Forklift Operator

Forklift Operator

As a Forklift Operator, you will spend 80% of your workday operating a sit-down forklift, with the remaining 20% dedicated to various tasks such as inspecting loads, building pallets, picking orders, and general cleaning. Your primary responsibility will be moving bins across different locations on the production floor. The role involves operating a single double forklift, capable of picking up two pallets at a time, and requires attention to detail and a proactive approach to maintaining workflow efficiency.

Responsibilities :

• Operate sit-down forklifts efficiently on the production floor, primarily moving bins.
• Inspect loads, build pallets, pick orders, and perform general cleaning duties.
• Utilize NetSuite via computer, phone, or handheld devices to manage operations.
• Ensure continuous supply of juice for HPP processes and maintain organized bins.
• Handle dunnage tasks, organize pallets, and load trailers as needed.
• Accurately document pallet counts and ensure real-time data transfer using NetSuite or RF Smart systems.
• Securely wrap pallets and document them to prevent damage during transport.
• Adhere to SOP, SSOP, GMP, and HACCP guidelines while maintaining cleanliness and organization.
• Provide empty bins for bottling processes and ensure conveyors do not back up.

Essential Skills :

Additional Skills & Qualifications :

Why Work Here?

After 90 business days (720 total hours), you will be eligible for conversion to permanent status, which includes benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and other ancillary benefits. Additionally, you'll enjoy a matching 401k, vacation, sick, and holiday time off, and the perk of free juice!

Work Environment :

Join a growing company that values feedback and proactive improvement. The work environment is diverse, with areas that may be wet or dry and temperatures as low as 35F, similar to a Costco cold room. You will be assigned to any of the three buildings based on daily needs, with proper PPE provided for colder areas. The role offers opportunities for growth and development within a dynamic and supportive team.

Job Type & Location :

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Oceanside, California.

Pay and Benefits :

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $21.00 / 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 :

Workplace Type :

This is a fully onsite position in Oceanside, CA.

Application Deadline :

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 7, 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 meet 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.