Aerotek
Job Title: Material Handler Forklift Operator
Job Description
We are seeking a dedicated Material Handler with experience operating industrial fork trucks, including medium-sized, narrow aisle SwingMast, and heavy-duty industrial fork trucks. This role involves monitoring, managing, lifting, loading, unloading, storing, and arranging various materials throughout the daily shift. This is an ideal opportunity for individuals who are passionate about working hard and taking initiative without needing constant direction.
Responsibilities
Safely and effectively operate an industrial fork truck with SwingMast and obtain necessary certification.
Navigate effectively and efficiently on the industrial fork truck through a compact, high-volume facility with continual pedestrian traffic.
Receive, unload, verify, and correctly store all materials entering the company.
Systematically track all materials using a scanner and desktop computer with high accuracy.
Identify materials and locations properly to maintain efficient, organized, and safe storage.
Monitor and maintain steel coil tracking.
Supply the production department with materials and services efficiently and timely.
Maintain highly accurate reporting and assist in communicating any discrepancies in inventory.
Complete timely and accurate system transactions when materials are moved or transferred.
Report all material scrap, equipment, or property damage when operating material handling equipment.
Perform general housekeeping of the facility and upkeep of assigned industrial truck.
Essential Skills
Experience with forklift operation, material handling, and RF scanning.
Ability to perform loading and inventory tasks.
1 year or more of active industrial truck operation in a high-paced environment.
SwingMast operation experience is preferred.
1 year or more of inventory management experience.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Ability to stand throughout the entire shift and walk short distances periodically.
Capability to lift and stack materials up to 45 pounds and work with a team to lift over 45 pounds.
Proficiency in pushing and pulling carts, with training provided for safety.
Light office duties, including the use of computers, scanners, and tablets.
Work Environment
Work in a high-volume, compact facility with continuous pedestrian traffic. The role requires standing, walking, lifting, and carrying throughout the shift. Safety training is provided to ensure proper handling of materials and equipment. Dress code is geared towards safety and operational efficiency.
Shipping Wednesday-Friday, 6:00am-6:00pm, every other Saturday with same start time $ 18.70
Shipping Sunday-Tuesday, 6:00pm-6:00am, every other Saturday with same start time $ 20.20
Shipping Wednesday-Friday, 6:00pm-6:00am, every other Saturday with same start time $ 20.20
Shipping Wednesday-Friday, 6:00pm-6:00am, every other Saturday with same start time $ 20.20
Why Work Here?
Join a dynamic team that values hard work and initiative. We foster a collaborative environment where safety and efficiency are top priorities. Employees enjoy opportunities for growth and development within the company.
Alternate manual loader positions paying $1.50 more too!
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Lawrence, Kansas.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $38896.00 - $42016.00/yr.
Benefits include Medical/Dental/Vision, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays from day one, tuition reimbursement, and a 401k plan (with an automatic 3% company contribution, regardless of your contribution after your first year of employment) among others.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Lawrence,KS.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 20, 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.
Job Description
We are seeking a dedicated Material Handler with experience operating industrial fork trucks, including medium-sized, narrow aisle SwingMast, and heavy-duty industrial fork trucks. This role involves monitoring, managing, lifting, loading, unloading, storing, and arranging various materials throughout the daily shift. This is an ideal opportunity for individuals who are passionate about working hard and taking initiative without needing constant direction.
Responsibilities
Safely and effectively operate an industrial fork truck with SwingMast and obtain necessary certification.
Navigate effectively and efficiently on the industrial fork truck through a compact, high-volume facility with continual pedestrian traffic.
Receive, unload, verify, and correctly store all materials entering the company.
Systematically track all materials using a scanner and desktop computer with high accuracy.
Identify materials and locations properly to maintain efficient, organized, and safe storage.
Monitor and maintain steel coil tracking.
Supply the production department with materials and services efficiently and timely.
Maintain highly accurate reporting and assist in communicating any discrepancies in inventory.
Complete timely and accurate system transactions when materials are moved or transferred.
Report all material scrap, equipment, or property damage when operating material handling equipment.
Perform general housekeeping of the facility and upkeep of assigned industrial truck.
Essential Skills
Experience with forklift operation, material handling, and RF scanning.
Ability to perform loading and inventory tasks.
1 year or more of active industrial truck operation in a high-paced environment.
SwingMast operation experience is preferred.
1 year or more of inventory management experience.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Ability to stand throughout the entire shift and walk short distances periodically.
Capability to lift and stack materials up to 45 pounds and work with a team to lift over 45 pounds.
Proficiency in pushing and pulling carts, with training provided for safety.
Light office duties, including the use of computers, scanners, and tablets.
Work Environment
Work in a high-volume, compact facility with continuous pedestrian traffic. The role requires standing, walking, lifting, and carrying throughout the shift. Safety training is provided to ensure proper handling of materials and equipment. Dress code is geared towards safety and operational efficiency.
Shipping Wednesday-Friday, 6:00am-6:00pm, every other Saturday with same start time $ 18.70
Shipping Sunday-Tuesday, 6:00pm-6:00am, every other Saturday with same start time $ 20.20
Shipping Wednesday-Friday, 6:00pm-6:00am, every other Saturday with same start time $ 20.20
Shipping Wednesday-Friday, 6:00pm-6:00am, every other Saturday with same start time $ 20.20
Why Work Here?
Join a dynamic team that values hard work and initiative. We foster a collaborative environment where safety and efficiency are top priorities. Employees enjoy opportunities for growth and development within the company.
Alternate manual loader positions paying $1.50 more too!
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Lawrence, Kansas.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $38896.00 - $42016.00/yr.
Benefits include Medical/Dental/Vision, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays from day one, tuition reimbursement, and a 401k plan (with an automatic 3% company contribution, regardless of your contribution after your first year of employment) among others.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Lawrence,KS.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 20, 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.