Forklift Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Forklift Operator Job Description

The Forklift Operator is responsible for efficient material handling, receiving products via railcar and truckload, and ensuring accurate inventory management. This role involves order picking, staging, scanning, loading materials, and maintaining equipment. The operator must adhere to safety protocols and maintain a clean work environment.

• Receive products via railcar and truckload, including scanning and placing them in designated warehouse locations.
• Pick orders, including staging and scanning processes.
• Load materials onto outbound trailers and conduct trailer inspections.
• Ensure 100% inventory integrity by accurately recording and submitting product locations.
• Maintain safety and cleanliness of the work environment, including cleaning and maintaining forklift/clamp equipment.
• Accurately maintain all SOPs, documents, and procedures.
• Use barcoding scanners to scan products into and out of the Abecas system when required.
• Submit all paperwork to the office for processing.
• Complete the Daily Building Checklist and perform assigned tasks.

• Experience with forklift operation, including sit-down forklifts.
• Proficiency in order picking and material handling.
• Experience using RF scanners.

• Active forklift operating certificate preferred, with onsite recertification available if expired.
• Steel-toed shoes are required.

Join a team where safety and precision are valued. Employees benefit from a structured work environment, opportunities for recertification, and a commitment to maintaining a clean and organized facility.

Work in a cold storage facility with a schedule of 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday to Friday. The role requires adherence to safety protocols, including wearing steel-toed shoes.

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

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $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)

This is a fully onsite position in Fullerton,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 14, 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.