Forklift Operator

Aerotek • Portland, OR • 3d ago

Job Title: Forklift Operator

Job Description

Operate double wide forklifts with 2/3/4 stage lifts to efficiently load and unload freight trucks and rail cars filled with beverages such as beer, wine, soft drinks, and spirits. Work across three locations, including two on Swan Island and one on Marine Drive. This role involves moving full pallet loads around the warehouse using predominantly sit-down electric forklifts and utilizing RF scanning systems with scannable barcodes.

Responsibilities

Operate double wide forklifts with 2/3/4 stage lifts.

Load and unload freight trucks and rail cars.

Move full pallet loads around the warehouse.

Use RF scanning systems for inventory management.

Maintain safety and efficiency in material handling.

Essential Skills

Proficiency in forklift operation.

Experience in inventory management and material handling.

Skill in using RF scanners.

Ability to operate sit-down electric forklifts.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience with pallet jacks and reach trucks.

Order picking, shipping, and receiving skills.

1+ year of experience in a distribution facility.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits for yourself, with family coverage available at a low rate. Benefit from a 5% 401k match and annual raises. This new company offers the chance to join at the ground floor with seasoned management, providing opportunities for advancement into lead and management positions. $22.00/hr, hiring for day shift and swing shift.

Work in a large, temperature-controlled warehouse facility maintained at 50-60 degrees year-round. The environment is vibrant, with a focus on the exciting beverage industry and a commitment to employee comfort.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $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 Portland,OR.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 24, 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.

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