Forklift Operator Job at Aerotek in Fontana
Aerotek, Fontana, CA, US, 92331
Job Description
Job Description
We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Forklift Operator to join our team. The primary role of this position is to operate industrial trucks or machinery in a warehouse, storage yard, factory, construction site, or similar location. The candidate will be responsible for the safe and efficient movement of product loads around the facility, ensuring that orders are picked and prepared for the next day.
Responsibilities- Operate forklifts and other heavy machinery to move products within the facility.
- Pick and prepare orders for the next day.
- Clean and maintain the shop area.
- Use cherry pickers and reach forklifts to handle materials.
- Ensure safety protocols are followed during all operations.
- Proficiency in operating reach forklifts.
- Experience with cherry picker forklifts.
- Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, and techniques for maximizing effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
- Experience with turret forklifts is a plus.
- Ability to speak Spanish is acceptable.
- Knowledge of case pickers, reach trucks, and reach lifts.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package upon permanent employment, including medical, dental, and vision coverage. Employees also receive holiday pay and PTO. Additionally, there are shift differentials available, with an increase of .25 for 2nd shift and .50 for 3rd shift, and the potential to earn up to .85 more when permanently employed.
Work EnvironmentThe work environment includes narrow aisles (1-22) and a distribution center currently managing a high volume of back orders. As the backlog is cleared, the organization will improve. Lockers are provided if available, but employees should bring their own locks.
Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fontana, California.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $19.00 - $19.00
• 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)
This is a fully onsite position in Fontana,CA.
Application DeadlineThis position will be accepting applications until Jan 18, 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.