Forklift Operator

Aerotek; Sparks (NV); Vor Ort; USD 32.000 - 34.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Weekly pay

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) plan

Zusammenfassung

Aerotek’s Sparks, NV facility is hiring a Forklift Operator / Warehouse Associate on a contract-to-hire basis. You will load/unload trailers, move and stage product, and ensure accurate order picking and packing while following safety procedures.

Role requires a forklift certification, reliable attendance, and ability to work overtime as needed in a fast-paced warehouse environment. You will operate various warehouse equipment and uphold quality and security standards.

Qualifikationen

• Proven ability to operate gas or electric powered forklifts safely and efficiently in a warehouse or distribution environment.
• Experience with material handling tasks such as loading, unloading, moving, staging, replenishing, and stacking product.
• Demonstrated competence in shipping and receiving activities, including handling outbound and inbound shipments in accordance with procedures.

Aufgaben

• Load outbound shipments using forklifts and move product within the warehouse per SOPs.
• Efficiently load orders into doors and trailers, ensuring secure loading for shipping.
• Unload inbound shipments and store products in designated areas using appropriate equipment.
• Pick orders with forklifts and fulfill client demands while maintaining accuracy.
• Stage products and label them according to client requirements and SOPs.

Kenntnisse

Forklift operation

RF scanners

Inventory accuracy

Safety compliance

Overtime flexibility

Teamwork

Jobbeschreibung

Hiring Forklift Operator / Warehouse Associate on USA PARKWAY! Must be able to commute to USA Parkway for this role.

SHIFTS AVAILABLE :

2:30AM-3:00PM SUNDAY-TUESDAY, EVERY OTHER WEDNESDAY

2:30AM-3:00PM THURSDAY-SATURDAY, EVERY OTHER WEDNESDAY

2:30PM-3:00AM SUNDAY-TUESDAY, EVERY OTHER WEDNESDAY

2:30PM-3:00AM THURSDAY-SATURDAY, EVERY OTHER WEDNESDAY

Job Description

This role focuses on operating forklifts and other material handling equipment to support shipping, receiving, picking, and inventory activities in a warehouse environment. You load and unload trailers, move and stage product, replenish and stack materials, and ensure orders are accurately picked, packaged, and prepared for shipment. You count and inspect product, report damages or discrepancies, and follow established Standard Operating Procedures to meet performance, safety, and quality objectives. The position requires safe and efficient equipment operation, adherence to all policies and safety rules, and flexibility to perform additional warehouse duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Use gas or electric powered forklifts to load outbound shipments, move product within the warehouse, and stack products or materials according to Standard Operating Procedures.
• Efficiently and accurately load orders into the appropriate doors and trailers, ensuring correct placement and secure loading for shipping.
• Use gas or electric powered forklifts to unload inbound shipments, move, replenish, stack, and store products or materials in designated storage areas.
• Locate and place products in the correct storage locations, maintaining organized and accurate inventory placement as defined by Standard Operating Procedures.
• Operate forklifts and other material handling equipment to accurately pick orders and fulfill client demands, ensuring correct quantities and items are selected.
• Stage picked products in the appropriate areas and stack, package, band, shrink wrap, and label products according to client requirements and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Use appropriate documentation to ensure all products and orders are received, handled, and shipped correctly, following established quality control processes.
• Verify that products and orders meet quality standards, including checking for and reporting any damages, discrepancies, or other issues to leadership.
• Stack, package, shrink wrap, and label products in line with quality control requirements and company standards.
• Execute all safety protocols and perform job tasks in a manner that promotes a safe work environment for yourself and others.
• Maintain cleanliness and orderliness in the facility, including keeping a clean, neat, and orderly work area and assisting in overall warehouse security.
• Comply with all Standard Operating Procedures, corporate and site-specific policies, safety rules, and OSHA/MSDS standards at all times.
• Operate a variety of warehouse equipment, which may include sit-down and stand-up forklifts, reach trucks, sweeper scrubbers, scissor lifts, cherry pickers, Aisle Master trucks, and pallet jacks.
• Perform daily inspections and minor maintenance on forklifts and other equipment to ensure they remain in safe working condition.
• Report equipment problems promptly and support the upkeep of all material handling equipment used in the warehouse.
• Operate all equipment in a safe and efficient manner, following prescribed work methods and safety guidelines.
• Maintain an active forklift certification and adhere to all requirements related to equipment operation.
• Perform or assist with building, grounds, and equipment maintenance tasks as assigned.
• Count and inspect product during shipping, receiving, and picking activities, ensuring accuracy of quantities and item identification.
• Use RF scanners and other inventory tools to scan, move, stage, replenish, and stack product, maintaining accurate inventory records.
• Notify leadership when product damages, discrepancies, or other issues are identified during handling or inspection.
• Work overtime as dictated by business needs, including mandatory overtime when required.
• Perform other warehouse duties as assigned to support overall operations and meet company performance, safety, and quality objectives.

Essential Skills

• Proven ability to operate gas or electric powered forklifts safely and efficiently in a warehouse or distribution environment.
• Experience with material handling tasks such as loading, unloading, moving, staging, replenishing, and stacking product.
• Demonstrated competence in shipping and receiving activities, including handling outbound and inbound shipments in accordance with procedures.
• Ability to perform accurate order picking using forklifts and other equipment to fulfill client demands.
• Skill in stacking, packaging, banding, shrink wrapping, and labeling products to meet client and company requirements.
• Experience using RF scanners for scanning, inventory tracking, and product movement within the warehouse.
• Capability to count and inspect product accurately and identify damages or discrepancies during shipping, receiving, and picking.
• Strong commitment to safety, including consistent execution of safety protocols and adherence to OSHA/MSDS standards.
• Ability to follow Standard Operating Procedures and comply with corporate and site-specific policies and safety rules.
• Satisfactory completion of a forklift training program and maintenance of active forklift certification.
• Ability to operate various material handling equipment such as sit-down and stand-up forklifts, reach trucks, sweeper scrubbers, scissor lifts, cherry pickers, Aisle Master trucks, and pallet jacks.
• Reliability in performing daily equipment inspections and minor maintenance to support safe and efficient operations.
• Capacity to work overtime as required by business needs.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in documentation, quality control checks, and inventory handling.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working as a warehouse associate or forklift operator in a shipping, receiving, or distribution environment.
• Familiarity with inventory processes, including scanning, staging, replenishing, and stacking product.
• Comfort working with standardized documentation and quality control procedures to verify orders and product condition.
• Ability to maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area and contribute to overall facility housekeeping and security.
• Willingness to assist with building, grounds, and equipment maintenance tasks as needed.
• Strong teamwork skills and the ability to collaborate with leadership and colleagues to meet performance, safety, and quality objectives.
• Flexibility to perform a variety of warehouse duties beyond core forklift operation responsibilities.

Why Work Here?

You join a warehouse team that values safety, quality, and consistent performance, with clear Standard Operating Procedures to guide your work. The environment emphasizes reliable equipment, structured processes, and attention to detail, giving you the opportunity to build strong skills in material handling and inventory operations. You benefit from a culture that promotes cleanliness, orderliness, and compliance, while offering opportunities to take on varied tasks and grow your experience across multiple aspects of warehouse operations.

Work Environment

The role is based in a warehouse setting where the noise level is usually low, providing a relatively quiet environment compared to many industrial facilities. You work with gas and electric powered forklifts and other equipment such as sit-down and stand‑up trucks, reach trucks, sweeper scrubbers, scissor lifts, cherry pickers, Aisle Master trucks, pallet jacks, and RF scanners. While performing duties, you rarely encounter fumes, airborne particles, or toxic and caustic chemicals. The facility operates under defined Standard Operating Procedures, corporate and site‑specific policies, and OSHA/MSDS standards, with a strong focus on safety and housekeeping. You are expected to maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area and support overall warehouse cleanliness and security, which contributes to a well‑organized and professional work environment. Working hours may include overtime as dictated by business needs.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Sparks, NV.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.50 - $23.50/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 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:

• Medical, dental & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long‑term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Sparks,NV.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 15, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.