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Job Title: Operator Assistant

Weekly Pay || $20 - $22 per hour

Job Description

The Operator Assistant plays a dual role of keeping production lines stocked with materials and performing loading and unloading activities for shipping and receiving. This position operates sit-down forklifts throughout the plant to move formed metal between roll forming and secondary/utility areas, stage materials for work cells, and load finished goods into the warehouse and onto trucks. When forklift work is lighter, the Operator Assistant supports the roll line by offloading parts and assisting with line setup, ensuring smooth and efficient production flow.

Responsibilities

• Operate a sit-down forklift safely to move formed metal from the roll forming area to the secondary/utility area and back as needed.
• Load finished materials into the warehouse and onto trucks for outbound shipments.
• Keep production lines and work cells stocked with required materials and components.
• Transport bundles from work cells, move racks, and empty hoppers to maintain efficient material flow.
• Assist the roll line with offloading parts when forklift responsibilities are lighter during the shift.
• Help with production line setup, including loading and unloading parts from the line.
• Use hand tools to load and unload parts safely and efficiently.
• Pack finished goods securely and accurately for shipping.
• Perform shipping and receiving tasks, including loading and unloading trucks and machinery.
• Use computer systems and RF scanners to manage inventory control and document goods shipped and received.
• Complete and process paperwork, including data entry, bills of lading, work orders, and other shipping and receiving documentation.
• Conduct cycle counts and support inventory control activities to maintain accurate stock levels.
• Coordinate with team members in the warehouse and production areas to ensure timely movement of materials and finished products.
• Follow all safety procedures and maintain a clean and organized work area in an industrial manufacturing environment.

Essential Skills

• Proven sit-down forklift operating experience, including safe loading, unloading, and material movement in a warehouse or manufacturing setting.
• Industrial or manufacturing experience, preferably in a plant or production environment.
• Shipping and receiving experience, including loading and unloading trucks and handling materials and finished goods.
• Strong computer skills for inventory control, data entry, and documentation of goods shipped and received.
• Experience with RF scanners for picking, inventory management, and warehouse transactions.
• Material handling skills, including moving racks, bundles, and using hand tools to load and unload parts.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience operating warehouse forklifts in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Familiarity with crane operation in a production or warehouse environment.
• Experience working with roll forming or metal forming operations is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail when packing finished goods and completing documentation.

Why Work Here?

You will join a team-oriented environment that values both hard work and a relaxed, supportive culture. The workplace promotes a great culture and team atmosphere, where management maintains a laid-back approach as long as employees perform their duties effectively. This setting offers the stability of an established industrial operation combined with an environment that respects employees, encourages collaboration, and recognizes consistent effort.

Work Environment

This role is based in a manufacturing facility that forms metal from flat-rolled steel in a roll forming department. Once formed, the metal moves to a secondary/utility area to be bent and cut, with a large portion of the work supporting agricultural equipment such as tractor components. The environment is industrial, experiencing both hot and cold temperatures at different times, and while it is not excessively dirty, it reflects typical conditions of a metal manufacturing plant. Employees work around roll forming lines, secondary processing equipment, forklifts, and other material handling machinery. The culture is described as laid back and relaxed for those who consistently do their job, with a focus on teamwork and steady productivity.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Shelbyville, KY.

The pay range for this position is $21.50 - $21.50/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Shelbyville,KY.

This position is anticipated to close on May 22, 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.