Forklift Operator

Job Title: Forklift Operator

Job Description

This role focuses on safely handling aerospace parts within a warehouse environment, including racking, unracking, and moving materials using forklifts and related equipment. You follow detailed processing specifications, ensure parts are securely attached for chemical processing or plating, and complete all required paperwork and guidelines to support efficient production operations.

Responsibilities

• Handle aerospace parts and materials throughout the warehouse, ensuring safe and accurate movement and storage.
• Securely attach parts to racks, wires, clips, or hoists according to size, shape, and processing specifications.
• Carefully remove and unrack components after chemical processing or plating, maintaining part integrity and quality.
• Determine job priorities based on work orders and production needs to keep workflow running smoothly.
• Select appropriate racking procedures based on the size, shape, and quantity of objects being processed.
• Wire or clip objects to racks or hoists for processing, ensuring stable and secure placement.
• Remove parts from racks or hoists once processing is complete and stage them for the next production step.
• Perform general production and material handling tasks, including unloading and assembly as needed.
• Operate forklifts and, when required, cranes or hoists to move parts and materials safely around the facility.
• Lift and carry materials up to 40 pounds as part of daily production and material handling activities.
• Complete all required paperwork and processing guidelines accurately and on time to support production tracking and quality control.

Essential Skills

• Ability to safely lift and carry up to 40 pounds on a regular basis.
• Experience with general material handling in a production or warehouse environment.
• Capability to perform general labor and general production tasks as needed.
• Basic understanding of racking procedures for parts of varying size, shape, and quantity.
• Attention to detail when attaching parts to racks, wires, clips, or hoists to meet processing specifications.
• Ability to follow written processing guidelines and complete required paperwork accurately.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Forklift operation experience is a strong plus.
• Experience with unloading materials in a warehouse or production setting is beneficial.
• Experience in assembly work is an advantage.
• Crane or hoist operating experience is a plus.
• Prior experience working with aerospace parts or in an aerospace warehouse environment is helpful.

Why Work Here?

You join a long-term opportunity that offers the potential to transition to a direct role with full benefits, providing stability and room for growth. The site offers convenient access with plenty of onsite parking, supporting an easier daily commute and a more comfortable work experience.

Work Environment

You work at an aerospace warehouse site that can be hot or warm inside, requiring comfort in an active, industrial setting. The environment includes production and material handling areas, racking stations, and equipment such as forklifts, hoists, and cranes used to move parts and materials throughout the facility. Ample onsite parking is available for employees.E

This is a Contract position based out of Lynwood, CA.

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $20.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 Contract position based out of Lynwood, CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 23, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in Lynwood,CA.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.