Material Handler (Forklift Required)

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Material Handler (Forklift Required)

Shift: 5:00am-1:30pm Mon-Fri

Pay: $16.50/hr

Location: Ocala, FL (34474)

Contract-to-hire

Climate Controlled!

Job Description

The Material Handler is responsible for managing incoming and outgoing shipments while supporting internal material movement to production areas. This role plays a key part in ensuring accurate inventory flow and timely delivery of materials in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, and verify incoming shipments against packing slips and purchase orders.
• Prepare and process outgoing shipments, including packaging, labeling, and documentation.
• Load and unload trucks safely and efficiently.
• Move materials to and from production areas to support operations.
• Maintain accurate inventory and assist with cycle counts as needed.
• Operate material handling equipment, including forklifts and stand-up lifts.
• Ensure warehouse is clean, organized, and compliant with safety standards.
• Communicate any discrepancies, damages, or shipment issues to leadership.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs on a regular basis.
• Material movement may consist of approximately 50% equipment operation and 50% manual handling.

Essential Skills

• Proficient in operating forklifts, including sit-down and stand-up models.
• Experience in material handling, shipping and receiving, inventory management, logistics, picking, and packing.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to operate pallet jacks.
• Experience in receiving and shipping processes.
• Capability to lift 50 pounds regularly.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy working in a climate-controlled environment that enhances comfort and productivity.

Work Environment

The role is based in a climate-controlled manufacturing facility, offering a pleasant working atmosphere. Employees will work the first shift, Monday through Friday.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Ocala, FL.

The pay range for this position is $16.00 - $17.00/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 Ocala,FL.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 14, 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.