Forklift Operator

Job Title: Forklift Operator

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Forklift Operator to join our team. This role involves working outdoors in various weather conditions, operating forklifts in a rough terrain environment, and performing physically demanding tasks. This is a Monday to Friday position with shifts from 1:00 PM to 9:30 PM, which may change to a 2:30 PM start time in the future. Overtime is minimal but may be required, and Saturday work is voluntary.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts in an outdoor yard environment with rough terrain.

• Load and unload trucks with lumber products.

• Stage products for the lumber mill.

• Write and read tickets to ensure accurate order picking and product pulling.

• Engage in heavy lifting, pushing, and pulling tasks, often requiring buddy lifts.

• Work in a primarily Spanish-speaking environment.

Essential Skills

• At least 1 year of consistent forklift operating experience.

• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 60 lbs.

• Comfortable working outdoors in various weather conditions.

• Experience driving forklifts on rough terrain.

• Basic English reading and writing skills for ticketing tasks.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Interest in a long-term position, though seasonal applicants will also be considered.

• Bilingual abilities, especially Spanish, are a plus.

• Prior experience in a mill or lumber yard is advantageous.

Why Work Here?

This position offers room for growth, with opportunities to advance to a Lead role on the 2nd shift, which includes a pay increase. The lumber industry in this area is well-compensated and offers a closer commute for local residents. Additionally, employees who convert to full-time status receive a $150 allowance for safety shoes. The management team is fair and supportive, providing a positive work environment.

Work Environment

This role takes place in an industrial lumber yard, involving both warehouse and outdoor work. Employees must provide their own steel-toed work boots, but a $150 allowance for safety shoes is provided upon conversion to full-time employment. The environment can be physically demanding and requires working in various weather conditions, including sun, wind, rain, dust, and mud.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $25.00/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 Cloverdale,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 12, 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.