Material Handler Forklift @ Aerotek

Job Title: Material Handler Forklift OperatorJob DescriptionThe Material Handler Forklift Operator safely operates propane and electric sit-down forklifts to move steel, aluminum, and truck body components throughout a modern shop facility. This role focuses on loading and unloading materials, delivering raw materials to production lines, organizing finished products, and supporting overall material flow 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, and staging areas in a safe and efficient manner.
• Deliver raw materials to production lines according to work orders, pick lists, or job travelers.
• Remove finished goods and scrap materials from production areas and transport them to designated locations.
• Safely stack, store, and organize truck bodies and other materials in assigned areas to optimize space and accessibility.
• Verify materials against work orders, pick lists, or job travelers to ensure accuracy of type, quantity, and location.
• Inspect materials for damage, shortages, or discrepancies and promptly report issues to the appropriate personnel.
• Perform daily forklift inspections and basic maintenance checks to ensure equipment is in safe working condition.
• Use pallet jacks and other material handling equipment as needed to move and stage materials.
• Support shipping and receiving activities, including loading, unloading, and staging inbound and outbound materials.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, including general cleaning around the facility.
• Collaborate with and assist other technicians and team members to support production and material handling needs.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience operating sit-down forklifts in a shop or warehouse environment.
• Ability to safely operate propane and electric forklifts to handle steel, aluminum, and large truck body components.
• Hands-on experience with material handling, including loading, unloading, stacking, and organizing materials.
• Ability to use pallet jacks and related material handling equipment.
• Experience supporting shipping and receiving functions, including loading and unloading trucks.
• Attention to detail when verifying materials against work orders, pick lists, or job travelers.
• Ability to perform daily forklift inspections and basic maintenance checks.
• Willingness to clean around the facility and assist other technicians as needed.
• Commitment to following safety procedures and maintaining a safe work environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working with metal materials such as steel and aluminum is beneficial.
• Background in handling large or oversized products, such as truck bodies, is an advantage.
• Ability to work independently while communicating effectively with production and warehouse teams.
• Strong organizational skills for stacking, storing, and staging materials in a busy shop environment.

Why Work Here? Employees benefit from consistent first-shift hours, weekly pay, and comprehensive medical benefits, supporting both financial stability and well-being. The facility offers room for growth, providing opportunities to develop skills, take on additional responsibilities, and advance within a supportive team environment.

Work EnvironmentThis role is based in a shop environment within a newer facility. Bay doors are open most of the time, so temperatures vary with the seasons, being hot in the summer and cold in the winter. Work is performed on the first shift, typically from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The position involves regular use of sit-down propane and electric forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment, as well as moving steel, aluminum, and truck body components throughout the facility.

Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Lebanon, 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 27, 2026.

Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Lebanon,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.