Sit Down Forklift

Job Title: Sit Down Forklift Operator Job Description

Join our dynamic team as a Material Handler in the Distribution Department. You will play a crucial role in unloading, moving, and managing materials, products, and inventory within the facility using forklifts and other powered equipment. This position involves moving goods to and from storage areas and loading docks.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts and other powered equipment to move materials within the facility.

• Unload and load goods at docks and storage areas.

• Perform heavy lifting throughout the day, handling pallets that can reach up to 8 feet tall.

• Work in various departments as needed, including order pulling, wrapping pallets, and loading docks.

• Participate in local and out-of-state deliveries.

• Support a team-oriented environment where everyone helps each other.

Essential Skills

• Experience in production, general labor, inspection, and packaging.

• Proficiency in operating forklifts and other material handling equipment.

• Ability to perform heavy lifting and manual tasks.

• Experience with order pulling and warehouse operations.

• Familiarity with tools such as manual pallet jacks, hand tools, and tape measures.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Knowledge of RF scanners is preferred.

• Experience in construction, machine operation, and cleanroom environments is a plus.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced and often changing environment.

• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team.

Why Work Here?

This is a contract-to-hire opportunity with competitive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage. We offer culture training and holiday pay upon permanent employment. Monthly incentives for safety and attendance are also available for contractors. Join a supportive and collaborative team environment.

Work Environment

The work environment is fast-paced and involves working in a warehouse setting where temperatures may vary with outdoor conditions. Expect to work in a manufacturing-oriented warehouse that may require working at loading docks and in various departments as needed.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Riverside, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $18.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Riverside,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 1, 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.