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Job Title: Forklift Operator and Material Handler

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Forklift Operator and Material Handler to operate powered industrial trucks for loading and unloading materials and deliveries. You will be responsible for moving items to and from storage areas, machines, loading docks, and transportation vehicles. This role involves handling construction materials such as shingles, plywood, insulation, and plumbing supplies. Additionally, you will use a scan gun for inventory counts and maintenance, working collaboratively with warehouse associates to ensure accuracy and speed in customer service.

Responsibilities

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

+ Move items to and from storage areas, machines, loading docks, and transportation vehicles.

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

+ Use a scan gun for inventory counts and inventory maintenance.

+ Work as a team with other warehouse associates to provide excellent customer service.

+ Provide customer service as needed, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.

+ Drive a box truck long-term after the contract role, requiring flexibility in hours.

Essential Skills

+ Experience operating a sit-down forklift.

+ Warehouse experience.

+ Proven attention to detail and teamwork skills.

+ Reliable attendance.

+ Experience using an RF scanner gun.

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

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ 6 months to 1 year of box truck driving experience.

+ Flexibility to start early and finish late as required.

Why Work Here?

This is a contract-to-hire role with the potential for long-term employment as a warehouse/box truck driver. Our branch is a smaller operation but highly successful, generating over $1 million in sales per month. Join a dynamic team that is outperforming larger locations, with opportunities for growth and advancement.

Work Environment

Work takes place in a thriving branch environment. The position operates from Monday to Friday, 7am to 4:30pm, with flexibility to stay until tasks are completed, typically averaging 45-48 hours per week. Long-term driving roles may require early starts as early as 4am, ensuring flexibility on start and end times.

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 Jun 6, 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.