Forklift Operator @ Aerotek

Job Title: Forklift Operator / Material HandlerJob DescriptionThis role combines material handling and forklift operation in a busy manufacturing environment. You coordinate the loading and unloading of materials and finished products with shipping and receiving, safely operate industrial trucks and lifting devices, and help maintain accurate inventory and organized storage areas. The schedule is Monday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with mandatory overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate outgoing loads with the shipping and purchasing departments to ensure timely and accurate shipments.
• Coordinate the unloading of inbound freight with planning and receiving to maintain smooth material flow.
• Weigh materials and products and accurately record weights on tags, labels, or production schedules.
• Lubricate trucks, recharge batteries, fill fuel tanks, and replace liquefied gas tanks to keep equipment in safe working condition.
• Maintain warehouse and storage area part location integrity to support efficient material retrieval.
• Ensure all boxes, crates, and pallets are clearly labeled with part numbers or sales order numbers.
• Support all departments with material handling needs, including staging, moving, and organizing materials.
• Communicate with staff regarding part delivery to specific areas to keep production and shipping on schedule.
• Move nonconforming parts to the MRB quarantine area according to established procedures.
• Dispose of scrap weekly after MRB disposition is determined, following company guidelines and applicable regulations.
• Drive industrial trucks equipped with lifting devices such as forklifts, booms, clamps, elevating platforms, or trailer hitches to push, pull, lift, stack, tier, and move products, equipment, and materials.
• Operate levers and pedals to drive trucks and control the movement of lifting apparatus safely and efficiently.
• 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, and transport loads to designated areas.
• Load, unload, and stack materials by raising and lowering lifting devices while following safe handling practices.
• Function in accordance with established standards, procedures, and applicable laws related to safety, equipment operation, and material handling.
• Maintain and constantly update job knowledge, including learning new procedures and equipment as required.
• Perform filing and record-keeping tasks related to shipping, receiving, inventory, and material movement.
• Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form to complete daily tasks.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support overall warehouse, shipping, and production operations.

Essential Skills

• At least 2 years of recent experience operating a forklift in a warehouse or manufacturing environment.
• Strong material handling experience, including loading, unloading, and staging materials.
• Hands-on experience with shipping and receiving processes in an industrial or shop setting.
• Inventory handling experience, including labeling, tracking, and organizing parts and materials.
• Ability to perform filing and record-keeping tasks accurately and consistently.
• Ability to interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule-based instructions and follow them with minimal supervision.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in labeling, weighing, and documentation.
• Well-organized work habits and the ability to maintain orderly storage and warehouse areas.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal, to coordinate with multiple departments.
• Ability to prioritize projects, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines in a busy environment.
• Comfort working in a loud, industrial shop environment with changing temperatures and exposure to moving mechanical parts.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Prior experience working in a shop or industrial environment is highly beneficial.
• Experience with inventory systems or basic warehouse documentation is a plus.
• Ability to work mandatory overtime when required to meet production and shipping demands.
• Willingness to perform basic equipment maintenance such as lubrication, battery charging, and fuel tank changes.
• Reliability and consistent attendance to remain eligible for performance-based bonus programs.

Why Work Here? You join a growing and busy organization where your contribution directly supports strong company performance. After 90 days, you become eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, and after 5 months you can participate in a bonus and profit-sharing program tied to business results and individual standing. The culture rewards reliability, teamwork, and safety, and offers the opportunity to earn meaningful monthly bonuses when the operation performs well and you maintain solid attendance and performance.

Work EnvironmentThis position is based in an industrial manufacturing setting that produces metal switches used on power lines to transfer electricity. The environment is a true shop floor, not a semiconductor or clean-room facility, and can be dirty with dust and particles typical of metal and mechanical work. Temperature in the facility generally reflects outside conditions, so wearing warm clothes in the winter and cooler clothes in the summer is important.

While performing duties, you are regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and frequently to vibration, and may occasionally encounter fumes, airborne particles, and outside weather conditions. The noise level is usually loud, and you will spend significant time around forklifts and other industrial equipment, making adherence to safety procedures and appropriate work attire essential.

Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of FOREST GROVE, OR.

Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $20.00 - $23.00/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)

Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 6, 2026.

Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in FOREST GROVE,OR.

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.

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.