Job Information
Aerotek Forklift Operator in Fremont, California
Job Title: Forklift Operator
Job Description
Move products by reading documents such as vendor packing slips, carrier shipping documents, UPC labels, and receiving documents. Unload bulk products such as lumber from flatbed trailers and railcars using lift equipment. Scan products using a radio frequency (RF) gun and place them in the designated area using lift equipment. Build and wrap loads of products that meet safety and efficiency requirements. Check labels on products to ensure they are applied correctly. Ensure products are scanned appropriately and orders are picked and loaded correctly. Verify that the information on paperwork such as vendor packing slips matches the product that is received from the vendor or loaded outbound. Perform physical tasks including bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, lifting up to 75 lbs., pushing, pulling, standing for long periods of time, and moving merchandise. Identify and read vendor packing slips, carrier shipping documents, UPC labels, and receiving documents. Respond to public address system announcements and pages.
Hard Skills
Sit down forklift
RF Scan gun
Lifting up to 75 lbs
Soft Skills
Good attitude
Team player
Job Type
This is a contract position with a duration of 19 Weekly.
Work Site
This is a fully on-site position in Fremont, California.
Work Environment
Work in a lumber yard with a strong emphasis on safety; safety vests are required every day. The shift is from 4:00 am to 2:30 pm with 2 hours of overtime every day on Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday, with Wednesday and Thursday off. Part-time opportunities are available on Friday and Saturday from 4:00 am to 2:30 pm. Attend and participate in meetings, comply with performance goals, and cross-train on other jobs as needed. Provide support to other teams and follow all work policies. Associates may encounter uneven walking surfaces, exposure to dust, fumes, noise, and external weather conditions. Some buildings are not climate-controlled, and associates may handle merchandise, supplies, and tools with sharp edges or hazardous materials.
About Aerotek:
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+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
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.