Material Handler - Now Hiring

Job Title: Material Handler / Forklift Operator Shipping Department (1st Shift)

Job Description

This role supports the shipping department by safely handling materials, staging and preparing pallets for shipment, and operating forklifts and pallet jacks. You will perform physical, hands-on work throughout your shift, ensuring products are accurately picked, securely banded and wrapped, and ready for on-time shipment in a clean, well-lit manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Move and stage pallets within the shipping department to support daily production and shipping schedules.
• Operate forklifts and pallet jacks to safely stage product, pick pallets, and transport materials throughout the facility.
• Manually band skids and use wrapping machines to secure pallets and prepare them for shipment.
• Perform general manual labor tasks associated with the shipping department, including loading, unloading, and organizing materials.
• Conduct quality inspections of final shipments to verify accuracy of items, counts, and packaging before orders leave the facility.
• Assist with order pulling to ensure correct products are selected and prepared according to shipping documentation.
• Support cycle counting and basic inventory control activities to maintain accurate material and product records.
• Follow all safety guidelines and material handling procedures to maintain a safe work environment for yourself and others.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience as a material handler or in a similar general labor role within a warehouse or manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience operating forklifts in a shipping or material handling setting.
• Ability to safely operate pallet jacks for moving and staging products.
• Demonstrated skill in manually banding skids and using wrapping equipment to secure pallets.
• Experience with order pulling, including accurately selecting and staging products for shipment.
• Familiarity with cycle counting or basic inventory control processes.
• Strong attention to detail for performing quality inspections on final shipments.
• Capability to perform physically demanding tasks, including standing, lifting, and moving pallets throughout the shift.

Why Work Here?

You will work in a clean, well-organized facility that values safety, reliability, and teamwork. The environment supports hands-on, active work and offers the opportunity to develop and refine your material handling skills. You can take pride in playing a key role in ensuring products are shipped accurately and on time, while working with supportive colleagues in a stable manufacturing setting.

Work Environment

The role is based in a generally clean, well-lit manufacturing facility within the shipping department. You will work on 1st shift in a physical, hands-on environment that involves frequent movement of pallets and materials. The position requires regular use of forklifts, pallet jacks, banding tools, and wrapping machines. The facility emphasizes safety and organization, providing a structured setting for material handling and shipping operations.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Noblesville, IN.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 Contract to Hire position based out of Noblesville, IN.

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 27, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in Noblesville,IN.

About Aerotek

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.