Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

Job Title: Forklift Operator

Job Description

We are a distribution center in Auburn that transports a variety of products such as ATVs, gas, food, and beverages to Alaska throughout the year. We are seeking Warehouse candidates with at least 1-2 years of sit-down forklift experience. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, capable of reading bill of ladings, and can transport materials to the correct trucks in a safe and efficient manner.

Responsibilities

• Operate sit-down forklifts to transport materials.

• Read and interpret bill of ladings.

• Ensure materials are loaded and unloaded correctly to the right trucks.

• Perform some heavy lifting up to 75lbs, especially for heavier materials like carpets, which will require team lifting.

• Adhere to safety protocols and maintain a clean and organized work environment.

Essential Skills

• 1-2 years of sit-down forklift experience.

• Attention to detail.

• Ability to read and interpret bill of ladings.

• Capability to lift heavy materials up to 75lbs.

• Strong understanding of safety protocols.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in shipping and material handling.

• Warehouse experience.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Why Work Here?

Join a dedicated team in a well-organized and clean warehouse environment. Enjoy opportunities for overtime and career growth, while working in a dynamic and fast-paced setting.

Work Environment

The warehouse is extremely clean and organized, featuring both live and secondary loading dock areas. Shift start times are at 4am, 6am, 7am, 8am, and 10:30am, with regular shifts running from 8am to 4:30pm on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. Overtime is available on Wednesdays and Fridays, with work extending until 7 or 8pm. The warehouse has receiving doors on both sides of the building, making it cold in the winter and hot in the summer. Safety is a priority, with approximately 30-40 forklifts in operation, and a focus on avoiding careless behavior.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of AUBURN, Washington.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $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 AUBURN,WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 4, 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.