Job Information
Aerotek Forklift Operator in Portland, Oregon
Job Title: Forklift Operator
Job Description
Operate double wide forklifts, including 2/3/4 stage lifts, to load and unload freight trucks and rail cars filled with beer, wine, soft drinks, and spirits. Work across three locations: two on Swan Island and one on Marine Drive. Move full pallet loads around the warehouse primarily using sit-down electric forklifts. Utilize RF scanning systems with scannable barcodes on the floor and on placards. Join a dynamic industry with a focus on beer and wine in a massive, temperature-controlled warehouse facility.
Hard Skills
Operation of double wide forklifts
Experience with 2/3/4 stage lifts
Loading and unloading freight trucks and rail cars
RF scanning systems
Soft Skills
Attention to detail
Teamwork
Time management
Job Type
This is a Contract-to-Hire position with a duration of 18 Week(s).
Work Site
This is a fully on-site position in Portland, Oregon.
Work Environment
Large, temperature-controlled warehouse facility maintained at 60 degrees year-round.
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.