Job Title: Forklift Operator and Material Handler

Job Description

We are seeking a diligent Forklift Operator and Material Handler for our 3rd shift team. In this role, you will prepare finished goods for outbound shipping, load shipments into the correct container trucks, and unload in-bound shipments, placing materials into proper storage areas. You will also be responsible for preparing necessary paperwork to document and expedite order fulfillment, moving raw materials and finished parts between production cells, staging areas, and the warehouse. You will operate electric-powered lift trucks, maintaining a safe driving record, and inspect the lift trucks for compliance with safety standards. This position requires operating a sitdown hilo 90-95% of the shift and loading approximately 10-14 trucks a day. The shift hours are from 10:30 PM to 6:30 AM, with some overtime, typically maintaining a 40-hour workweek.

Hard Skills

• Operating electric-powered lift trucks

• Maintaining safe driving records

• Inspecting lift trucks for safety compliance

• Preparing and attaching shipment paperwork

• Loading and unloading shipments

• Locating and reporting physical inventory quantities

Soft Skills

• Attention to detail

• Team collaboration

• Effective communication

• Problem-solving abilities

Job Type

This is a Contract-to-Hire position with a duration of 90 Day(s).

Work Site

This is a fully on-site position in Troy, Michigan.

Work Environment

The work environment is not the cleanest and can be loud in some parts of the floor, though the warehouse is quiet. You will be working with a team of 5 others.

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.