Forklift Operator

Pay: $21/hour

Location: Tacoma, WA

Shift: 7:00am - 3:30pm

Job Description

We are seeking a flexible and adaptable forklift operator to work in both a lumber yard and warehouse setting. The candidate must be comfortable working outdoors and willing to work either shift as business needs demand. The lumber yard shift is from 7am to 3:30pm, and the warehouse shift is from 9am until the final truck is loaded. Overtime is optional, and candidates who are willing to help out during busy seasons are preferred. Summer hours range from 44-50 hours per week, and winter hours range from 40-45 hours per week.

In the lumber yard, operators will handle 10k-12k hysters, lift pieces of lumber up to 60 feet, and use chainsaws to cut to specification while using a tape measure. Responsibilities include loading wood onto flatbeds, securing it, and using a bander machine to put bands around pieces of lumber. Additional duties include reading sales orders, noting special instructions, operating saw equipment, performing daily forklift inspections, assisting in moving and storing inventory, participating in inventory counts, and keeping lanes and areas clean and clear for traffic.

Skills

• Forklift operation

• Chainsaw operation

• Reading sales orders

• Tape measure usage

• Flatbed loading

• Bander machine usage

• Inventory management

Job Type

This is a Contract-to-Hire position with a duration of 520 Hour(s).

Work Environment

The position involves working outdoors in the lumber yard in all weather conditions and potential exposure to fumes from industrial-sized forklifts.

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.