Cherry Picker Operator

Job Title: Cherry Picker Operator $19hr

Job Description

As a Cherry Picker Operator, you will be responsible for palletizing and un-palletizing products, which typically average 40 pounds per box. You will also handle drums and barrels using cherry pickers, with 70% of the work being physical and 30% forklift operation. Additionally, you will load and unload trucks and perform general warehouse duties.

Responsibilities

• Palletize and un-palletize products.
• Move drums and barrels using cherry pickers.
• Load and unload trucks.
• Perform general warehouse work.

Essential Skills

• Certified Cherry Picker Operator.
• 1 year of experience operating a cherry picker.
• Experience as a Warehouse Worker.
• Proficiency in forklift operation and picking.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to work well in a team and independently.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Availability to work 8-10 hours for overtime.

Why Work Here?

This position offers a contract-to-hire opportunity with benefits upon permanent hire. Additionally, employees can earn a stay-on bonus totaling $1,500 over 90 days, even while working as a contractor.

Work Environment

You will work in a temperature-controlled, very clean environment with four-tier-high racking. The position requires handling products according to DOT regulations.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Corona, CA.

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $22.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Corona,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 10, 2026.

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.