Job Description
Job DescriptionJob Title: Forklift OperatorJob Description
Join our team at a lumber mill, where you will be operating a forklift to move pallets of wood throughout the facility. Your role will also include inspecting wood taken off machines for splits, cracks, rot, holes, and other defects, and stacking it on pallets or carts accordingly. You will separate good products from the bad, and the job involves flipping boards all day, which can be strenuous on hands and wrists.
Responsibilities
- Operate forklift to transport pallets of wood within the facility.
- Inspect wood for defects such as splits, cracks, rot, and holes.
- Stack inspected wood on pallets or carts.
- Separate defective wood from good products.
- Engage in fast-paced physical labor, flipping boards throughout the day.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization during downtime.
- Perform general production duties including machine operation, inspection, and packing.
Essential Skills
- Experience in general labor and production settings.
- Familiarity with industrial equipment such as saws and forklifts.
- Ability to perform fast-paced physical labor.
- Capability to stay productive during downtime.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Saw mill experience is advantageous.
- Mechanical aptitude for potential advancement.
- Forklift experience is beneficial but not required.
- Comfortable with repetitive movements, bending, and twisting.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $18.50 - $22.50/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 Aug 8, 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.
Company DescriptionWe 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 in solving 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.
Company Description
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 in solving 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.