Yard Worker/Forklift Operator

Aerotek; Spokane Valley (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) plan

Life Insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a Loader in Spokane Valley, WA to load/unload trucks with landscaping products and assist will-call customers. The role requires heavy physical work and forklift operation in a fast-paced environment. Winter months may involve plant work when yard activity slows.

This contract-to-hire position offers long-term opportunities with competitive pay and benefits. Expect a physically demanding daily routine, loading 70-80 trucks per day, and working onsite with a team of 4-5 in

Qualifications

• Forklift operation experience, 12,000 lb capacity.
• Past experience with scan guns.
• Previous warehouse experience is required.
• Ability to lift up to 80 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload trucks with landscaping products.
• Assist will-call customers with their orders.
• Operate sit-down forklifts with enclosed cabs, capable of lifting 12,000 pounds.
• Help out in the plant during slower winter months.
• Maintain a quick and efficient loading process, aiming to load trucks in 15-25 minutes.
• Perform manual labor outside of forklift operations.

Skills

Forklift operation

Scan guns

Warehouse experience

Heavy lifting

Tools

Sit-down forklift

Job description

Loader

We are seeking a dedicated Loader to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for loading and unloading trucks with landscaping products such as tube sand, cement mix, and hardscapes. You will also assist will-call customers. The shift start and end times will fluctuate based on the workload. During the winter months (November to February), you will help out in the plant when yard work slows down. This position involves a quick process in a fast-paced environment, with an expectation to load trucks within 15-25 minutes. You will be loading 70-80 trucks a day, operating sit-down forklifts with enclosed cabs capable of lifting 12,000 pounds and handling two pallets at a time.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload trucks with landscaping products.
• Assist will-call customers with their orders.
• Operate sit-down forklifts with enclosed cabs, capable of lifting 12,000 pounds.
• Help out in the plant during slower winter months.
• Maintain a quick and efficient loading process, aiming to load trucks in 15-25 minutes.
• Perform manual labor outside of forklift operations.

Essential Skills

• Forklift operation experience, especially with 12,000 lb lifts.
• Past experience with scan guns.
• Previous warehouse experience is required.
• Ability to perform extremely physical tasks, lifting up to 80 lbs.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude is a plus.
• Familiarity with material handling and inventory management.
• Comfortable with repetitive and monotonous tasks.

Why Work Here?

Join a company that offers the best benefits in the industry, consistent pay increases, and bonus opportunities. Enjoy a long-term career with ample room for advancement. Our organization values its employees, offering prizes and gifts, and strives to create a positive work environment.

Work Environment

Work in a small shop with 4-5 employees, within a pre-mix concrete plant. Expect conditions to be cold in the winter and hot in the summer, with a messy and dusty environment. Our company is a global supplier of building and landscaping products, including hardscapes and masonry, packaged cement mixes, lawn and garden materials, and composite decking.

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 $20.00 - $22.00/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 Spokane Valley,WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 28, 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.