**Job Title: Forklift Operator** **Job Description** We are seeking an experienced Forklift Operator to join our paint production facility. The successful candidate will be responsible for moving materials within the warehouse and production facility. The role requires operating a sit-down forklift both indoors and outdoors, ensuring the safe transport of goods, proper stacking, and storage. Additional responsibilities include loading and unloading trucks and conducting pre-operational inspections of forklifts and equipment. **Responsibilities** + Operate a sit-down forklift both indoors and outdoors. + Move materials within the warehouse and production facility. + Safely transport goods and ensure proper stacking and storage. + Load and unload trucks. + Conduct pre-operational inspections of forklifts and equipment. **Essential Skills** + 3-5 years of recent consistent forklift experience, with the majority of the time operating a forklift. + Experience operating a forklift within a production facility. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Experience in material handling, shipping, and receiving. + Ability to work overtime, including Saturdays, during the busy season from March to September. **Why Work Here?** Join a dynamic team in a stable and growing paint manufacturing company. Enjoy a supportive work environment with opportunities for overtime during the busy season. Our team values safety, efficiency, and teamwork, providing a productive and rewarding work experience. **Work Environment** The position is based in a paint manufacturing facility, operating a forklift both indoors and outdoors. The work schedule is day shift, Monday to Friday, from 6:00 am to 4:30 pm, with the expectation of overtime during the summer busy season. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Salem, Oregon. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $23.00/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: • 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 Salem,OR. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Mar 17, 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.