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Material Handler
- Aerotek (Shady Grove, PA)
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Job Title: Material Handler** **Job Description
We are seeking a skilled Material Handler/Forklift Operator to efficiently run equipment in our fabrication and assembly areas, providing essential support by feeding raw materials to welders, machinists, and other team members. The primary equipment operated will be sit-down forklifts, with occasional use of other machinery, including overhead cranes.
Responsibilities
+ Operate sit-down forklifts primarily and other equipment as needed.
+ Feed raw materials to welders, machinists, and other assembly areas.
+ Run overhead cranes when required.
+ Transport parts to the appropriate locations inside the plant.
+ Work in both indoor and outdoor settings, adjusting to varying weather conditions.
Essential Skills
+ Minimum of 6 months of forklift experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
+ Proficiency in operating sit-down and stand-up forklifts.
+ Experience in a manufacturing setting.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
+ No high school diploma or GED is required.
Why Work Here?
This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment with a focus on achieving deadlines. You will be part of a team that values safety and provides necessary protective equipment. Overtime opportunities are available, allowing for additional earnings.
Work Environment
The work environment is both indoor and outdoor, requiring operation of lift equipment over rough terrain. Safety is a priority, with metatarsal steel toes, safety glasses, and hearing protection provided. The atmosphere can be musky and dirty, with concrete floors and standing required for extended periods. Typical attire includes jeans and a t-shirt or sweatshirt, with no shorts or sweatpants allowed. The role is deadline-intensive, with significant overtime opportunities.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Shady Grove, PA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $18.75 - $18.75/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 Shady Grove,PA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Dec 29, 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.
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