Forklift Operator

The Forklift Operator safely operates heavy material handling equipment to move, stage, and organize products throughout the facility. This role focuses on accurately picking orders for the next day, supporting shipping and receiving activities, and ensuring efficient product flow within a production environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate sit-down and reach forklifts to safely move product loads throughout the facility.
• Pick and stage orders accurately for the next day according to production and shipping schedules.
• Support shipping and receiving functions, including loading and unloading materials and finished goods.
• Handle products carefully to prevent damage while transporting, stacking, and storing items.
• Follow established procedures and safety guidelines when operating forklifts and other equipment.
• Use reach trucks and reach lifts to access and move materials stored at various heights.
• Assist with organizing and maintaining inventory in designated storage areas.
• Communicate with team members and supervisors to coordinate material movement and order fulfillment.
• Perform basic equipment checks and report any issues or safety concerns promptly.
• Work efficiently in a production-focused environment to support manufacturing and distribution activities.

• Proven experience operating reach forklifts in a warehouse or production environment.
• Proven experience operating sit-down forklifts safely and efficiently.
• Ability to use reach trucks and reach lifts to move and store materials.
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, and quality control principles.
• Understanding of techniques for maximizing effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
• Ability to support shipping and receiving activities, including loading and unloading.
• Commitment to following safety procedures and equipment operating guidelines.

• Experience operating turret trucks is a plus.
• Familiarity with case handling and product movement in a production setting.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing and distribution environment.
• Strong attention to detail when picking and staging orders.
• Good communication skills to coordinate with team members and supervisors.

The company offers a supportive environment where employees can grow in a stable production and distribution setting. Upon becoming a permanent employee, you receive access to medical, dental, and vision benefits, as well as holiday pay and paid time off. Shift differentials are available for later shifts, providing additional earning potential and rewarding flexibility in work hours.

Work Environment

The role is based on the production side of the facility, handling mouthwash products in an active manufacturing and distribution area. The building is not temperature controlled, so conditions may vary with the seasons. You will work around forklifts, production equipment, and palletized goods, with a focus on safety, efficiency, and teamwork in a busy operational environment.

Job Type & Location

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

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $19.00/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 Fontana,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 27, 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.