**Job Title: Warehouse Forklift Operator** **Job Description** Join our dynamic team as a Warehouse Forklift Operator, where you will have the opportunity to work in either the Production or Warehouse Department. In these roles, you will be integral to the efficient movement of raw materials and finished products within our facility. **Responsibilities** + Unload raw materials from semi-trucks, including bins of vegetables, barrels, and palletized products. + Load palletized finished products onto semi-trucks. + Depalletize shipments into smaller orders manually, handling weights up to 25 pounds. + Transport raw materials from the warehouse to production lines. + Move finished products to the warehouse for staging and preparation for loading onto trucks. + Utilize hoses and spray production lines and barrels as necessary. + Comfortably operate a sit-down forklift, both gas and electric. **Essential Skills** + At least 2+ years of recent experience operating a forklift. + Recent experience on a sit-down forklift within the last 6 months. + Proficiency in loading and unloading, including understanding loading patterns. + Familiarity with the SAP System and inventory processes. + Forklift safety knowledge is essential. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Experience with a 2-fork forklift, no stand-up models. + Ability to work in a fast-paced, GMP-regulated environment. + Capable of performing repetitive motions and handling strong smells. + Must have spent at least half of the workday (4-6 hours) on a forklift. **Why Work Here?** Our company offers a stable and supportive work environment, operating 24/7 to ensure continuous productivity. Enjoy job security and ample overtime opportunities. We value our team members with regular appreciation events, quarterly BBQs, and exciting Christmas parties featuring raffles and prizes. Our warehouse is a place of camaraderie, perfect for those who thrive in an energetic and collaborative atmosphere. **Work Environment** Our facility is a fast-paced food production environment where employees are on their feet all day, engaging in repetitive tasks. The work area can be wet due to vegetable juices, and employees must adhere to GMP regulations, including wearing hair nets, beard nets, and blue smocks. No jewelry, nail polish, or cell phones are allowed in the production area. Be prepared for strong smells, especially in the production area, as we work with vinegar, pepperoncini, jalapenos, and olives. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of American Canyon, California. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $23.21 - $23.21/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 American Canyon,CA. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on May 31, 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.