Forklift Operator

Job Title: Material Handler

Job Description

We are seeking dedicated Material Handlers to support our shipping and production operations. This role involves supplying production areas with necessary materials, utilizing a hand cart, and lifting and moving parts around the warehouse and production areas to ensure smooth operations.

Responsibilities

Load and unload trucks, operate a standard forklift, and utilize related equipment and tools to move materials throughout the plant.

Unload incoming materials from trailers using a forklift or other equipment, check quantities and item descriptions against purchase orders, and enter orders into the computer system.

Organize and stock raw materials in the work area, maintain departmental housekeeping standards, and ensure the work environment and equipment are clean at the end of the shift.

Perform all duties according to established safety and efficiency procedures and maintain a neat, clean, and orderly workstation.

Conduct daily checks for maintenance and safe operation of the forklift.

Essential Skills

1+ years of warehouse experience.

Ability to drive a forklift, with forklift certification preferred.

Ability to comprehend and follow work instructions, loading schedules, and production tickets.

Effective communication skills to interact with coworkers and management in a fast-paced team environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Previous forklift experience is preferred.

Manufacturing experience is helpful but not required.

Experience with general labor, hand tools, assembling, general production, machine operation, packaging, mechanical assembly, and material handling.

Why Work Here?

We offer a supportive work environment with opportunities for permanent positions. Our benefits include Health, Dental, and Vision insurance, annual contributions to HSA, 401K with company match, Paid Time Off, 12 company holidays, and sick days. We also provide company-paid short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, discount programs, referral bonuses, and tuition reimbursement.

Work Environment

Our facility operates in an air-conditioned environment with shifts from 5 am to 5 pm, requiring availability for 12-hour shifts or as needed based on volume. Training for the first shift occurs from 8 am to 5 pm. Associates should be prepared to work 6-day weeks, up to 12 hours per day, and be flexible to work most Saturdays during high season. The work involves physical demands typical of a manufacturing environment, including standing, bending, and lifting. Personal Protective Equipment is provided and required to ensure safety in a clean and safe work area with exposure to high noise levels and various materials.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $17.00/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 Riviera Beach,FL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 31, 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.