**Forklift Operator** Location: West Sac Pay: $19-$21.50 Shift- -1st Shift & @nd Shift **Responsibilities** + Supervise the activities of painters and cleaners. + Handle heavy materials using a 16,000lb forklift. + Ensure cleaning is completed before moving materials to the painters. + Conduct thorough checks of painted items before they are moved for loading. + Move materials throughout the yard and shop, including staging I-beams and pipes. + Receive work orders and select all parts required, placing them on a pallet. + Operate an overhead crane if required. **Essential Skills** + Proficiency in operating a 16,000lb forklift. + Experience in material handling, particularly with items weighing up to 15,000lbs. + Ability to balance large beams in tight spaces within the shop. + Strong leadership and communication skills. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Experience operating a forklift outside of a warehouse setting, such as in a lumber yard or metal yard. + Ability to operate a sit-down forklift and manage warehouse logistics. + Certification will be provided for operating the company’s forklifts. **Why Work Here?** Join a dynamic team in a challenging yet rewarding environment where your skills in material handling and leadership will be highly valued. Enjoy a supportive workplace that offers opportunities for personal growth and professional development. **Work Environment** Work in an open shop environment where fabrication and welding activities take place. Be prepared to work in various weather conditions, including heat and cold. The work schedule starts at 6 am, with four 10-hour shifts. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Sacramento, CA. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $26.00/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 Sacramento,CA. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Jan 22, 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 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.