Forklift Operator

Job Title: Material Handler/Forklift Operator

Job Description

The Material Handler will support the shop flow by managing all parts, ensuring fitters have what they require to fabricate assemblies. This role involves recording and updating parts tracking software via tablet, pulling parts and placing them in bins based on the bill of materials, and moving pulled part bins to the shop floor as directed.

Responsibilities

• Manage and organize all parts to support shop flow.

• Record and update parts tracking software using a tablet.

• Pull parts and place them in bins according to the bill of materials.

• Move pulled part bins to the shop floor as directed.

• Ensure fitters have necessary parts for fabricating assemblies.

• Receive and sort all cut-to-size plates.

• Coordinate machine shop processing of cut-to-size plates.

Essential Skills

• Ability to perform heavy lifting of up to 75 lbs.

• Manufacturing experience.

• Proficiency with hand tools.

• Experience with inventory management.

• Ability to operate overhead cranes and forklifts (prior experience not required).

• Basic computer skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Firm understanding of shop drawings, cut lists, and industrial safety.

• Basic math and geometry skills.

• Ability to read a tape measure.

Why Work Here?

This family-owned company offers ample room for advancement and invests heavily in training and promoting employees. The culture is supportive and encourages growth.

Work Environment

The work environment is a manufacturing/fabrication shop that is not fully climate-controlled. Employees will be working inside and outside, including in cold conditions.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $24.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Airway Heights,WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 14, 2026.

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.