Forklift Operator**
**Job Description**
We are seeking a skilled Forklift Operator to join our team. This role involves operating double wide forklifts and 2/3/4 stage lifts to load and unload freight trucks and rail cars filled with beverages such as beer, wine, soft drinks, and spirits. You will work across three locations, two on Swan Island and one on Marine Drive, moving palletized loads using primarily sit-down electric forklifts. The position also involves using RF scanning systems with scannable barcodes both on the floor and on placards.
**Responsibilities**
+ Operate double wide forklifts and 2/3/4 stage lifts for loading and unloading tasks.
+ Move full pallet loads around the warehouse using sit-down electric forklifts.
+ Utilize RF scanning systems for efficient inventory management.
+ Handle material storage and inventory management effectively.
+ Participate in shipping and receiving processes.
**Essential Skills**
+ Proficiency in forklift operating, including sit-down forklifts.
+ Experience with RF scanner systems.
+ Material handling skills.
+ Stockroom and packing expertise.
+ Ability to handle shipping and receiving tasks.
**Additional Skills & Qualifications**
+ Minimum of 1 year experience in a distribution facility operating forklifts.
+ Experience with pallet jacks and reach trucks.
+ Order picking and production skills.
**Why Work Here?**
Join a dynamic and exciting industry with a company that offers full paid medical, dental, and vision benefits for employees, plus the option for family coverage at a low rate. Benefit from a 5% 401k match, yearly raises, and opportunities for advancement into lead and management positions. Be part of a new company with seasoned foremen and management, providing the chance to grow with the organization from the ground floor.
**Work Environment**
Work in a large, temperature-controlled warehouse facility maintained at 50-60 degrees year-round. Enjoy the unique atmosphere of working in a facility filled with beer and wine, providing a cool and engaging industry environment.
**Job Type & Location**
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Portland, Oregon.
**Pay and Benefits**
The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $22.00/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 Portland,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.
**Job Description**
We are seeking a skilled Forklift Operator to join our team. This role involves operating double wide forklifts and 2/3/4 stage lifts to load and unload freight trucks and rail cars filled with beverages such as beer, wine, soft drinks, and spirits. You will work across three locations, two on Swan Island and one on Marine Drive, moving palletized loads using primarily sit-down electric forklifts. The position also involves using RF scanning systems with scannable barcodes both on the floor and on placards.
**Responsibilities**
+ Operate double wide forklifts and 2/3/4 stage lifts for loading and unloading tasks.
+ Move full pallet loads around the warehouse using sit-down electric forklifts.
+ Utilize RF scanning systems for efficient inventory management.
+ Handle material storage and inventory management effectively.
+ Participate in shipping and receiving processes.
**Essential Skills**
+ Proficiency in forklift operating, including sit-down forklifts.
+ Experience with RF scanner systems.
+ Material handling skills.
+ Stockroom and packing expertise.
+ Ability to handle shipping and receiving tasks.
**Additional Skills & Qualifications**
+ Minimum of 1 year experience in a distribution facility operating forklifts.
+ Experience with pallet jacks and reach trucks.
+ Order picking and production skills.
**Why Work Here?**
Join a dynamic and exciting industry with a company that offers full paid medical, dental, and vision benefits for employees, plus the option for family coverage at a low rate. Benefit from a 5% 401k match, yearly raises, and opportunities for advancement into lead and management positions. Be part of a new company with seasoned foremen and management, providing the chance to grow with the organization from the ground floor.
**Work Environment**
Work in a large, temperature-controlled warehouse facility maintained at 50-60 degrees year-round. Enjoy the unique atmosphere of working in a facility filled with beer and wine, providing a cool and engaging industry environment.
**Job Type & Location**
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Portland, Oregon.
**Pay and Benefits**
The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $22.00/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 Portland,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.
Job ID: 488233472
Originally Posted on: 8/6/2025
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