Forklift Operator @ Aerotek

Job Title: Forklift Operator Night ShiftJob DescriptionThis night shift role involves safely operating counterbalance and reach truck forklifts in a fast-paced warehouse and food production environment. You will handle material movement, support shipping and receiving, and perform general warehouse duties while following strict safety, GMP, and food manufacturing standards. The position requires working in tight aisles, freezer areas, and high-volume operations while maintaining accuracy, efficiency, and strong attention to safety.

Responsibilities

• Operate counterbalance and reach truck forklifts safely and efficiently in a warehouse and food manufacturing environment.
• Load, unload, move, and store materials throughout the facility, including production lines, storage areas, and shipping/receiving docks.
• Work on the night shift, approximately 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. (hours to be confirmed), while meeting productivity and safety expectations.
• Perform daily equipment inspections and follow all safety procedures, including pre-operational checks and reporting any defects or concerns.
• Support shipping and receiving operations by loading and unloading trailers, staging pallets, and organizing materials in designated areas.
• Maintain accurate material movement practices, including proper pallet placement, labeling, and adherence to inventory handling procedures.
• Load production lines in a GMP production environment and ensure materials are available to support continuous operations.
• Operate forklifts safely in tight spaces, narrow aisles, and congested warehouse areas while protecting people, equipment, and products.
• Work in freezer environments to receive and move products, following all safety and PPE requirements.
• Assist with general warehouse duties such as picking, packing, palletizing, and housekeeping as required.
• Adhere to company policies, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), food manufacturing standards, and Health & Safety protocols at all times.
• Contribute to a clean, organized, and safe work area by following 5S and housekeeping standards.
• Collaborate with supervisors, lead hands, and team members to support daily production and warehouse goals.
• Adapt to changing operational priorities and perform additional tasks as needed to support high-volume production and distribution.

Essential Skills

• Valid forklift certification or license for operating electric counterbalance and reach truck forklifts.
• Experience operating counterbalance and reach truck forklifts in a warehouse or production environment.
• 3 years of experience working in a GMP production environment loading production lines.
• Ability to work safely and efficiently in tight spaces, narrow aisles, and congested warehouse areas.
• Ability to work in a freezer environment while receiving and handling products.
• Capability to perform other warehouse tasks and manually handle loads up to 50 lbs.
• Strong attention to safety, accuracy, and proper product handling.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while remaining dependable and adaptable.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with warehouse and production teams.
• Comfort working in fast-paced distribution, manufacturing, or food production environments.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Dock Stocker license and experience operating dock stockers.
• Experience operating scissor lifts in a warehouse or production environment.
• Forklift experience specifically within a food manufacturing environment.
• Experience loading and unloading trailers at shipping and receiving docks.
• Familiarity with warehouse inventory management and material movement processes.
• Experience working in high-volume warehouse operations with narrow aisles and high racking.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain strong attention to detail and product quality in a fast-paced setting.
• Proven reliability and flexibility to adjust to changing operational needs and priorities.

Why Work Here? You will join an established and growing food manufacturing organization that prioritizes safety, cleanliness, and operational excellence. The workplace emphasizes strong GMP, HACCP, and Health & Safety standards, providing a structured and professional environment. You will have the opportunity to gain experience with multiple types of material handling equipment and broaden your skills in a collaborative team setting. The employer offers stability, ongoing training, and the chance to build a long-term career in a well-organized and supportive operation.

Work EnvironmentThe role is based in a fast-paced manufacturing and warehouse environment focused on high-volume production, efficiency, and continuous improvement. The workplace operates as a safety-first facility with strict safety protocols, designated walkways, and required personal protective equipment (PPE). You will work primarily on the night shift, around 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., in a physically active role that involves standing for extended periods, operating forklifts, and performing manual tasks such as folding, packing, and lifting up to 50 lbs.

The facility is a clean, food-grade production site that includes ambient, warm, refrigerated, and freezer areas, requiring comfort working in varying temperatures. You will be part of a collaborative team environment where supervisors and lead hands provide training, guidance, and support, and where adherence to GMP, HACCP, and health and safety standards is essential.

Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Toronto, ON.

Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $21.00 - $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.

Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Toronto,ON.

À propos d'Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. fournit des solutions de dotation en personnel et de services dans les domaines de la fabrication, de la logistique, de la construction, de laviation, des installations et de la maintenance. Nous offrons lexpertise, les solutions et les personnes nécessaires pour relever les défis de lindustrie nord-américaine. Basée à Hanover, au Maryland, Aerotek exploite un réseau unifié de plus de 200 bureaux à travers lAmérique du Nord, soutenant plus de 18 000 clients chaque année. Aerotek est une entreprise du groupe Allegis, leader mondial en ressources humaines et solutions daffaires. Pour en savoir plus, visitez: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offre un salaire hebdomadaire, des avantages sociaux y compris des soins médicaux, des soins dentaires et des soins de la vue, ainsi quun programme daide aux employés et un programme de rabais.

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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, employee assistance and discount programs.

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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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.