Forklift Operator And Material Handler

Job Title: Forklift Operator and Material Handler ($19.50/hr)
Job Description
This role involves working in a warehouse environment to accurately pull orders from multiple sections, maintain daily inventory records, and ensure materials match the correct project and serial numbers. You operate pallet equipment and a sit-down forklift to move, stage, and organize construction products, small tools, and related materials for shipping and receiving.
Responsibilities

• Pull warehouse orders from three different sections of the facility according to pick tickets and project requirements.
• Match materials to the correct project and serial numbers to ensure accuracy and traceability.
• Maintain daily inventory records, updating counts and locations as materials are moved or used.
• Walk through the warehouse to track inventory, verify stock levels, and identify discrepancies.
• Operate pallet equipment and a sit-down forklift safely to move, load, and unload materials.
• Support shipping and receiving activities, including staging orders and organizing materials for dispatch.
• Keep work areas organized and contribute to an efficient, fast-paced warehouse workflow.
• Follow established warehouse procedures and safety guidelines while handling construction pieces, tools, and gadgets.

Essential Skills

• Hands-on experience with warehouse order pulling and material handling.
• Ability to operate pallet equipment and a sit-down forklift safely and efficiently.
• Working knowledge of inventory tracking and basic stock control processes.
• Experience in shipping and receiving within a warehouse environment.
• Ability to walk throughout the warehouse for extended periods to track and verify inventory.
• Strong attention to detail when matching orders with project and serial numbers.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced warehouse setting with construction products and small tools.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience as an order puller in a warehouse environment.
• Familiarity with handling construction-related materials, parts, and tools.
• Basic understanding of warehouse documentation related to orders, inventory, and shipping.
• Reliability and consistency in following established warehouse and safety procedures.

Why Work Here?
This opportunity offers a long-term, contract-to-hire path with the potential to grow in a stable warehouse setting. You join a team-oriented environment where your contribution to accurate inventory control and efficient material handling is valued, and where consistent performance can lead to ongoing, secure employment.
Work Environment
You work in a warehouse environment handling construction pieces, small tools, and gadgets in a fast-paced setting. The role involves frequent walking throughout the warehouse, operating pallet equipment and a sit-down forklift, and supporting shipping and receiving activities. You follow standard warehouse safety practices and procedures while working among racking, pallets, and active material movement.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Vernon, CA.
Pay and Benefits
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)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Vernon,CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 12, 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.

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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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