Reach Forklift Operator**
**Job Description**
Join a dynamic team as a Reach Forklift Operator in a leading manufacturer of fresh label soups. You will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of receiving, storing, and shipping raw ingredients and packaging supplies, contributing to the production of high-quality goods for major retailers.
**Responsibilities**
+ Receive raw ingredients and packaging supplies according to specified procurement and quality guidelines.
+ Put away all raw ingredients and packaging supplies in the appropriate storage locations.
+ Pick and transfer raw ingredients and packaging supplies from warehouse storage to operation departments as requested.
+ Ensure proper rotation of raw ingredients, implementing first expired-first out protocols.
+ Return ingredients and packaging supplies back to proper storage locations after usage.
+ Transfer finished goods to rack locations and/or shipping docks.
+ Pick, follow first in-first out, and ship finished goods via shuttles or direct to the customer in accordance with all quality and regulatory requirements.
+ Effectively complete tasks through an ERP application.
+ Maintain cleanliness of warehouse areas, including dry, frozen, cooler storage, and all receiving and shipping docks.
+ Maintain strong working relations with warehouse and operations leads.
+ Monitor the accuracy of inventory locations and tags.
+ Effectively communicate inventory discrepancies and other issues to the lead and manager as appropriate.
+ Practice safe forklift operating procedures.
+ Maintain food safety practices.
+ Monitor for safe load capacity on storage racks.
+ Monitor safe storage procedures to eliminate workplace hazards.
+ Perform other duties as assigned.
**Essential Skills**
+ High school diploma or equivalent.
+ Forklift certification.
+ Experience with Reach Truck operations.
+ Previous work experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in the food industry.
**Additional Skills & Qualifications**
+ Self-driven with problem-solving skills.
+ Willingness to rotate through different machine center areas throughout shift.
+ Self-starter able to conceptualize and drive initiatives forward.
+ Positive attitude and team-oriented.
+ Able to develop strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
+ Creative problem-solving skills.
+ Obsessive attention to detail and organizational skills.
+ Comfortable working in fast-paced and ambiguous environments.
+ Passionate about food.
+ Willingness to address difficult situations with patience and respect.
**Work Environment**
The role involves working in a food production setting where personal protective equipment must be worn, including hair nets, bump caps, ear plugs, gloves, steel-toed boots, and goggles. Employees must provide their own steel-toed boots. The environment is cold, with temperatures around 45 degrees.
**Why Work Here?**
This opportunity offers a chance to work in a supportive and dynamic team environment where your contributions are valued. You'll be involved in producing high-quality goods for major retailers, with opportunities for overtime and weekend work on a seasonal basis.
**Job Type & Location**
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Everett, Washington.
**Pay and Benefits**
The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $24.00/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 Everett,WA.
**Application Deadline**
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 23, 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**
Join a dynamic team as a Reach Forklift Operator in a leading manufacturer of fresh label soups. You will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of receiving, storing, and shipping raw ingredients and packaging supplies, contributing to the production of high-quality goods for major retailers.
**Responsibilities**
+ Receive raw ingredients and packaging supplies according to specified procurement and quality guidelines.
+ Put away all raw ingredients and packaging supplies in the appropriate storage locations.
+ Pick and transfer raw ingredients and packaging supplies from warehouse storage to operation departments as requested.
+ Ensure proper rotation of raw ingredients, implementing first expired-first out protocols.
+ Return ingredients and packaging supplies back to proper storage locations after usage.
+ Transfer finished goods to rack locations and/or shipping docks.
+ Pick, follow first in-first out, and ship finished goods via shuttles or direct to the customer in accordance with all quality and regulatory requirements.
+ Effectively complete tasks through an ERP application.
+ Maintain cleanliness of warehouse areas, including dry, frozen, cooler storage, and all receiving and shipping docks.
+ Maintain strong working relations with warehouse and operations leads.
+ Monitor the accuracy of inventory locations and tags.
+ Effectively communicate inventory discrepancies and other issues to the lead and manager as appropriate.
+ Practice safe forklift operating procedures.
+ Maintain food safety practices.
+ Monitor for safe load capacity on storage racks.
+ Monitor safe storage procedures to eliminate workplace hazards.
+ Perform other duties as assigned.
**Essential Skills**
+ High school diploma or equivalent.
+ Forklift certification.
+ Experience with Reach Truck operations.
+ Previous work experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in the food industry.
**Additional Skills & Qualifications**
+ Self-driven with problem-solving skills.
+ Willingness to rotate through different machine center areas throughout shift.
+ Self-starter able to conceptualize and drive initiatives forward.
+ Positive attitude and team-oriented.
+ Able to develop strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
+ Creative problem-solving skills.
+ Obsessive attention to detail and organizational skills.
+ Comfortable working in fast-paced and ambiguous environments.
+ Passionate about food.
+ Willingness to address difficult situations with patience and respect.
**Work Environment**
The role involves working in a food production setting where personal protective equipment must be worn, including hair nets, bump caps, ear plugs, gloves, steel-toed boots, and goggles. Employees must provide their own steel-toed boots. The environment is cold, with temperatures around 45 degrees.
**Why Work Here?**
This opportunity offers a chance to work in a supportive and dynamic team environment where your contributions are valued. You'll be involved in producing high-quality goods for major retailers, with opportunities for overtime and weekend work on a seasonal basis.
**Job Type & Location**
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Everett, Washington.
**Pay and Benefits**
The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $24.00/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 Everett,WA.
**Application Deadline**
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 23, 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: 488864286
Originally Posted on: 8/10/2025
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