Forklift Operator

This role is a weekend shift forklift operator position in a large, fast-paced manufacturing and warehousing environment. You will spend the majority of your time operating a sit-down forklift in tight spaces, moving materials efficiently and safely while maintaining high standards of quality and productivity. The standard schedule is Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 6:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., and you are paid for 40 hours when you complete the full 36-hour schedule without leaving early. The position is ideal for a highly experienced forklift driver who values safety, reliability, and teamwork, and who wants to grow with a company that invests in its employees.

Responsibilities

• Operate a sit-down forklift safely and efficiently for approximately 90% of the shift, handling materials in tight spaces and high-traffic areas.
• Load, unload, move, and stage corrugated sheets, finished boxes, and related materials to and from production lines, storage areas, and shipping/receiving locations.
• Work in a very large facility and navigate around heavy equipment and large production machines while keeping safety as the top priority at all times.
• Maintain a strong focus on safety for yourself and others by following all safety procedures, using required safety equipment, and reporting hazards or unsafe conditions promptly.
• Handle materials with care and precision to protect product quality, ensuring that all items are moved, stacked, and stored according to company standards.
• Work with a high sense of urgency to support production schedules and meet productivity expectations without compromising safety or quality.
• Demonstrate consistent reliability in attendance and punctuality by arriving on time and completing the full scheduled shifts, including occasional mandatory overtime.
• Lift materials up to 50 pounds on a regular basis as part of loading, unloading, and material handling tasks.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with team members and production staff to coordinate material movement and resolve issues quickly.
• Use attention to detail to verify counts, labels, and locations, and to help ensure accurate inventory and order fulfillment.
• Apply basic math skills and the ability to read a tape measure when needed for material measurements and quality checks.
• Adapt to temperature changes in the facility, working effectively in conditions that can be hot in the summer and cold in the winter.
• Participate as a member of a small team of drivers, supporting coworkers and contributing to a positive, collaborative work environment.
• Follow company policies regarding drug screening, physical ability requirements, and all safety and operational rules.
• Be available for mandatory overtime when required, including additional hours on Fridays or alternative days as needed to meet production demands.

• At least 5 years of recent forklift driving experience, primarily on a sit-down forklift, in a warehouse or manufacturing environment.
• Proven ability to operate a forklift safely in tight spaces and around heavy machinery and equipment.
• Strong focus on safety, with the ability to work comfortably around heavy equipment in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds consistently throughout the shift.
• Ability to read and write English to understand work instructions, safety guidelines, and documentation.
• Basic math skills and the ability to read and use a tape measure.
• High level of attention to detail to maintain quality and accuracy in material handling.
• Demonstrated reliability in attendance and punctuality, with the ability to work the full weekend schedule.
• Ability to work overtime as required, including mandatory overtime on some Fridays or other days.
• Physical and mental ability to perform at a high pace with a strong sense of urgency while maintaining safety, quality, and productivity expectations.
• Comfort working in a very large facility that can become hot in the summer and cold in the winter.
• Authorization to work in the United States.
• Minimum age of 18 years or older.
• Ability to pass a drug screen and a physical abilities test.
• Positive attitude, good personality, and eagerness to learn, grow, and contribute to the team.

• Experience working in a corrugated packaging, box manufacturing, or similar high-volume production environment.
• Familiarity with material handling in support of large production machines such as corrugators, laminators, die cutters, and folder gluers.
• Experience working within small forklift teams where communication and collaboration are critical.
• Demonstrated history of strong performance that leads to wage increases and advancement opportunities.
• Comfort working in an equal opportunity, harassment-free, and drug-free workplace.
• Willingness to take on additional responsibilities and cross-train as needed to support production operations.

You join a long-established, family-owned operation that values people, invests in state-of-the-art equipment, and provides a stable, growth-oriented workplace. The company offers comprehensive medical and dental benefits with no monthly premiums, putting more money directly in your pocket. Full-time employees enjoy access to an on-site gym, a large break room with food available for purchase, and a culture that recognizes hard work with annual Christmas bonuses, periodic BBQs, and regular appreciation events. You benefit from annual reviews with typical wage increases of 3–5%, additional performance-based raises, and clear opportunities to grow your earnings through dedication and skill progression. The organization emphasizes safety, teamwork, and a positive work environment, and rewards employees who show initiative and reliability.

Work Environment

You work in a very large corrugated packaging and box manufacturing facility that operates state-of-the-art equipment, including a 112" multiflute corrugator, a 62" single face laminator, multiple rotary die cutters, flexo folder gluers, platten diecutters, and specialty folder gluers. The environment is fast-paced and centered around heavy equipment and high-volume material flow, requiring constant awareness of safety and surroundings. Temperature conditions vary, with the facility becoming hot in the summer and cold in the winter, so you should be comfortable working in changing conditions. You are part of a small team of forklift drivers operating primarily sit-down forklifts in tight spaces, moving quickly while maintaining safety and precision. The standard weekend schedule is Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 6:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., with pay structured so that completing the full 36 hours as scheduled results in pay for 40 hours, provided you do not leave early. Mandatory overtime is occasionally required, often on Fridays or another day, while still maintaining at least two days off most weeks. The facility maintains an equal opportunity, harassment-free, and drug-free workplace. On-site amenities include a large break room with food for purchase and a gym available to full-time employees, contributing to a comfortable and supportive work setting focused on safety, quality, and productivity.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Renton, WA.

The pay range for this position is $24.30 - $24.30/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 Renton,WA.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 30, 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.