Forklift Operator

Forklift Operator Job Description We are seeking a skilled Forklift Operator to join our manufacturing team. This role operates from Monday to Friday, 6 am to 2:30 pm, with mandatory overtime. The position involves coordinating the loading and unloading of materials and finished products in collaboration with shipping and receiving departments. The operator will also be responsible for moving materials around the worksite using heavy machinery, preparing merchandise for transport, and performing regular maintenance on forklifts and other tools. Responsibilities Coordinate outgoing loads with the Shipping and Purchasing Departments. Coordinate the unloading of inbound freight with the Planning and Receiving Departments. Weigh materials or products and record weight on tags, labels, or production schedules. Lubricate trucks, recharge batteries, fill fuel tanks, or replace liquefied gas tanks. Maintain warehouse and storage area part location integrity. Ensure all boxes, crates, and pallets are labeled with part numbers or SO numbers. Support all departments with material handling. Communicate with staff about part delivery to designated areas. Move NC parts to the MRB quarantine area. Dispose of scrap weekly after MRB disposition is determined. Drive industrial trucks equipped with lifting devices such as forklifts, booms, clamps, elevating platforms, or trailer hitches to push, pull, lift, stack, tier, or move products, equipment, or materials. Move levers and press pedals to drive trucks and control movement of lifting apparatus. Position forks, lifting platforms, or other lifting devices under, over, or around loaded pallets, skids, boxes, products, or materials, or hook tow trucks to trailer hitches to transport the load to designated areas. Load, unload, and stack material by raising and lowering lifting devices. Function in accordance with established standards, procedures, and applicable laws. Constantly update job knowledge. Perform other duties as assigned. Essential Skills Forklift operation and material handling expertise. Inventory management and shipping/receiving knowledge. Additional Skills & Qualifications High school degree or GED, or one year of related experience and/or training. Forklift certification. Ability to perform filing and record-keeping tasks. Ability to interpret instructions furnished in various formats. Well-organized with attention to detail and accuracy. Strong interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal. Ability to prioritize projects and meet deadlines. Why Work Here? Join a growing company with exciting opportunities for career advancement. Employees are eligible for benefits after 90 days and can participate in a bonus program after 5 months of employment. The company is currently busy and profitable, leading to substantial monthly bonus checks for employees in good standing. Work Environment The work environment is an industrial setting where temperature varies with the weather. Employees are regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, vibration, fumes, airborne particles, and outside weather conditions. The noise level is usually loud, requiring warm clothing in winter and cooler attire in summer. This role is ideal for individuals accustomed to shop environments rather than semiconductor or clean room settings. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of FOREST GROVE, Oregon. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/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 FOREST GROVE,OR. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Aug 19, 2025. About Aerotek: 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 meets 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 solving for 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. 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.