Material Handler Forklift

Job Title: Material Handler – Forklift Operator

1st 6am - 2:30pm

Job Description

This role supports a busy manufacturing facility by safely handling, moving, and staging materials using sit-down forklifts and overhead cranes. You will deliver materials to machine operators, welders, and assemblers, and help keep production flowing smoothly by following work orders and production schedules. The position is a direct hire opportunity on first shift in a heavy industrial environment that produces large vibratory equipment and conveyors for industries such as mining, construction, and oil and gas.

Responsibilities

• Handle and move materials throughout the manufacturing facility using a sit-down forklift, overhead crane, pallet jack, and other material handling equipment.

• Pull materials from inventory and deliver them to machine operators, welders, assemblers, and other production staff according to work orders and production schedules.

• Primarily support the small parts welding area by ensuring materials and finished parts are moved to and from workstations efficiently.

• Unload incoming trucks using an overhead crane and stage materials in the warehouse for further processing or storage.

• Follow detailed work orders and production schedules to ensure each department has the materials needed to run efficiently and on time.

• Transport finished products from the small parts area to the next step in the production process or store them in the warehouse as required.

• Perform general material handling tasks such as packaging, lifting boxes, picking orders, loading and unloading, and using RF scanners as needed.

• Support shipping and receiving activities, including loading outbound shipments and verifying materials are properly staged and organized.

• Work safely in a heavy industrial environment, following all safety procedures when using forklifts, overhead cranes, and other equipment.

• Collaborate with warehouse staff, heavy assemblers, machine operators, welders, and other team members to maintain an efficient material flow throughout the shop.

Essential Skills

• Proven material handling experience in a manufacturing environment.

• Proficiency operating a sit-down forklift in a production or warehouse setting.

• Experience using an overhead crane to move large or heavy materials.

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.

• Experience with material handling tasks such as packaging, lifting boxes, packing orders, picking, loading, unloading, and general labor in a production environment.

• Experience in shipping and receiving, including loading, unloading, and staging materials.

• Ability to use RF scanners for picking, tracking, or inventory tasks.

• Comfort working in a heavy industrial manufacturing environment with large equipment and components.

• Strong attention to safety when operating forklifts, overhead cranes, pallet jacks, and other equipment.

• Ability to follow work orders and production schedules accurately and consistently.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Crystal Lake, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $39520.00 - $43680.00/yr.

reat company benefits. Benefits include competitive pay, health, dental and life insurance, tuition reimbursement, 401(K) with company match. They also have a HSA and FSA for employees (Benefits are attached). Double Time paid after 50 hours worked. 2021 BI-WEEKLY Wellness Participant – Non Smoker: Employee Only: $31.54 Employee + 1: $90.90 Employee + Family: $135.00 Earn and save on hundreds of Retail items through our employee recognition discount platform. Save on eligible NEW car purchases with our Affiliate Rewards Program. Save on qualified health and wellness products and service

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Crystal Lake,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 24, 2026.

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.

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.