Material Handler (20+ Per Hour)

1st Shift - Material Handler

Join our dynamic team as a Material Handler, where you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of our manufacturing processes. This role involves operating forklifts and other material handling equipment, managing inventory, and supporting various departments. You will be instrumental in bringing materials from warehouse shelving to the lines and performing duties in the kitting departments.

Responsibilities :

• Operate sit-down and stand-up forklifts and other material handling equipment.
• Transport materials from warehouse shelving to production lines.
• Perform duties in the kitting departments.
• Engage in bending, lifting, and standing duties; not limited to forklift operation.
• Organize and stage products appropriately.
• Pull parts from bins and manage inventory.
• Lift materials weighing 20-30 lbs.
• Undergo certification training for forklift operation.

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Additional Skills & Qualifications :

Why Work Here?

Be part of a team with substantial tenure and numerous opportunities for personal and professional growth. Enjoy the benefits of working in a smaller team environment where promotions and pay increases are attainable through position progression and annual reviews. As the team has reduced in size, there is more opportunity for hands-on training and promotions.

Work Environment :

Work the first shift in a manufacturing plant from Tuesday to Friday, 5 am to 3 pm, with potential overtime on Mondays. Enjoy a collaborative environment that supports your growth and learning.

Job Type & Location :

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fort Atkinson, WI.

Pay and Benefits :

The pay range for this position is $20.60 - $22.85 / 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 Fort Atkinson, WI.

Application Deadline :

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 14, 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.