with company processes.
• Load and unload containers and trucks safely and efficiently, using appropriate equipment and methods.
• Assist with cycle counts to help maintain accurate warehouse inventory records.
• Support other warehouse and production operations when order volume is low, including general labor and material handling tasks.
• Load or ensure the loading of metal onto uncoilers, verify that metal type and size are correct for the product to be produced, and feed material correctly into machines for proper operation.
• Perform material changeovers on equipment as production requirements dictate, following established procedures.
• Follow all facility and job-specific safety requirements, including wearing required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and adhering to environmental and hazardous waste disposal procedures.
• Operate a forklift safely in a small warehouse environment, following all safety rules and traffic guidelines.
• Participate in process improvement activities, housekeeping, and 5S initiatives within the assigned area and across the facility.
• Attend required safety and job-related training and consistently follow safety rules, expectations, and reporting procedures.
• Work on special projects and other assigned duties as needed to support overall warehouse and production operations.
• Work extra hours when needed to meet production, shipping, or customer demands, as business needs require.

Essential Skills

• Ability to complete daily safety pre-checks on equipment and follow safety procedures consistently.
• Experience with shipping and receiving tasks, including loading, unloading, and staging materials.
• Ability to use SAP RF scanners or similar handheld devices to scan, pick, and record inventory accurately.
• Experience in order picking, packing, loading, and palletizing in a warehouse or production environment.
• Capability to organize and stack materials efficiently for safe and effective shipping and packaging.
• Ability to operate a sit-down forklift safely in a small warehouse environment.
• General labor and material handling experience, including lifting, moving, and positioning materials.
• Ability to support production operations, including handling metal coils and feeding material into machines.
• Understanding of and commitment to following safety rules, PPE requirements, and environmental and hazardous waste disposal procedures.
• Ability to meet daily productivity targets while maintaining safety and quality standards.
• Physical ability to stand and walk for most of an 8-hour shift and regularly lift and move up to 50 pounds.
• Basic reading, writing, and math skills sufficient to follow work instructions, system prompts, and safety guidelines.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Less than high school education; or one to three months of related experience or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Prior experience in shipping and receiving, warehouse inventory, or production environments.
• Experience with pallet jacks and other material handling equipment.
• Familiarity with 5S and basic housekeeping practices in a warehouse or manufacturing setting.
• May be asked to obtain or hold a forklift license to facilitate loading and unloading activities.
• Comfort working with metal materials, uncoilers, and production machinery in an industrial setting.
• Flexibility to work extra hours or adjust start times as needed to support business demands.

Why Work Here?
You will join a growing operation in West Sacramento that offers the opportunity to be part of a developing team and evolving processes. The environment values safety, continuous improvement, and teamwork, giving you the chance to contribute to process enhancements and 5S initiatives. With structured shifts and some flexibility in start times, you can plan your schedule while gaining hands-on experience in warehouse, production, and inventory operations in a stable industrial setting.
Work Environment
This role operates in an industrial manufacturing environment with exposure to varying temperatures, loud noise levels, dust, fumes, oil, and other outdoor elements. The position requires regular standing and walking for most of an 8-hour shift, as well as periods of sitting, particularly when operating machinery or forklifts. You must use your hands frequently to handle, grab, lift, pull, or feel materials and reach with hands and arms. The role occasionally requires stooping, kneeling, and crouching. You must regularly lift and/or move up to 35 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds, as well as use stairs and ladders as needed. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required and must be worn as specified by safety rules and job requirements. The schedule includes a day shift from approximately 5:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. with a 30-minute lunch, with flexibility for earlier start times such as 6:00 a.m. or 7:00 a.m. as needed, and a swing shift from approximately 2:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Reasonable accommodations may be considered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of West Sacramento, CA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $21.00/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 West Sacramento,CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jun 23, 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.

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.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
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