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Job Title: Material Handler (Temp/Temp-to-Hire)

Job Description

This role is responsible for moving large materials throughout the facility and yard using heavy-duty forklifts, straddle trucks, shag trucks, overhead cranes, and other material handling equipment. The ideal candidate will have experience working around large industrial products, be comfortable working both indoors and outdoors, and possess strong measurement and inventory skills.

Starting pay is $26.92/hour , with a Monday-Friday schedule and opportunities for long-term employment based on performance and attendance.

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Why You'll Want This Job

✅ $26.92/hour starting pay

✅ Temp or Temp-to-Hire with potential for long-term employment

✅ Work with specialized industrial equipment

✅ Stable Monday-Friday schedule

✅ Learn multiple pieces of material handling equipment

✅ Great opportunity for experienced forklift operators

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy-duty forklifts to transport steel structures and materials throughout the production facility and outdoor storage areas.

• Move products from the production line to designated yard storage locations safely and efficiently.

• Load and unload materials using hydraulic lift gates and other material handling equipment.

• Operate straddle trucks, shag trucks, forklifts, and overhead crane systems.

• Utilize a 3x3 magnetic crane to move heavy materials safely.

• Secure loads using banding equipment and hand tools.

• Maintain accurate inventory records and material movement logs.

• Read production paperwork, shipping documents, and inventory reports.

• Perform quality checks and verify measurements before material movement.

• Support shipping, receiving, and yard operations as needed.

• Follow all company safety policies and maintain a clean work area.

• Work closely with supervisors and production personnel to keep operations running efficiently.

Required Skills

• Minimum 2+ years of forklift experience in an industrial, manufacturing, shipping, receiving, or warehouse environment.

• Experience operating heavy-duty forklifts and moving oversized materials.

• Ability to accurately read a tape measure down to 1/16 inch .

• Strong math skills for measurements, inventory counts, and material verification.

• Experience with inventory tracking and documentation.

• Ability to work safely around large equipment and moving materials.

• Strong attention to detail and safety awareness.

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience operating:

• Heavy-duty forklifts

• Overhead cranes

• Magnetic cranes

• Straddle trucks

• Shag trucks

• Shipping and receiving experience.

• Experience securing loads with banding tools and materials.

• Experience working in manufacturing, steel, utility pole, construction materials, or industrial environments.

• Familiarity with inventory systems and warehouse documentation.

Schedule & Pay

Pay: $26.92/hour

Current Schedule:

• Monday-Friday

• 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Future Schedule (Upon Conversion):

• Potential move to:

• 10:30 AM – 6:30 PM, or

• 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Work Environment

This position works both indoors and outdoors in an active manufacturing and storage yard environment. Employees regularly operate large equipment, move oversized materials, maintain inventory records, and coordinate material flow between production and storage areas. Successful candidates will be comfortable working around forklifts, overhead cranes, magnetic lifting equipment, utility poles, and other heavy industrial materials while maintaining a strong focus on safety and accuracy.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Valley, NE.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $26.92 - $26.92/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 Valley,NE.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 15, 2026.

About Aerotek

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.