Forklift Operator And Material Handler Job at Aerotek in New Madrid

🚜 Now Hiring: Forklift Operator / Material Handler

📍 Location: New Madrid, Missouri

📦 Job Type: Contract

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🌾 About the Role

This isn’t your average warehouse job—it’s a dynamic, seasonal role that evolves throughout the year. As a Forklift Operator / Material Handler, you’ll be at the center of seed production, handling everything from harvest to packaging and shipping. If you’re adaptable, reliable, and ready to roll with the seasons, we want you on our team.

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🛠️ What You’ll Do

• Receive and process crop trucks during harvest (Sept–Oct)
• Clean combines and support harvest operations
• Supply seeds to the Conditioning department
• Apply treatments, label, tag, bag, and palletize seeds (Nov–Mar)
• Enter inventory data into computer systems
• Stage and ship seed products
• Retag and re-bag returned seeds (Apr–Aug)
• Inspect and wash pro boxes for reuse

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✅ What You Bring

• Knowledge of production agriculture or plant operations
• Ability to work safely while maintaining seed quality
• Strong decision-making and teamwork skills
• Forklift experience preferred
• Reliable transportation and punctuality
• Ability to lift/push/pull up to 60 lbs and work in varied environments
• Willingness to work long hours, rotational shifts, and overtime
• Effective communication skills and a positive attitude

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🌟 Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Supportive team and great local reputation
• Opportunities for growth and skill development
• A role that keeps you moving and engaged year-round

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🏗️ Work Environment

• Indoor and outdoor work with lots of walking
• Rotating schedule every 4 weeks
• Shifts may include:
  • Day Shift: 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM (Mon–Thurs)
  • Night Shift: 4:00 PM – 2:30 AM (Mon–Thurs)
• Night shift pay increase for hours worked after 6 PM

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Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of New Madrid, MO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $20.00/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 New Madrid,MO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 23, 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.

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 meet 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 in solving 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.