Forklift Operator

Aerotek; Kapolei (HI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off / PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave

Job summary

Aerotek is hiring a Warehouse Associate in Kapolei, HI, to support daily logistics and distribution. The role emphasizes accuracy, teamwork, and safety while receiving, organizing, and preparing freight for delivery.

Responsibilities include freight sorting, manifest verification, inventory checks, pre-loading shipments, and daily forklift inspections in a fast-paced onsite setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in a warehouse environment handling freight, pallets, and manifests.
• Ability to identify, sort, and organize freight per manifests and customer orders.
• Attention to detail when reviewing freight for accuracy and shipment counts.
• Able to safely load/unload freight and follow safety procedures.
• Ability to complete manifest paperwork accurately for each piece or pallet.
• Experience performing basic trailer inventory checks.
• Ability to perform forklift inspections and recognize maintenance issues.
• Commitment to a clean, safe, organized warehouse workspace.

Responsibilities

• Identify, sort, and organize freight on pallets according to manifests and customer orders.
• Review freight for accuracy and verify shipment counts against documentation.
• Locate and document missing or damaged freight, including photos when necessary.
• Load and unload freight safely using equipment and techniques.
• Complete manifest paperwork accurately for each piece or pallet.
• Conduct daily inventory of trailers in the yard and maintain accurate records.
• Assist with pre-loading of bobtail trucks to ensure timely departures.
• Perform daily forklift inspections and report maintenance issues promptly.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized warehouse environment.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Freight/pallets handling

Manifests/documentation

Safety compliance

Inventory checks

Forklift inspections

Teamwork & communication

Job description

Warehouse AssociateThe Warehouse Associate plays a critical role in ensuring smooth warehouse operations by accurately receiving, organizing, and preparing freight for delivery. This hands-on, fast-paced role is ideal for someone who takes pride in precision, teamwork, and safety while supporting daily logistics and distribution activities.

Responsibilities

• Identify, sort, and organize freight on pallets according to manifests and customer orders.
• Review freight for accuracy and verify shipment counts against documentation.
• Locate and document missing or damaged freight, including taking photos when necessary.
• Load and unload freight safely and efficiently using appropriate equipment and techniques.
• Complete manifest paperwork accurately for each piece or pallet of freight.
• Conduct daily inventory of trailers in the yard and maintain accurate records.
• Assist with pre-loading of bobtail trucks to ensure timely departures.
• Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip forklift inspections and report maintenance issues promptly.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized warehouse environment in accordance with safety standards.
• Perform general maintenance and additional warehouse duties as assigned by leadership.

Essential Skills

• Experience working in a warehouse environment handling freight, pallets, and manifests.
• Ability to accurately identify, sort, and organize freight according to manifests and customer orders.
• Strong attention to detail when reviewing freight for accuracy and verifying shipment counts.
• Capability to safely load and unload freight, including adherence to safety procedures and best practices.
• Ability to complete manifest paperwork accurately and legibly for each piece or pallet of freight.
• Experience conducting basic inventory checks, including trailer inventory in a yard environment.
• Ability to perform daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections of forklifts and recognize basic maintenance issues.
• Commitment to maintaining a clean, safe, and organized warehouse workspace.
• Physical ability to perform hands-on warehouse tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills to support coordinated warehouse operations.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Prior experience in general warehouse operations, including shipping, receiving, and inventory.
• Comfort working with freight documentation such as manifests and shipment records.
• Experience assisting with pre-loading of trucks, including bobtail trucks.
• Familiarity with basic maintenance tasks within a warehouse setting.
• Openness to learning new processes and contributing ideas to improve warehouse operations.
• Willingness to take on additional duties as assigned and support a collaborative team environment.

Why Work Here?

The organization values diverse backgrounds and encourages individuals with a variety of experiences to apply, even if they do not meet every listed qualification. Team members are encouraged to bring new ideas and perspectives, contributing to a culture that appreciates continuous improvement and collaboration. The work environment emphasizes safety, teamwork, and respect, offering the opportunity to grow skills in a supportive and inclusive setting.

Work Environment

This is an onsite warehouse role with a standard schedule of Monday to Saturday, 07:00 to 16:00, with occasional earlier starts at 05:00 based on operational needs. The position involves working in a fast-paced warehouse setting, handling freight, pallets, and manifests, and regularly using equipment such as forklifts and other material-handling tools. The role requires being on your feet for extended periods, performing physical tasks such as lifting, moving, and organizing freight, and working both indoors in the warehouse and around trailers in the yard. The environment prioritizes cleanliness, organization, and safety, with daily equipment inspections and adherence to safety procedures forming a core part of the workday.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Kapolei, HI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $25.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 Kapolei,HI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 1, 2026.