Forklift Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Forklift Operator Job Description

The Forklift Operator safely and efficiently loads and unloads products and hardscape materials using a sit-down forklift, supporting both company trucks and customer vehicles. This is a customer-facing position that requires delivering friendly, professional service to maintain strong customer relationships. In addition to operating the forklift, the role involves hand-loading customer vehicles when needed, maintaining the yard, managing inventory, breaking down pallets, and handling shipping and receiving documentation.

• Operate a sit-down forklift safely and efficiently to load and unload products and hardscape materials.
• Load company trucks and customer vehicles with products, ensuring accuracy and secure placement.
• Provide courteous, professional customer service in a customer-facing environment.
• Hand-load customer vehicles with materials as needed, including lifting up to 80 pounds regularly.
• Maintain the yard in a clean, organized, and safe condition.
• Assist with inventory management, including counting, organizing, and tracking materials.
• Break down pallets and prepare materials for storage or shipment.
• Handle shipping and receiving documentation accurately and promptly.
• Follow all safety procedures and guidelines while operating equipment and handling materials.
• Work outdoors in varying weather conditions while performing loading, unloading, and yard duties.

• Proven experience operating a sit-down forklift in a material handling or similar environment.
• Strong customer service skills with the ability to interact professionally with customers.
• Ability to regularly lift up to 80 pounds into customer vehicles and handle heavy materials safely.
• Physical capacity to lift 80+ pounds on an occasional basis, stand on your feet for most of the day, and perform bending, twisting, and lifting as essential functions of the role.
• Ability to accurately complete shipping and receiving documentation and follow established procedures.
• Commitment to working safely and following all safety guidelines and best practices.

• Previous experience with masonry products, stone, and/or construction practices is a plus.
• Similar or related work experience in the building materials industry is preferred.
• Ability to work effectively in an outdoor yard environment and adapt to changing weather conditions.
• Attention to detail when loading materials and managing inventory.
• Reliability and strong work ethic, with willingness to assist in yard maintenance and related tasks.

Employees benefit from a supportive environment that recognizes hard work with opportunities for overtime during summer hours and a comprehensive benefits package upon full-time hire. Available benefits include medical, prescription, vision, and dental coverage, a 401(k) retirement plan, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with company contributions. Team members enjoy paid time off through holiday pay, sick pay, and vacation accrual, with paid sick time available after 90 days and 40 hours of vacation available at six months. The organization observes 10 paid holidays per year and provides company-paid life insurance, as well as voluntary benefits such as accident, critical illness, life, and long-term disability coverage. An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is also offered at no cost, supporting overall well-being and work-life balance.

This role is primarily outdoors and subject to all weather conditions, requiring comfort working in varying temperatures and elements while performing yard and loading duties. Work involves regular physical activity, including standing for most of the day and frequent bending, twisting, and lifting of heavy materials. The environment is focused on safety and efficiency, with daily use of sit-down forklifts and material handling equipment to move masonry and hardscape products in a busy yard setting.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Bellevue, WA.

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $23.00/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 Bellevue,WA.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 8, 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.