Forklift Operator

Job Title: Forklift Operator $20.50hr

Job Description

As a Forklift Operator, you will be responsible for put-away, loading, picking, staging, and other ad hoc projects within a warehouse distribution center. This role requires operating a Raymond stand-up forklift (Pacer) and involves case picking products from multiple pallets weighing between 10lbs and 60lbs throughout an 8-hour shift.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload, pick, put away, consolidate, stack, and stage products and materials using a Stand Up Reach forklift.
• Operate a Raymond stand-up forklift efficiently.
• Support operational processes and procedures to ensure customer value and compliance with policies and regulations.
• Assist with physical inventories and cycle counts, ensuring proper stock rotation.
• Inspect pallets and cases for proper quantities, items, brands, and lot codes.
• Communicate problems, concerns, and ideas to management; identify process improvements.
• Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area and assist in warehouse security.
• Participate in assigned training programs and adhere to all guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

• Experience operating a Stand-up Reach forklift.
• Meet medium-level physical exertion requirements, including lifting up to 50 pounds frequently.
• Ability to learn RF systems in a logistics environment.
• Basic math and reading skills.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Openness to cross-training for case picking.
• Ability to follow specific work instructions and best practices.

Why Work Here?

This role offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic and labor-intensive environment, perfect for those seeking to develop their skills in warehouse operations. The company supports cross-training and values employee input on process improvements. You will be part of a team that ensures safety and compliance in its operations, contributing directly to customer satisfaction.

Work Environment

Work within a Warehouse Distribution Center, using state-of-the-art equipment such as the Raymond stand-up forklift. The role requires physical exertion and involves working with various products and materials. The environment promotes safety and cleanliness, ensuring a secure and efficient workspace.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Riverside, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.50 - $20.50/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 Riverside,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 3, 2026.

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.