Forklift Operator

The Forklift Operator safely operates forklifts throughout the facility to move bins of products and support daily warehouse operations. This role plays a key part in material handling, shipping, receiving, and order pulling activities, and requires flexibility to work various shifts and extended hours as needed, especially during peak harvest season.

• Operate a forklift safely and efficiently to move bins of products throughout the facility.
• Load, unload, transport, and stage materials and products in designated areas.
• Support warehouse operations including material handling, shipping, receiving, and order pulling as needed.
• Follow all safety procedures and guidelines while operating forklifts and handling materials.
• Inspect forklift and related equipment before use and report any issues or maintenance needs.
• Maintain clean, organized, and hazard-free work areas in the warehouse and production zones.
• Follow work orders, instructions, and schedules to ensure accurate and timely movement of products.
• Work collaboratively with team members and supervisors to meet production and shipping timelines.
• Adapt to changing priorities and tasks based on operational needs and harvest season demands.
• Work all assigned shifts and extended hours, including up to 7 days per week as required by the schedule.

• Proven experience operating a forklift in a warehouse or similar environment.
• Experience with material handling in a warehouse, shipping, receiving, or order pulling setting.
• Ability to safely maneuver forklifts in busy, fast-paced, and confined areas.
• Strong attention to safety procedures and ability to follow standard operating guidelines.
• Ability to work all shifts and up to 7 days per week as needed based on the schedule.
• Willingness and ability to work mandatory overtime, averaging approximately 4855 hours per week during harvest season.
• Reliability and punctuality for assigned shifts based on seniority.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and complete tasks accurately.

• Previous experience in warehouse, shipping and receiving, or order pulling is a plus.
• Comfort working in a structured, production-oriented environment with shifting priorities.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills to coordinate with coworkers and supervisors.
• Ability to maintain focus and productivity during extended shifts and busy periods.

Join a stable operation where your contribution directly supports essential warehouse and production activities. You will work within a structured schedule that offers consistent hours, especially during peak seasons, providing opportunities for significant overtime. The environment values safety, reliability, and teamwork, offering the chance to build your skills in material handling and logistics while working with experienced colleagues in a well-organized facility.

This role is based in a warehouse and production facility where forklifts move bins of products throughout the day and night. You will work Monday through Saturday and are expected to work 6 days per week, with overtime averaging around 4855 hours during harvest season. Shift assignments are based on seniority, and candidates must remain flexible with their schedule. Available shifts include 1st Shift (6:00 AM 2:30 PM), 2nd Shift (2:00 PM 10:30 PM), and 3rd Shift (10:00 PM 6:30 AM). The environment is active and fast-paced, with frequent material handling, loading, and unloading tasks, and requires adherence to safety practices at all times.

This is a Contract position based out of Stockton, CA.

The pay range for this position is $20.27 - $20.27/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 Contract position based out of Stockton, CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 2, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in Stockton,CA.

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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