Forklift Operator 18+ HR

Material Handler | 18+ HR Job Description The role of Material Handler involves loading and unloading materials, ensuring quality before unloading, and operating cranes, fork trucks, and lift trucks to move and load steel or aluminum raw materials into presses, feeders, and de-coilers. This position is crucial for maintaining efficient operations within a tiered supplier of medium-to-large stampings, high carbon plates, and sub-assemblies. Responsibilities Load and unload materials ensuring quality before unloading. Operate cranes, fork trucks, and lift trucks to move and load raw materials. Ensure steel or aluminum materials are properly loaded into presses, feeders, and de-coilers. Essential Skills Experience in manufacturing settings. Proficiency in forklift operation. Ability to operate overhead cranes. A steady job history. Why Work Here? Enjoy a supportive and laid-back team culture, with opportunities for attendance bonuses for consistent work schedules. Benefit from a shift premium after 90 days and a focus on maintaining a balanced work-life through four ten-hour days. Work Environment The metal stamping facility supports the automotive industry, particularly heavy trucks and caterpillar equipment. It is a loud environment and not temperature-controlled, which means it can get hot during the summer. The team works collaboratively in a laid-back atmosphere, with a dress code of jeans and steel toe boots. The night shift hours are from 3:30pm to 2:00am, Monday through Thursday, with occasional Fridays depending on workload. Training is conducted on the day shift from 5am to 3:30pm for three to six weeks. Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Bluffton, Indiana. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $18.20 - $18.85/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: 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 Bluffton,IN. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jun 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.