Yard Forklift Driver

Aerotek; Washington; On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Training opportunities

Career advancement

Weekly pay

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking assemblers for a contract-to-hire role in the Spokane Valley area. You will operate gas and propane forklifts, receive, inspect, and stage materials, and prepare orders for shipment. The job requires outdoor work year-round, physical lifting, and basic computer use.

Starting pay is $21 per hour with opportunities for skill-based pay increases and training. This is a fully onsite, long-term position with room for advancement and benefits after eligibility.

Qualifications

• Forklift experience is a plus; training available.
• Warehouse/material handling/yard/general labor experience preferred.
• Basic computer and math skills required.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and move up to 100 lbs.
• Experience from retailers like Lowes/Home Depot translates well.

Responsibilities

• Operate gas and propane forklifts to load and unload trucks.
• Receive, inspect, and organize incoming materials.
• Pick, stage, and prepare customer orders for shipment.
• Assist customers with pickups and product loading.
• Package materials and maintain inventory accuracy.
• Move materials through yard and warehouse.
• Use a tablet for order picking and inventory tracking.
• Perform general shipping, receiving, and yard duties.

Skills

Forklift experience

Warehouse experience

Basic computer skills

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Move up to 100 lbs

Customer service

Tablets for picking/inventory

Tools

Tablet for picking & inventory

Job description

Job Description

Location: Spokane, Post Falls, & Coeur d'Alene area

Pay: Starting at $21/hr

Start: Immediate openings available

What You’ll Do

• Operate gas and propane forklifts to load and unload trucks.
• Receive, inspect, and organize incoming materials.
• Pick, stage, and prepare customer orders for shipment.
• Assist customers with pickups and product loading.
• Package materials and maintain inventory accuracy.
• Move materials throughout the yard and warehouse.
• Use a tablet for order picking and inventory tracking.
• Perform general shipping, receiving, and yard duties.

What We’re Looking For

• Warehouse, material handling, production, yard, or general labor experience preferred.
• Forklift experience is a plus; training available.
• Comfortable working outdoors year-round.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and move up to 100 lbs.
• Basic computer and math skills.
• Reliable, safety-focused, and hardworking.
• Experience from places like Lowes or Home Depot translates well

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.
• Pay increases based on skill progression.
• Training and career development opportunities.
• Stable, long-term position with room for advancement.

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.

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 Spokane Valley, WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 24, 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.

Company Description

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+ empl