**Job Title: Forklift Operator** **Job Description** + Operate sit-down forklifts to move and handle materials within the facility. + Assist with production tasks as needed, including general labor duties. + Ensure materials are safely and efficiently transported to designated areas. + Adhere to safety protocols and procedures at all times. + Perform basic addition and subtraction calculations as required. + Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors. **Essential Skills** + At least 2 years of sit-down forklift operating experience. + Bilingual in Spanish is preferred. + Experience within an industrial/manufacturing environment. + High School Diploma or GED. + Ability to stand for the entire shift and perform physical tasks such as pushing, pulling, moving, and lifting up to 40 lbs. + Strong initiative and safety consciousness. + Willingness to work 1-2 hours of overtime per day and on Saturdays if converted to a permanent position. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Candidates will be trained on all procedures. + Ability to perform basic addition and subtraction calculations. **Why Work Here?** Join a large operation with ample opportunities for upward mobility. This is a 90-day contract-to-hire position, offering stability and growth for dedicated employees. **Work Environment** The work environment is an industrial manufacturing facility that produces steel framing for the construction industry. The facility is large, open, and relatively loud, with provided hearing protection. It can get hot or cold depending on the weather. The facility employs around 125 people, with approximately 50 people on the day shift and 40 on the swing shift. Punctuality and attendance are highly valued; unannounced absences or tardiness without proper communication may result in job termination. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of PITTSBURG, California. **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.