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Job Title: Forklift Operator

Job Description

As a Forklift Operator, you will be responsible for using a sit-down forklift to pick and pull orders, as well as load and unload trucks daily. You will receive orders from customers, pick the orders, and prepare them for loading onto customer trucks. A typical day involves 60% forklift work and 40% manual labor, with over 100 customers visiting for will-call requests. You will need to read instructions, understand procedure manuals, and assure that equipment and work areas are kept clean. Maintaining a full understanding of all products is essential, and general labor tasks include wrapping products, picking products by hand off the pallet, rearranging the warehouse, and ensuring the work area is clean. Customer interaction is part of the role, making customer service skills a valuable asset.

Responsibilities

+ Operate a sit-down forklift to pick and pull orders.

+ Load and unload trucks on a daily basis.

+ Receive customer orders, pick and prepare them for loading.

+ Perform general labor tasks such as wrapping products and picking products by hand.

+ Maintain cleanliness of equipment and work area.

+ Understand and follow procedure manuals.

+ Interact with customers and provide customer service.

+ Ensure warehouse area meets safety standards.

Essential Skills

+ Forklift operation experience, preferably certified.

+ Material handling skills.

+ General labor experience.

+ Inventory management skills.

+ Loading and unloading proficiency.

+ Experience in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ 1-2+ years of warehouse experience.

+ Prior experience with construction or building materials is a plus.

+ Experience with commercial doors, frames, or hardware is highly preferred.

+ Strong self-discipline, work ethic, and ambition.

+ Ability to work well with a team.

Why Work Here?

This opportunity offers a great company culture and industry leadership recognition. Employees enjoy benefits such as 401k, medical/dental insurance, PTO, and holiday pay once converted. The organization is committed to safety, customer focus, honesty, and integrity, providing an outstanding customer experience.

Work Environment

The work environment is a construction site materials warehouse, exposed to both inside and outside elements with overhead awnings. The warehouse consists of 10 members and 1 supervisor, with over 50 people on site. Work hours are Monday to Friday starting at 8:00 AM during training, with the facility open from 5 AM to 5 PM. The dress code requires steel-toed boots, jeans (no shorts), and a plain T-shirt.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of San Diego, California.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $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 San Diego,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 16, 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.