Material Handler Forklift @ Aerotek

Job Title: Material Handler Forklift OperatorJob DescriptionThis role focuses on safely operating propane and electric sit-down forklifts to move steel, aluminum, and truck body components throughout a busy shop environment. You will handle incoming and outgoing materials, support production lines, and ensure that all materials are accurately verified, organized, and stored to keep operations running smoothly.

Responsibilities

• Operate propane and electric sit-down forklifts to move steel, aluminum, and truck body components throughout the facility.
• Load and unload materials from trucks, racks, pallets, and staging areas in a safe and efficient manner.
• Deliver raw materials to production lines and remove finished or scrap materials as required to support ongoing production.
• Verify materials against work orders, pick lists, or job travelers to ensure accuracy and correct routing.
• Safely stack, store, and organize truck bodies and other materials in designated areas to maintain an orderly workspace.
• Inspect materials for damage, shortages, or discrepancies and promptly report any issues.
• Perform daily forklift inspections and basic maintenance checks to ensure equipment is in safe working condition.
• Assist with shipping and receiving activities, including loading and unloading trucks and preparing materials for shipment.
• Use pallet jacks and other material handling equipment as needed to move and position materials.
• Help maintain cleanliness around the facility, including general shop clean-up tasks.
• Collaborate with and assist other technicians and team members as needed to support overall operations.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience operating sit-down forklifts in a shop, warehouse, or manufacturing environment.
• Strong material handling skills, including moving, stacking, and organizing heavy and bulky items safely.
• Ability to load and unload materials from trucks, racks, pallets, and staging areas using forklifts and pallet jacks.
• Experience with shipping and receiving processes, including handling incoming and outgoing materials.
• Ability to verify materials against work orders, pick lists, or job travelers with attention to detail.
• Capability to perform daily forklift inspections and basic maintenance checks.
• Willingness to clean around the facility and support general housekeeping tasks.
• Ability to work cooperatively with technicians and other team members in a production environment.
• Comfort working in a shop environment with varying temperatures due to open bay doors.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience operating both propane and electric forklifts.
• Familiarity with handling steel, aluminum, and truck body components.
• Ability to identify and report material damage, shortages, or discrepancies.
• Basic understanding of safe material storage practices in a shop or warehouse setting.

Why Work Here? You will work consistent first-shift hours, helping you maintain a stable work-life balance while avoiding late-night schedules. The role offers weekly pay for predictable income and full medical benefits to support your health and well-being. There is room for growth, providing opportunities to develop your skills and advance within a modern, well-maintained facility.

Work EnvironmentThis position is based in a shop environment within a newer facility. Bay doors are open most of the time, so temperatures can be hot in the summer and cold in the winter. You will primarily use propane and electric sit-down forklifts, pallet jacks, and standard material handling equipment. The role follows first-shift hours from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and you should be comfortable working in an active production setting with ongoing loading, unloading, and movement of materials.

Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Mt. Juliet, TN.

Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/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)

Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 11, 2026.

Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Mt. Juliet,TN.

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.