Material Handler Forklift

Job Title: Material Handler / Forklift Operator

Job Description

This role focuses on safely handling materials, operating forklifts, and supporting warehouse operations by loading and unloading shipments, staging inventory, and ensuring accurate order fulfillment. You will work with both sit-down and stand-up forklifts, use RF scanners, and complete necessary paperwork in English to keep materials moving efficiently and accurately through the facility.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload shipments safely and efficiently using forklifts and other material handling equipment.
• Lift and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds throughout the shift.
• Operate sit-down and stand-up forklifts in a safe, controlled, and compliant manner.
• Gather materials from designated locations and stage them in the proper areas for production, shipping, or storage.
• Use RF scanners to locate, pick, and track inventory accurately.
• Maintain accurate inventory by staging, organizing, and tracking materials in the warehouse.
• Read and complete paperwork in English to document shipments, inventory movements, and material transactions.
• Verify orders and materials to ensure they match documentation and are routed to the correct locations.
• Follow established safety procedures and warehouse guidelines while operating equipment and handling materials.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area to support efficient warehouse operations.

Essential Skills

• At least 2 years of forklift operating experience.
• Proficiency operating sit-down forklifts.
• Experience operating stand-up forklifts.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds throughout the shift.
• Material handling experience in a warehouse or production environment.
• Ability to read and write in English to complete paperwork and follow written instructions.
• Experience using RF scanners for picking and inventory tracking.
• Attention to detail to ensure orders and materials go to the correct locations.
• Strong awareness of safety practices when operating forklifts and handling materials.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience staging inventory for production, shipping, or storage.
• Experience in production or warehouse operations.
• Comfort working in a climate-controlled facility that may become warm during summer months.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Why Work Here?

You will join a stable operation that offers consistent first-shift hours and a structured work routine, helping you maintain a healthy work-life balance. The environment emphasizes safety, organization, and teamwork, giving you the opportunity to apply and grow your material handling and forklift skills. You will work in a climate-controlled facility, with clear expectations and processes that support reliable and efficient daily work.

Work Environment

This is a first-shift position with hours from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. The role is based in a warehouse or production facility that is climate controlled, although it can become warm during the summer. You will regularly operate sit-down and stand-up forklifts and use RF scanners to manage inventory. The work involves frequent lifting of up to 50 pounds and moving materials throughout the facility. The dress code requires jeans and closed-toe shoes, supporting both safety and comfort in a hands-on material handling environment.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of South Bend, IN.

The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $17.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 South Bend,IN.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 28, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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.