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Job Title: Material Handler Forklift

Job Description

We are seeking a motivated and proactive Material Handler Forklift Operator to assist in setting up and organizing our warehouse. This role requires building racks, receiving and storing inventory, and efficiently managing daily loading and unloading of trucks. As a self-starter, you will excel in an environment with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

+ Assist in setting up the warehouse by building racks and organizing inventory.

+ Receive and store inventory throughout the warehouse.

+ Load and unload 2-4 trucks daily using a forklift and pallet jack.

+ Perform general labor tasks such as picking and packing.

+ Use Excel for data entry to track inventory.

Essential Skills

+ Experience in forklift operation.

+ Proficiency in material handling and inventory management.

+ Basic computer skills with knowledge of Excel for inventory tracking.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Willingness to perform various tasks due to a small team size of 2-5 employees.

+ Experience with sit-down forklifts and pallet jacks.

Why Work Here?

Join a newer company experiencing significant growth, where you can be part of a small, dynamic team and contribute to the foundational setup of the warehouse operations.

Work Environment

The role is based in an old UPS warehouse. You will be instrumental in setting up and organizing the facility alongside a small team, providing an opportunity for hands-on experience in warehouse setup and operations.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Windsor Locks, Connecticut.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $25.00/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:

• 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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Windsor Locks,CT.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 13, 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 meets 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.