Forklift Operator - Fremont, United States - Aerotek

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Job Description

Job DescriptionJob Title: Forklift OperatorJob Description

As a Forklift Operator, your primary responsibility will be moving products, unloading bulk products such as lumber from flatbed trailers and railcars using lift equipment, and scanning products using a radio frequency (RF) gun. You will also be responsible for ensuring the accuracy of labels on products, verifying that the information on paperwork matches the product received or loaded outbound, and responding to public address system announcements. The role includes physical tasks such as bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, lifting (up to 75 lbs.), pushing, pulling, and standing for long periods of time.

Hard Skills

• Sit down forklift operation
• RF Scan gun operation
• Ability to lift up to 75lbs

Soft Skills

• Attention to detail
• Responsiveness to public address system announcements
• Ability to work in a team environment

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

The work environment involves working in a lumber yard where safety is a top priority. Daily safety vest wear is required. The work schedule is day shift from 4:00am-2:30pm with 2 hours of overtime daily on Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday with Wednesday and Thursday off. Part-time work on Friday and Saturday from 4:00am-2:30pm is also available. The role may require you to cross-train on other jobs and provide support to other teams as necessary. The work environment may include uneven walking surfaces, exposure to dust, fumes, noise, external weather conditions, and handling merchandise, supplies, and tools with sharp edges or that contain hazardous materials.

About Aerotek:

We know that a company's success starts with its employees. We also know that an individual's success starts with the right career opportunity. As a Best of Staffing Client and Talent leader, Aerotek's people-focused approach yields competitive advantage for our clients and rewarding careers for our contract employees. Since 1983, Aerotek has grown to become a leader in recruiting and staffing services. With more than 250 non-franchised offices, Aerotek's 8,000 internal employees serve more than 300,000 contract employees and 18,000 clients every year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in talent solutions. Learn more at

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.

Company DescriptionWe 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 meet 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 in solving 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.

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+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet 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 in solving 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.