Forklift Operator

Job Title: Material Handler (1st Shift) ($19.00/hr.)

Job Description

The Material Handler supports daily warehouse and production operations by safely operating forklifts, handling materials, organizing parts, and performing basic inventory tasks. This role requires the ability to lift up to 50 lbs, read simple blueprints, and use measuring tools to identify and verify parts accurately. We are looking for individuals to start as soon as possible after interviewing. We offer weekly pay and overtime paying time and a half. Apply Today!

Monday through Thursday from 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m

Responsibilities

• Operate both stand-up and sit-down forklifts safely and efficiently to move materials throughout the facility.
• Use reach trucks, pallet jacks (including electric pallet jacks), tow motors, and other material handling equipment to load, unload, and transport products.
• Organize parts from crates to pallets in an orderly and efficient manner to support production and shipping activities.
• Perform inventory counts and cycle counts of parts, ensuring accurate tracking and documentation of materials.
• Read and interpret basic blueprints to identify correct parts and verify specifications.
• Use measuring tools, including tape measures, to confirm part dimensions and ensure accuracy.
• Handle material picking and order picking using RF scanners and related equipment to fulfill production or shipping requirements.
• Assist with packing, packaging, and general production tasks as needed to support workflow.
• Unload materials from trucks or staging areas and place them in designated locations.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in accordance with facility guidelines.
• Follow all safety procedures when operating forklifts, bobcats, and other equipment.
• Support general warehouse and material handling functions as assigned by leadership.

Essential Skills

• At least 1 year of forklift experience, including operation of stand-up and sit-down forklifts.
• At least 1 year of warehouse experience in a production or distribution environment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs on a regular basis.
• Proficiency in basic material handling functions, including loading, unloading, and staging products.
• Ability to read and understand basic blueprints to identify parts.
• Ability to use measuring tools, including tape measures, to verify part dimensions.
• Experience operating reach trucks, pallet jacks, and tow motors.
• Ability to perform inventory counts and cycle counts accurately.
• Basic familiarity with RF scanners for picking and tracking materials.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow written and verbal instructions.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with electric pallet jacks and other powered industrial trucks.
• Experience in general production, packing, picking, and packaging activities.
• Experience using bobcats or similar equipment in a warehouse or yard environment.
• Comfort working with various material handling tools and equipment in a fast-paced setting.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality to support consistent first-shift operations.
• Ability to work overtime when required by production or warehouse demands.

Why Work Here?

You join a team-oriented environment where your hands-on skills and reliability directly support smooth operations. The consistent first-shift schedule helps support work-life balance, while overtime opportunities can provide additional earnings when available. You gain experience with a wide range of material handling equipment and warehouse processes, building valuable skills that support long-term career growth in production and logistics.

Work Environment

This is a first-shift position, working Monday through Thursday from 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with all overtime scheduled as needed. The role is based in a warehouse and production environment that involves frequent movement, standing, and lifting up to 50 lbs. You regularly operate forklifts (stand-up and sit-down), reach trucks, pallet jacks (including electric models), tow motors, and potentially bobcats, while using RF scanners and other basic warehouse tools. The facility focuses on safe and efficient material flow, with work centered around organizing parts, handling crates and pallets, and supporting general production tasks. Attire is practical and suitable for an active warehouse setting, with appropriate safety gear and equipment provided or required according to company policy.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Wooster, OH.

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $19.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Wooster,OH.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 28, 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.