Forklift Operator And Material Handler

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Forklift Operator and Material Handler

Job Description

This role operates forklifts and material handling equipment to safely load, unload, and move products within a busy paper processing and manufacturing facility. The position supports warehouse and production operations by transporting materials, maintaining accurate inventory, and following all safety and quality standards while performing general labor tasks as needed.

Responsibilities

• Operate sit-down forklifts and related equipment equipped with forks, clamps, grapples, or lifting platforms to load, unload, and transport materials safely and efficiently.
• Load and unload semi-trailer trucks and move products to designated storage, staging, or production areas.
• Use order pickers, pallet jacks, and electric pallet jacks to perform order picking, order pulling, and palletizing activities.
• Perform daily equipment inspections and promptly report any maintenance or safety concerns.
• Conduct safety checks on lifts, lubricate equipment, recharge batteries, fill fuel tanks, or replace liquefied-gas tanks as needed.
• Maintain accurate inventory counts, verify product information, and report any discrepancies or damage.
• Follow all company safety, quality, and operational procedures while working on the production floor and in warehouse areas.
• Assist with general warehouse and physical labor tasks, including loading, unloading, and material handling as required.
• Recognize spatial limits such as doorways, shelves, and aisles to place materials safely and prevent damage.
• Navigate warehouse layouts efficiently to support logistics, material flow, and timely production support.
• Lift, carry, and move materials in accordance with physical requirements, including up to 50 pounds.
• Complete basic documentation and inventory reports, and read labels and work instructions accurately.

Essential Skills

• At least 6+ months of consistent forklift (FL) experience.
• Proficiency in safe forklift operation, including maneuvering through aisles, ramps, trucks, and storage areas.
• Knowledge of forklift load capacities, dimensions, and balance requirements.
• Ability to recognize spatial limits such as doorways, shelves, and aisles to ensure safe material placement.
• Familiarity with warehouse layouts and material handling processes.
• Experience operating sit-down forklifts, order pickers, pallet jacks, and electric pallet jacks.
• Ability to perform physical labor, including loading, unloading, and general material handling tasks.
• Capability to exert 20–50 lbs occasionally, 10–25 lbs frequently, and up to 10 lbs constantly.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs occasionally and 20–50 lbs frequently.
• Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals, and percentages.
• Reading and writing skills sufficient to follow work instructions, read labels, and complete inventory reports.
• Commitment to following safety procedures and operational standards in a loud manufacturing environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in logistics, material handling, and general warehouse operations.
• Experience in order picking, order pulling, loading, palletizing, and general labor.
• Comfort working in environments with occasional exposure to weather, humidity, vibration, and various atmospheric conditions.
• Ability to work effectively in a loud production setting and remain focused on safety and quality.
• Strong attention to detail when handling materials and maintaining inventory accuracy.

Why Work Here?

You join a team-oriented environment that values safety, reliability, and long-term growth. You receive two weeks of paid vacation starting on day one, providing immediate work-life balance support. Once you transition to full-time status, you gain access to a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision coverage, HSA and FSA options, an employee assistance program (EAP), and a 401(k) plan to support your financial future. A dedicated break room offers space to rest and recharge during your shift, helping you stay productive and comfortable throughout the workday.

Work Environment

This position is based in a paper processing and manufacturing facility with a very loud production floor. You work around heavy equipment and moving machinery, with occasional exposure to weather, humidity, vibration, and various atmospheric conditions. The noise level is loud, and hearing protection may be necessary depending on specific tasks and areas. The role involves frequent physical activity, including lifting, carrying, loading, unloading, and general material handling. Steel toe or composite safety shoes are required at all times on the production floor. You will use forklifts, order pickers, pallet jacks, electric pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment in a fast-paced warehouse and production environment, following established safety and operational procedures.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Covington, TN.

The pay range for this position is $16.25 - $16.25/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 Covington,TN.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 19, 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.