Forklift Operator And Material Handler

Job Description

Job Description

Forklift Operator & Material Handler ???? Competitive Pay???? Lockport, NY1st Shift | Monday-Friday???? Why Join Us?

Join a stable, family-oriented manufacturing company where employees are valued, supported, and given opportunities to grow. Work in a modern warehouse environment with cross-training, advancement opportunities, and a strong team culture.

✅ Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

✅ Family-Owned Company with Strong Employee Retention

✅ Cross-Training & Career Development Opportunities

✅ Employee Appreciation Events & Team Outings

✅ Supportive, Hands-On Leadership Team

✅ Long-Term Stability & Growth Potential

• Operate sit-down forklifts, stand-up forklifts, and reach trucks

• Move materials safely throughout the warehouse and production areas

• Load and unload trucks using powered industrial equipment

• Stock, organize, and rotate inventory

• Perform cycle counts and inventory reconciliation

• Use WMS software to track inventory transactions

• Receive, label, and store incoming materials

• Stage materials for production and shipping

• Prepare outbound shipments, including packing and packaging

• Support production by delivering materials where needed

• Inspect materials and products for accuracy and damage

• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment

• Forklift experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment

• Experience operating sit-down and stand-up forklifts

• Reach truck experience in high-rack storage environments

• Inventory control, stocking, and cycle count experience

• Experience using Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

• Shipping and receiving experience

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy

• Commitment to workplace safety

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Work in a modern warehouse facility supporting the production of safety and traffic-calming products made from recycled materials. You'll use forklifts, reach trucks, and WMS technology daily while working closely with a collaborative team.

???? Schedule:

• Monday-Thursday: 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM

• Friday: 8:00 AM Start

This opportunity combines warehouse, inventory, and forklift responsibilities in a growing manufacturing environment. You'll gain exposure to multiple areas of operations, develop valuable logistics skills, and work for a company that promotes from within and invests in employee development.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lockport, NY.

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $25.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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)

This is a fully onsite position in Lockport,NY.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 11, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

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 meet 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 in solving 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.

Company Description

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 meet 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 in solving 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.