Job Information
Aerotek Forklift Operator in Fremont, California
Job Title: Forklift Operator
Job Description
Move Products- Read 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. Place products in the designated area using lift equipment. Build and wrap loads of products that meet safety and efficiency requirements.
Ensure Accuracy- Check labels on products to ensure that they are applied correctly. Ensure products are scanned appropriately. Ensure that orders are picked and loaded correctly. Verify that the information on paperwork such as vendor packing slips matches the product that is received from vendor or loaded outbound.
Physical Requirements- Bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, lifting (up to 75 lbs.), pushing, pulling, standing for long periods of time, and moving merchandise. Identifying and reading vendor packing slips, carrier shipping documents, UPC labels, and receiving documents. Responding to public address system announcements, pages, and general information.
Hard Skills
Sit down forklift
Stand up forklift
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
Working in a lumber yard where safety is paramount; safety vests must be worn every day. The shift is a swing shift from 3:00 pm - 1:30 am, Monday to Thursday. The environment may include attending and participating in meetings, complying with reasonable expectations and performance goals, cross-training on other jobs, and providing support to other teams as needed. Associates must follow all work policies and support guidelines, cooperate with associates and managers, and complete work activities as assigned. The job may involve exposure to dust, fumes, and noise, and may require handling merchandise, supplies, and tools with sharp edges or hazardous materials. Exposure to external weather conditions such as heat in summer and cold in winter is possible due to some buildings not being climate controlled. Uneven walking surfaces due to temporary cracks in the floor may also be encountered.
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.