**Hello!! We Are Currently Hiring For Forklift Operator!! START ASAP!!** **Pay- 16-20$/h** **Job Description** Join a dynamic team in a lumber mill as a Forklift Operator. You will be responsible for efficiently operating a forklift to move pallets of wood throughout the facility. Your role will involve reorganizing materials in the yard, and loading and unloading trucks. This position requires prior forklift experience as you will spend 5.5 to 6 hours a day on the lift. **Responsibilities** + Operate a forklift to move wood pallets within the facility. + Reorganize materials in the yard and assist with loading and unloading trucks. + Participate in production tasks, including inspecting wood for defects such as splits, cracks, rot, and holes. + Separate good products from bad and stack them on pallets or carts. + Engage in fast-paced physical labor, including flipping boards and handling up to 10-15k feet of boards daily. + Maintain cleanliness and organization during downtime by performing tasks such as sweeping. **Essential Skills** + Prior forklift experience is required. + Experience working in a production setting around industrial equipment. + Ability to perform fast-paced physical labor. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Saw mill experience is a plus. + Mechanical aptitude is advantageous for potential advancement opportunities. **Why Work Here?** Our company offers a supportive environment with room for advancement. Employees receive a $2 pay increase once fully trained, with increments at 3 and 6 months. The company culture supports growth, as demonstrated by the plant manager's career progression from laborer to supervisor. Enjoy benefits such as PTO and 401k once permanent, and the flexibility to work with one headphone in. **Work Environment** Work at a sawmill producing wood for pallet building companies, operating under an open roof year-round. Prepare for varying temperatures, as it can be hot in the summer and cold in the winter. Safety glasses are required due to the presence of sawdust. The work schedule includes a shift from 7 am to 3 pm on Mondays and 10-hour shifts from 7 am to 5 pm, Tuesday through Friday, until work is caught up. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Spokane Valley, Washington. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $16.75 - $20.75/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 12, 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.