Forklift Operator / Material Handler

Forklift Operator & Material Handler

Location : Richmond, CA

Pay : $25 / hr

Shift : 5 : 30 AM 3 : 00 PM

Type : Temp-to-Hire

About the Role

We are looking for a reliable and safety-focused Forklift Operator & Material Handler to join our warehouse team in Richmond. This position plays an essential role in supporting daily warehouse operations, including dock inspections, material movement, packaging-line activities, and general warehouse upkeep. If you're an experienced forklift operator who enjoys hands-on work and a fast-paced environment, this is an excellent opportunity to grow into a long-term position.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform dock inspections and assist with offloading and unloading trucks
• Palletize, stage, and organize materials
• Maintain cleanliness and housekeeping standards on the front dock
• Operate sit-down and propane forklifts for warehouse material movement
• Run and monitor automated packaging line equipment (HMI experience a plus)
• Set up IBP equipment, assist with filling, product labeling, and bottle / depalletizing prep
• Support re-work projects and inventory control activities
• Use scanners, labelers, and warehouse computer systems for inventory tracking

Required Experience & Skills

Preferred Qualifications

Why You'll Love Working With Us

Work Environment

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Richmond, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $25.00 / 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 :

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Richmond, CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 31, 2026.

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 meet 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.