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Material Handler / Forklift Operator

Job Title : Material Handler / Forklift Operator $18.20-21 / hour starting out based on experience. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift available. Some 8-hour shifts and 12-hour shifts. A material handler must have experience working with and driving industrial fork trucks, such as medium-sized, narrow aisle SwingMast, and heavy-duty industrial fork trucks. The material handler is responsible for monitoring, managing, lifting, loading, unloading, storing, and arranging various materials throughout their daily shift. This position is ideal for someone who loves to work hard and take initiative without needing constant direction.

Essential Skills :

• 6+ months previous forklift experience.
• Valid forklift license or ability to attain certification.
• Ability to lift 35 lbs on a continual basis.

Job Type & Location : This is a permanent position based out of Lawrence, KS.

Pay and Benefits : The pay range for this position is $42,120.00 - $45,240.00 / 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 Nov 28, 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.