Material Handler Forklift

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Material Handler / Forklift Operator Job Description

This role works under minimal supervision and serves as a lead in the absence of supervision, ensuring accurate inventory control within SAP at all times. The position supports multiple material handling functions, including return to stock, stockroom operations, cycle counting, work-in-process (WIP) support, shipping, receiving inspection, and receiving. The material handler reconciles inventory variances, reports line record accuracy to leadership, and occasionally acts as a liaison between Production Control, Production Management, and the production line on inventory and shortage issues.

• Act as the lead material handler in the absence of supervision while working under minimal oversight.
• Ensure inventory accuracy in SAP at all times by following established department procedures.
• Perform at least three of the following functions: Return to Stock (RTS), stockroom operations, cycle counts, WIP support, shipping, receiving inspection, or receiving.
• Reconcile inventory variances and perform system adjustments in SAP or the ERP system as required.
• Report line record accuracy and inventory status to leadership and management.
• Serve as a liaison between Production Control, Production Management, and the production line to resolve inventory and shortage issues.
• Stockroom / RTS responsibilities:
• Put material away in stockrooms using RF scanners in SAP and verify that all associated transactions are correctly recorded.
• Pull kits and split them as required using the system-based kit pull procedures.
• Scan kits to the shared drive and pull shortages to ensure kits are complete before release.
• Count all material returning from the production line to ensure system quantities are accurate.
• Maintain box build areas in an organized condition and keep all kanban locations full of material.
• Perform physical and system movement of material to other locations within Operations as needed.
• Conduct cycle counting in any assigned area to support inventory accuracy.
• Complete material disposition report forms accurately and in a timely manner.
• Accurately back flush material in the ERP system according to established procedures.
• Receiving responsibilities:
• Follow receiving procedures as defined in ISO documentation.
• Validate carton counts against the bill of lading for all deliveries and match packing lists to each lot of material, noting any exceptions.
• Sign for all material delivered to the receiving dock after validation against the bill of lading.
• Validate purchase orders, part numbers, quantities, and suppliers, and complete receipts to dock for production materials using the system.
• Perform de-trash activities on incoming shipments to reduce waste in the stockroom and on the production line.
• Receiving inspection responsibilities:
• Follow receiving inspection procedures as defined in ISO documentation.
• Read and follow inspection plans and special instructions for the inspection of incoming material.
• Verify packing slips, receipts, and inventory quantities before passing materials through inspection.
• Perform SAP transactions to move material to the production floor or other locations as required.
• Perform inventory adjustments, including direct withdrawals, to maintain accurate records.
• Obtain and maintain Quality Control Inspection certification based on IPC Standard-A-610, including annual recertification.
• Shipping responsibilities:
• Follow documented procedures for shipping as outlined in ISO documentation.
• Understand and apply shipping procedures and documentation requirements for both domestic and international shipments.
• Schedule or manage transportation carriers using approved carriers and corporate guidelines.
• Accurately and safely perform physical material movements, system transactions, and verification steps related to shipping.
• Support work cells during month-end activities until all shipments are completed, which may include working additional hours.
• Operate material handling equipment, including forklifts and pallet jacks, as needed to move, load, and unload materials.
• Perform heavy lifting, loading and unloading trucks, palletizing, labeling, stocking, and order pulling as part of daily warehouse operations.
• Use hand tools and power tools as needed for packaging, material preparation, and related mechanical tasks.
• Use RF scan guns and other scanning devices to pick, pack, and track orders and inventory.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in alignment with site safety and housekeeping standards.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned to support operations.

• Proven experience operating forklifts, including stand-up forklifts, reach trucks, and sit-down forklifts, in a warehouse or manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated material handling experience, including loading and unloading trucks, palletizing, stocking, picking, packing, and order pulling.
• Ability to perform heavy lifting and repetitive physical tasks in a warehouse or production setting.
• Hands-on experience using RF scanners or RF scan guns for inventory management and order picking.
• Experience working with SAP inventory management or similar ERP systems for transactions such as receipts, back flushing, and inventory adjustments.
• Ability to ensure accuracy in SAP or ERP systems and reconcile inventory variances.
• Mechanical aptitude and experience using hand and power tools, including tape measures and other basic mechanical tools.
• Ability to read and understand visual aids, inspection plans, and special instructions for incoming material.
• Ability to operate a personal computer using a Windows-based operating system and related software.
• Advanced PC skills, including the ability to learn and use multiple software packages.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence and clearly document inventory and material movements.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions in a standardized work environment.
• Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions.
• Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.
• Strong basic math skills, including the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages and to draw and interpret graphs.
• Willingness and ability to obtain and maintain Quality Control Inspection certification based on IPC Standard-A-610, including annual recertification.
• Capability and willingness to support month-end shipping activities, including working additional hours as needed.

• Previous experience in warehouse operations, stockroom management, or manufacturing material handling.
• Experience working in a clean, climate-controlled manufacturing environment with a strong emphasis on safety and compliance.
• Prior exposure to ISO-based procedures for receiving, inspection, and shipping.
• Experience acting as a lead or point of contact in the absence of a supervisor.
• Experience coordinating with Production Control, Production Management, and production lines to resolve inventory or shortage issues.
• Prior forklift certification and experience operating warehouse forklifts in a production or logistics environment.
• Experience with warehouse production, packaging, and general labor tasks.
• Comfort using computers and multiple software applications to support inventory, shipping, and receiving processes.
• Familiarity with kanban systems and box build areas in a manufacturing setting.

You will join a modern, growing site with several large projects ramping up, creating strong opportunities for long-term engagement and conversion to permanent roles. As operations expand, you can move into other projects and broaden your skills across different areas of manufacturing and logistics. The environment emphasizes safety, structure, and continuous improvement, giving you a clear framework for success while offering room to develop and advance your career.

The role is fully on-site in a clean, climate-controlled manufacturing facility with a strong emphasis on safety and compliance. The site provides OSHA-compliant training, personal protective equipment, and site-specific safety orientation for all contingent workers. Work is performed in a warehouse and production environment that involves regular use of forklifts, pallet jacks, RF scanners, computers, and SAP or other ERP systems. The position follows strict attendance and timekeeping protocols and may require additional hours, particularly during month-end shipping cycles. Employees must wear composite-toed shoes as part of the required dress code and adhere to all safety and housekeeping standards while working on the production floor and in warehouse areas.

This is a Contract position based out of Grantsville, UT.

The pay range for this position is $19.78 - $35.59/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 Grantsville,UT.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 6, 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.