Job Title: CERTIFIED Forklift Operator on GRAVEYARD SHIFT Job Description This role supports a busy manufacturing and plastic fabrication facility by safely operating forklifts and handling warehouse activities such as inventory control, staging, loading and unloading trucks, and moving materials throughout the plant and yard. You use RF scanners, wrap machines, and computer systems to ensure accurate picking of work orders and timely shipment of products while maintaining a strong focus on safety and organization. Responsibilities + Operate sit-down propane forklifts safely in tight areas inside the plant and in the yard. + Load and unload trucks efficiently while protecting materials from damage. + Move materials throughout the manufacturing facility and outdoor yard, organizing them for pickup and shipment. + Perform inventory activities, including cycle counting and maintaining accurate stock levels. + Use RF scanners to pick work orders accurately and track materials and inventory movements. + Stage materials and finished goods for shipment according to work orders and shipping schedules. + Operate wrap machines to securely wrap pallets and prepare shipments. + Perform basic data entry and use computer systems to update inventory records and work order statuses. + Follow established safety procedures for forklift operation and general warehouse activities. + Work closely with the warehouse shipping and receiving team to support efficient operations. + Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in both indoor and outdoor environments. Additional Skills & Qualifications + Experience working in a warehouse shipping and receiving team environment. + Experience in a manufacturing or plastic fabrication facility. + Familiarity with reach forklifts and cherry pickers. + Experience operating a wrap machine to prepare pallets for shipment. + Ability to perform accurate cycle counts and assist with inventory control processes. + Comfort working both indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions Work Environment You work in a warehouse shipping and receiving team within a manufacturing and plastic fabrication facility. The role involves both indoor and outdoor work, including exposure to heat and cold depending on the weather. You regularly operate sit-down propane forklifts, and may also work with reach forklifts, cherry pickers, RF scanners, wrap machines, and computer systems. The environment is active and fast-paced, with frequent movement of materials in the plant and yard. You are expected to follow all safety procedures and maintain a clean, organized workspace suitable for industrial and warehouse operations. Apply right now and expect a call/text from Alondra with Aerotek ? . Positions with this company will be filled quickly Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Visalia, CA. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $16.90 - $17.60/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following: u2022 Medical, dental & vision u2022 Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital u2022 401(k) Retirement Plan u2013 Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available u2022 Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) u2022 Short and long-term disability u2022 Health Spending Account (HSA) u2022 Transportation benefits u2022 Employee Assistance Program u2022 Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Visalia,CA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Apr 21, 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 u2013 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 companiesu2019 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.
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Forklift Operator