Job Title: Material Handler / Forklift Operator

Job Description

This role supports the shipping and receiving dock by handling inbound and outbound materials, tracking inventory, and performing daily cycle counts in a warehouse environment. You will operate multiple types of forklifts and material handling equipment, use a warehouse management system to maintain accurate inventory records, and ensure materials are stored and delivered to production lines efficiently and safely.

Responsibilities

• Receive packages from incoming trucks and verify shipments against documentation.

• Support the shipping and receiving dock by loading and unloading materials safely and efficiently.

• Perform daily cycle counts and physical inventory counts as required by the business.

• Use sit-down forklifts, stand-up forklifts, stand-up reach trucks, pallet jacks, and other warehouse equipment to move, store, and retrieve materials.

• Complete put-aways and deliver materials to production lines as needed using pallet jacks and forklifts.

• Perform other warehouse and material handling duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience operating stand-up reach forklifts.

• Proven experience operating sit-down forklifts.

• Previous experience working in a manufacturing environment.

• Strong attention to detail for all work being completed, especially inventory counts.

• Experience with shipping and receiving processes in a warehouse setting.

• Experience with inventory control, including cycle counting and physical counts.

• Ability to safely operate pallet jacks and other basic warehouse equipment.

• Ability to use RF scanners for order picking and inventory tracking.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in order picking, material handling, and staging materials for production lines.

• Familiarity with warehouse management systems (WHS) or similar inventory software.

• Comfort working both independently and collaboratively with warehouse and production teams.

Why Work Here?

You will join a globally recognized organization that supports a wide range of industries, offering meaningful work and exposure to diverse products and operations. The company provides strong opportunities to learn, grow, and advance into long-term roles, including movement across different locations and within the plant over time. For employees who transition to permanent status, benefits begin on the first day and are highly competitive within the industry, supporting long-term stability and work-life balance.

Work Environment

This role is based in the warehouse area of a manufacturing facility. The environment is temperature-controlled and designed to be manageable on the body, with a significant portion of the day spent operating forklifts and material handling equipment. You will work around shipping docks, racking, and production support areas, using equipment such as sit-down forklifts, stand-up forklifts, stand-up reach trucks, pallet jacks, RF scanners, and a warehouse management system. The initial schedule follows a first-shift pattern from 6:45 a.m. to 7:15 p.m., Monday through Friday, with four 12-hour shifts per week and one rotating day off. After approximately 8 to 12 weeks, the schedule transitions to a standard first shift from 6:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Indianapolis, IN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/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 Indianapolis,IN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 10, 2026.

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.

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.