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Job Title: Warehouse/Forklift Operator

Job Description

Operate powered industrial trucks to load and unload materials and deliveries and move them to and from storage areas, machines, and loading docks, into railroad cars or trucks or storage facilities. Forklift Operators will be handling construction materials such as shingles, plywood, insulation, and plumbing supplies. They will use a scan gun for inventory counts and inventory maintenance. The role involves working as a team with other warehouse associates to provide accurate and speedy customer service. Additionally, the role includes some customer service responsibilities.

Responsibilities

+ Operate powered industrial trucks to load and unload materials and deliveries.

+ Move materials to and from storage areas, machines, and loading docks.

+ Handle construction materials including shingles, plywood, insulation, and plumbing supplies.

+ Use a scan gun to perform inventory counts and maintain inventory records.

+ Collaborate with other warehouse associates to ensure efficient and accurate customer service.

+ Provide customer service as needed.

+ Drive a box truck after the contract role, requiring 1 year of box truck driving experience.

Essential Skills

+ Previous forklift experience (sit down).

+ Warehouse experience.

+ Proven attention to detail, teamwork, and great attendance and reliability.

+ Experience using an RF scanner gun.

+ Ability to unload trailers by hand and lift up to 50 lbs.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ 1 year of box truck driving experience.

+ Flexibility with work hours, including early starts and late finishes.

+ Ability to commute within the local area and to Bend.

Why Work Here?

This is a contract-to-hire role with the potential to transition into a long-term warehouse/box truck driver position. The company values teamwork, accuracy, and speed in customer service. The smaller branch operation is highly successful, providing a dynamic and rewarding work environment.

Work Environment

The position is based in a smaller branch operation, known for its high sales performance. The working hours are Monday to Friday from 7am to 4:30pm, with flexibility required to stay until work is completed. On average, employees work 45-48 hours per week. Long-term driving roles may start as early as 4am or 5am. The work environment emphasizes teamwork and efficiency.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Eugene, Oregon.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $19.50/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 Eugene,OR.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 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.