Forklift Operator! Immediate Hiring

Aerotek; Washington; On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Aerotek in Spokane Valley, WA is hiring a Forklift Operator & Material Handler for a contract-to-hire role. You will load/unload trucks, receive shipments, pick and pack orders, and help customers with pickups. The job requires outdoor work in all weather and the ability to lift heavy objects.

Starting pay is $20 per hour, with a range up to $21 per hour, and benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. This onsite position offers long-term opportunities and continued training.

Qualifications

• Experience in material handling, warehouse, yard, production, or general labor preferred.
• Forklift experience is a plus but not required.
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and push/pull up to 100 lbs.
• Basic math and technology skills.
• Strong work ethic, reliability, and safety mindset.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload trucks using gas and propane forklifts.
• Receive shipments and verify inventory.
• Pick, prepare, and load customer orders.
• Assist customers with order pickups.
• Package and secure materials for shipment.
• Move and stage materials throughout the yard.
• Use a tablet for order picking and inventory updates.

Skills

Material handling

Warehouse operations

Outdoor work

Teamwork

Safety mindset

Job description

Job Description

Forklift Operator & Material Handler - $20/HR

• Location: Candidates from Spokane, Post Falls, and Coeur d'Alene are encouraged to apply.


• Pay: Starting at $20/HR.

Job Duties

• Load and unload trucks using gas and propane forklifts.


• Receive shipments and verify inventory.


• Pick, prepare, and load customer orders.


• Assist customers with order pickups.


• Package and secure materials for shipment.


• Cut lumber using a chainsaw.


• Perform shipping, receiving, and inventory tasks.


• Move and stage materials throughout the yard.


• Use a tablet for order picking and inventory updates.

Requirements

• Experience in material handling, warehouse, yard, production, or general labor preferred.


• Forklift experience is a plus but not required.


• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.


• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and push/pull up to 100 lbs.


• Basic math and technology skills.


• Strong work ethic, reliability, and safety mindset.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.


• Career growth with tiered pay increases.


• Ongoing training and development.


• Stable, long-term opportunity with advancement potential.

Candidates with strong tenure, warehouse, forklift, production, or general labor experience are encouraged to apply.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Spokane Valley, WA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $21.00/hr.

• 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 Spokane Valley,WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 21, 2026.

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.