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Job Title: Forklift Operator

Job Description

Join our team as a Forklift Operator in a dynamic food manufacturing setting, where you will play a vital role in the production and packaging of our quality products.

Responsibilities

+ Operate Crown and Toyota sit-down forklifts to efficiently move and organize inventory.

+ Stack and organize large bulk items in designated areas.

+ Remove inventory from trucks and deliver to the appropriate locations within the facility.

+ Update logs and maintain accurate documentation for inventory processing.

+ Transport materials from various locations such as facilities, workstations, and pick-up areas.

+ Ensure the workspace is clean and remove any safety hazards from aisles.

+ Prepare documentation and organize inventory for audits.

+ Utilize scanners to enter data for transactions and maintain the Bill of Landing.

+ Move inventory and materials across various facilities.

+ Process inventory for delivery, including picking, packing, and shipping products.

+ Sort, organize, and store inventory in the proper locations.

+ Scan delivered items to ensure quality standards are met.

+ Report any damaged or missing inventory to supervisors.

Essential Skills

+ Proficiency in operating Crown and Toyota sit-down forklifts.

+ Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and prior food manufacturing experience.

+ Ability to consistently lift at least 50-60 lbs repeatedly.

+ Proficient in reading, writing, and comprehending English.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Bilingual in Spanish and English is preferred.

+ Must provide references and a resume.

Why Work Here?

Working with us offers you the opportunity to be part of a dedicated team in a supportive and collaborative environment. We value safety and quality, and we offer a work culture that promotes professional growth and development.

Work Environment

The work environment is a food manufacturing facility with various rooms, with temperatures ranging from 35 to 50 degrees. Non-slip shoes are required for safety, and the role involves heavy lifting. The warehouse is a smaller facility, promoting a close-knit and supportive team atmosphere.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Hayward, California.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $22.00/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 Hayward,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 31, 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.