Material Handler Forklift

Material Handler Forklift

We are seeking a skilled material handler forklift operator who can proficiently operate a forklift and other electrical powered devices for moving materials. The ideal candidate should be forklift certified, even if the certification is not current.

Responsibilities :

• Operate forklifts and / or electrical powered devices for moving materials.
• Load and unload materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves.
• Locate and stock received materials, rotating inventory by receipt date following warehouse procedures.
• Lift heavy objects by hand or with appropriate lifting aid devices, and clean the work area.
• Organize and clean the work environment.
• Work under the guidance of the warehouse manager and the material handler iii on continuous improvement projects within the warehouse.
• Label or tag items properly.
• Maintain inventory records and assist in maintaining the planning and production reports.
• Assist in fulfilling manufacturing orders and engineering change orders.
• Perform daily cycle count in the stock count module and create cycle counts as issues arise.
• Assist in posting transactions related to inventory, transfers, adjustments, and variances.
• Pull jobs and assist receiving and shipping when needed following warehouse procedures.
• Participate in the completion of the yearly physical inventory.

Essential skills :

Additional skills & qualifications :

Why work here?

This opportunity offers longevity and room for growth with great benefits and competitive pay once permanent. Enjoy a consistent 1st shift schedule from Monday to Thursday, working 10-hour days from 6am to 4 : 30pm.

Work environment :

The work environment is within a manufacturing assembly setting, providing a structured and organized atmosphere for efficient operations.

Job type & location :

This is a contract to hire position based out of Dayton, TN.

Pay and benefits :

The pay range for this position is $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 :

Workplace type :

This is a fully onsite position in Dayton, TN.

Application deadline :

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 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 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 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.