Forklift Yard Worker

Aerotek; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

HSA

Job summary

Aerotek is hiring a Forklift Yard Worker / Paint in Billings, MT. The role safely operates sit-down forklifts in a busy yard to support steel receiving, production, and shipping, including handling, palletizing, and staging tasks.

You will assist in the paint area and other departments as needed. This is a full-time, contract-to-hire position with daytime hours, occasional overtime, and potential Saturdays.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience operating sit-down forklifts in a yard, warehouse, or production environment.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 70 lbs on a regular basis.
• Experience with general labor tasks in an industrial, yard, or production setting.
• Ability to work safely around heavy equipment, materials, and active production areas.
• Reliability in following work schedules and completing assigned tasks.
• Basic understanding of palletizing and staging materials for shipping and receiving.

Responsibilities

• Operate a variety of sit-down forklifts safely and efficiently throughout the yard.
• Receive incoming steel for the welding department and prepare it for production use.
• Set up pallets in the yard for the intake area to ensure smooth material flow.
• Palletize finished products in the yard for outgoing shipments.
• Stage products and pallets for truck pickups to support on-time deliveries.
• Assist with inventory counts and help maintain accurate stock records.
• Manually move steel and wood materials as needed, including lifting items up to 70 lbs.
• Lay out finished products in the paint area by hand, forklift, or hoist to prepare for painting or further processing.
• Support general labor and yard work tasks to keep the work area organized and efficient.
• After completing primary duties, assist in any other areas where additional help is needed.

Skills

Forklift operation

Lifting 70 lbs

General labor

Safety awareness

Punctuality

Palletizing & staging

Job description

Job Title: Forklift Yard Worker / Paint

Job Description

The Forklift Yard Worker / Paint role focuses on safely operating sit-down forklifts in a busy yard environment to support steel receiving, production, and shipping activities. You prepare incoming steel for welders, organize pallets for intake, palletize finished products for outgoing shipments, and stage materials for truck pickups. You also lay out finished product in the paint area using a combination of manual handling, forklift, and hoist, assist with inventory counts, and help other departments as needed.

Responsibilities

• Operate a variety of sit-down forklifts safely and efficiently throughout the yard.
• Receive incoming steel for the welding department and prepare it for production use.
• Set up pallets in the yard for the intake area to ensure smooth material flow.
• Palletize finished products in the yard for outgoing shipments.
• Stage products and pallets for truck pickups to support on-time deliveries.
• Assist with inventory counts and help maintain accurate stock records.
• Manually move steel and wood materials as needed, including lifting items up to 70 lbs.
• Lay out finished products in the paint area by hand, forklift, or hoist to prepare for painting or further processing.
• Support general labor and yard work tasks to keep the work area organized and efficient.
• After completing primary duties, assist in any other areas where additional help is needed.

Essential Skills

• At least 1 year of experience operating sit-down forklifts in a yard, warehouse, or production environment.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 70 lbs on a regular basis.
• Experience with general labor tasks in an industrial, yard, or production setting.
• Ability to work safely around heavy equipment, materials, and active production areas.
• Reliability in following work schedules and completing assigned tasks.
• Basic understanding of palletizing and staging materials for shipping and receiving.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with paint preparation or working in a paint area is an asset.
• Experience in general production or yard work is beneficial.
• Willingness to learn welding and other skilled roles over time.
• Strong initiative and drive to take on new responsibilities and support the team.
• Comfort working both indoors and outdoors in changing weather conditions.

Why Work Here?

You join a team-oriented, family-focused organization that values every employee and strives to ensure people feel supported and satisfied at work. The company invests in training and is willing to develop employees into welding and other skilled positions, offering clear opportunities for growth. You benefit from paid time off, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, and a 401(k) plan, all within a culture that emphasizes respect, fairness, and long-term employee well-being.

Work Environment

This is a full-time role on a production-oriented schedule, typically working from 5:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., with overtime available after the regular shift and occasional Saturdays as needed. You work primarily in the yard and production areas, frequently handling materials near open bay doors that expose the workspace to outdoor conditions. The majority of the work takes place outside, so dressing appropriately for the elements is important. The environment involves active forklift traffic, steel and wood materials, and a paint area where you may use hoists and other equipment. Required attire includes steel-toe footwear and pants, and a long-sleeve shirt is recommended for comfort and protection.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Billings, MT.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $28.00/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 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)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 6, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Billings,MT.

About Aerotek

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.