Forklift Operator And Material Handler

Forklift Operator & Material Handler

Immediate Openings | Weekly Pay | Interviews Available Right Away

Why You'll Love This Job

• Immediate interviews start the hiring process quickly
• Weekly pay with consistent hours
• Opportunity to become full-time/permanent
• Work in a clean, climate-controlled facility (not your typical warehouse!)
• Gain experience in both sit-down & stand-up forklift operation
• Build long-term skills in production, inventory, and material handling
• Clear pathway to a permanent 3rd shift role in final packaging

Job Overview

This contract-to-hire role allows you to operate both sit-down and stand-up forklifts/tow motors while handling materials throughout a modern manufacturing facility that produces copper cable and wire.

You'll play a key role in safely moving, stacking, and staging materials, supporting production with accurate inventory handling, and completing basic computer data entry.

Schedule Details:

• Primarily 12-hour rotating night shifts
• One opening on a fixed 8-hour night shift
• Potential transition to a permanent 3rd shift rotating schedule in final packaging

Key Responsibilities

• Operate sit-down and stand-up forklifts/tow motors safely and efficiently
• Move, stack, and handle products, skids, finished goods, materials, scrap, and equipment without damage
• Organize and stage work-in-process (WIP) inventory to support production flow
• Read and interpret reel tags, scrap tags, tally sheets, and inventory tags
• Move and position materials as directed by supervisors and production instructions
• Pick up, stack, store, and stage materials for production and shipping
• Safely transport equipment throughout the facility
• Accurately count and record quantities on inventory forms and tally sheets
• Collect and properly dispose of scrap, purge, and trash according to procedures
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
• Use a computer for basic data entry and tracking of production and inventory
• Perform simple math calculations for inventory tracking and documentation
• Follow written and verbal instructions carefully to complete tasks
• Work assigned night shift schedules as required

Required Skills

• Proven experience operating both sit-down and stand-up forklifts/tow motors
• Strong commitment to safety in equipment operation and material handling
• Ability to follow step-by-step written and verbal instructions accurately
• Basic computer skills and data entry experience
• Ability to perform basic math for inventory, tally sheets, and scrap documentation

Your Opportunity to Grow

This role is more than just a job it's a chance to build a long-term career in manufacturing and logistics. You'll gain valuable hands-on experience and have the opportunity to transition into a permanent position with continued growth.

Work Environment

• Clean, climate-controlled production facility (copper cable and wire manufacturing)
• Organized and safety-focused environment
• Combination of operating equipment, moving materials, and performing documentation
• Team-oriented setting with clear processes and expectations

Ready to Get Started?

Don't miss your chance to join a stable company with real growth potential.

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Job Type & Location: This is a Contract position based out of New Holland, PA.

Pay and Benefits: The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/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)

Workplace Type: This is a fully onsite position in New Holland, PA.

Application Deadline: This position is anticipated to close on Jun 6, 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 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 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.