Forklift Operator and Material Handler**
**Job Description**
As a Forklift Operator and Material Handler, you will operate powered industrial trucks to load and unload materials and deliveries, moving them efficiently to and from storage areas, machines, loading docks, railroad cars, trucks, or storage facilities. You will handle construction materials including shingles, plywood, insulation, and plumbing supplies, using a scan gun for inventory counts and maintenance. Collaborating with fellow warehouse associates, you will ensure accuracy and speed in customer service, with occasional direct customer interactions.
**Responsibilities**
+ Operate powered industrial trucks to load and unload materials.
+ Move materials to and from storage areas, machines, and loading docks.
+ Perform inventory counts and maintenance using a scan gun.
+ Collaborate with warehouse associates to ensure customer service excellence.
+ Drive a box truck post-contract, requiring one year of experience.
+ Maintain a clean driving record while driving to Bend and starting as early as 5 am.
+ Be flexible with working hours, accommodating early starts and late finishes.
**Essential Skills**
+ Experience in warehouse operations and shipping.
+ Proficiency in forklift operation, preferably sit-down forklifts.
+ Familiarity with RF scanner gun usage.
+ Ability to unload trailers manually and lift up to 50 lbs.
+ Attention to detail, teamwork, and reliability.
**Additional Skills & Qualifications**
+ 6 months to 1 year of box truck driving experience.
+ Flexibility in working hours and willingness to commute to Bend.
**Why Work Here?**
This role offers a contract-to-hire opportunity, transitioning into a long-term position as a warehouse and box truck driver. You'll be part of a thriving team in a smaller but successful branch with impressive sales achievements.
**Work Environment**
The position is based in a smaller branch with over a million in monthly sales, outperforming larger locations. Working hours are Monday to Friday, 7 am to 4:30 pm, with a requirement to stay until tasks are completed, averaging 45-48 hours per week. Flexibility in start and end times is essential, with the potential for early starts at 2 am when driving to Bend.
**Job Type & Location**
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Eugene, Oregon.
**Pay and Benefits**
The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $19.50/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 Eugene,OR.
**Application Deadline**
This position is anticipated to close on Jun 30, 2025.
**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.
**Job Description**
As a Forklift Operator and Material Handler, you will operate powered industrial trucks to load and unload materials and deliveries, moving them efficiently to and from storage areas, machines, loading docks, railroad cars, trucks, or storage facilities. You will handle construction materials including shingles, plywood, insulation, and plumbing supplies, using a scan gun for inventory counts and maintenance. Collaborating with fellow warehouse associates, you will ensure accuracy and speed in customer service, with occasional direct customer interactions.
**Responsibilities**
+ Operate powered industrial trucks to load and unload materials.
+ Move materials to and from storage areas, machines, and loading docks.
+ Perform inventory counts and maintenance using a scan gun.
+ Collaborate with warehouse associates to ensure customer service excellence.
+ Drive a box truck post-contract, requiring one year of experience.
+ Maintain a clean driving record while driving to Bend and starting as early as 5 am.
+ Be flexible with working hours, accommodating early starts and late finishes.
**Essential Skills**
+ Experience in warehouse operations and shipping.
+ Proficiency in forklift operation, preferably sit-down forklifts.
+ Familiarity with RF scanner gun usage.
+ Ability to unload trailers manually and lift up to 50 lbs.
+ Attention to detail, teamwork, and reliability.
**Additional Skills & Qualifications**
+ 6 months to 1 year of box truck driving experience.
+ Flexibility in working hours and willingness to commute to Bend.
**Why Work Here?**
This role offers a contract-to-hire opportunity, transitioning into a long-term position as a warehouse and box truck driver. You'll be part of a thriving team in a smaller but successful branch with impressive sales achievements.
**Work Environment**
The position is based in a smaller branch with over a million in monthly sales, outperforming larger locations. Working hours are Monday to Friday, 7 am to 4:30 pm, with a requirement to stay until tasks are completed, averaging 45-48 hours per week. Flexibility in start and end times is essential, with the potential for early starts at 2 am when driving to Bend.
**Job Type & Location**
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Eugene, Oregon.
**Pay and Benefits**
The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $19.50/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 Eugene,OR.
**Application Deadline**
This position is anticipated to close on Jun 30, 2025.
**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.
Job ID: 482658721
Originally Posted on: 6/25/2025
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