Job Details

Forklift Operator

  2026-03-24     Aerotek     Spokane,WA  
Description:

Loader

Join our team as a Loader where you will be responsible for loading and unloading trucks with landscaping products such as tube sand, cement mix, and hardscapes. You will assist will-call customers and help out in the plant during the winter months when work in the yard slows. The role requires quick processing in a fast-paced environment, with the expectation to load trucks in 15-25 minutes.

Responsibilities
  • Load and unload approximately 70-80 trucks daily.
  • Operate sit-down forklifts with enclosed cabs capable of lifting up to 12,000 lbs, handling two pallets at a time.
  • Perform manual labor tasks outside of operating the forklift.
  • Assist with plant operations during less busy winter months (November-February).
Essential Skills
  • Experience with forklifts, particularly those capable of 12,000 lb lifts.
  • Experience with scan guns and previous warehouse experience.
  • Ability to perform physically demanding tasks, lifting up to 80 lbs and frequently lifting 50-70 lbs.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
  • Mechanical aptitude is a plus, offering potential for advancement to operator roles.
  • Comfort with repetitive and monotonous tasks in a non-glamorous work setting.
Why Work Here?

We offer the best benefits in the industry, with consistent pay increases and bonus opportunities. This is a great place for career growth with many opportunities for advancement. Employees are rewarded with prizes and gifts, fostering a supportive and appreciative work environment.

Work Environment

Work in a global supplier setting of building and landscaping products, including hardscapes and masonry. The small shop environment, with 4-5 employees, can be cold in winter and hot in summer, and is part of a pre-mix concrete plant, which can get messy and dusty.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Spokane Valley, WA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $22.00/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 Spokane Valley,WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 3, 2026.


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