Job Description
Job Title: Material Handler/Forklift Operator1 Opening on 1st Shift 7AM-3:30PM ($20/hour) 3 Openings on 3rd Shift 11PM-7:30AM ($21/hour)
Job Description
The Material Handler is responsible for the daily inspection and care of forklift equipment, ensuring efficient material handling within the manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities
Conduct daily inspections and maintenance of forklift equipment.
Work overtime as assigned to meet production demands.
Update location sheets to track material locations.
Locate materials into inventory according to departmental procedures.
Cycle count and pull materials from inventory for work orders.
Return materials to inventory from work orders.
Issue materials based on departmental requests.
Load, unload, and relocate materials as needed for Inventory, Production, Shipping, and Quality Control.
Utilize a forklift to move materials to grinding machines.
Perform physical unloading of products, requiring lifting up to 50 lbs.Essential Skills
6+ months previous forklift experience.
Valid forklift license or ability to attain certification.
Ability to lift 35 lbs on a continual basis.IF INTERESTED, APPLY TO THIS POSTING AND YOU WILL RECEIVE A CALL WITHIN 24 HOUR TO SET UP AN INTERVIEW.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $21.00/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 Lawrence,KS.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 11, 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.Company Description
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.