Forklift Operator

Forklift Operator

Job Description

Join our team as a night shift forklift operator and production worker. This role involves operating stand-up electric and sit-down propane forklifts, as well as occasionally using a Combi. You will spend 20-30% of your time operating lifts, while the remaining time will be dedicated to production tasks in the finals department. Responsibilities include using drills and power tools to install doors, windows, and handles onto large industrial HVAC units.

Additionally, you may occasionally operate an overhead crane and will primarily use the forklift to move fans, pallets, and other materials around the shop, and empty garbage bins.

• Operate stand-up electric and sit-down propane forklifts.
• Perform production tasks in the finals department using drills and power tools.
• Install doors, windows, and handles onto large industrial HVAC units.
• Operate an overhead crane occasionally.
• Move fans, pallets, and other materials around the shop.
• Empty garbage bins using the forklift.

• Forklift operating experience.
• Proficiency with sit-down forklifts.
• Experience with drills and power tools.
• Production experience.
• Mechanical skills.
• Comfortable with forklift operation from day one.

• Experience with assembly or construction.
• Knowledge of computer technology, blueprints, and schematics.
• Experience with sheet metal is a plus.
• Understanding of mathematics and mild steel.

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

The pay range for this position is $21.44 – $22.51/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Cheney,WA.

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 14, 2026.

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.