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Aerotek Heavy Duty Forklift Operator in Bakersfield, California
Job Title: Heavy Duty Industrial Forklift Operator
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Forklift Operator to join our team. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience operating Hyster and Graydall Industrial forklifts and will be responsible for loading and unloading steel beams and other large materials. This role requires someone who is versatile and can handle general shop helper duties as well. No warehouse forklift operators will be considered for this role.
Responsibilities
Operate industrial forklifts to load and unload steel beams (20-30 ft) and other large materials.
Perform general shop helper duties as needed.
Handle loading and unloading of pipes, metal, paints, and other equipment with awkward weights and large size loads.
Ensure safety and cleanliness in the work area.
Assist with shipping and receiving tasks.
Essential Skills
Industrial forklift experience.
Experience loading steel beams (20-30 ft).
Experience with sit-down forklifts (10K - 20K).
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $18.50
• 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 Bakersfield,CA.
Application Deadline
This position will be accepting applications until Jan 14, 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.
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