Forklift Material Handler - Fast-Paced Manufacturing

Aerotek; Pomona (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

HSA

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a Material Handler for an on-site role in Pomona, CA. The position involves operating a sit-down forklift, moving raw materials and finished goods, staging for production, and supporting shipping/receiving to maintain material flow.

Ideal candidates have hands-on experience in manufacturing settings, a strong focus on inventory control, and a commitment to safety. This is a contract-to-hire role with OT opportunities and a $20.00/hr pay rate.

Qualifications

• Experience operating a sit-down forklift in a manufacturing or warehouse setting.
• Strong material handling experience including loading, unloading, staging, and moving materials.
• Experience in manufacturing or production environments with hands-on shop experience.
• Ability to assist in the production area and perform general labor tasks as needed.
• Experience supporting shipping and receiving functions within a facility.
• Capability to maintain accurate inventory and track material locations.
• Commitment to following safety procedures, including daily equipment inspections.
• Ability to work collaboratively with production, warehouse, and shipping teams.
• Strong organizational skills to keep work areas clean and orderly.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a sit-down forklift to transport large materials throughout the facility.
• Load, unload, stage, and move raw materials and finished products in designated areas.
• Pull and prepare materials for production orders and customer pickups according to specifications.
• Assist with shipping and receiving activities, including handling incoming and outgoing materials.
• Deliver materials to the appropriate departments in a timely and accurate manner.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and ensure materials are stored in correct locations.
• Perform daily forklift inspections and follow all established safety procedures and guidelines.
• Keep work areas organized, clean, and free of hazards to support safe operations.
• Support other departments and assist with general shop duties and production tasks as needed.
• Collaborate with production, warehouse, and shipping personnel to ensure efficient workflow and material availability.
• Handle general labor tasks such as grinding and other basic manufacturing support activities when required.

Skills

Forklift operation

Material handling

Manufacturing experience

General labor

Shipping & receiving

Inventory control

Safety procedures

Team collaboration

Organized workspace

Job description

Aerotek is seeking a Material Handler for an on-site role in Pomona, CA. The position involves operating a sit-down forklift, moving raw materials and finished goods, staging for production, and supporting shipping/receiving to maintain material flow.

Ideal candidates have hands-on experience in manufacturing settings, a strong focus on inventory control, and a commitment to safety. This is a contract-to-hire role with OT opportunities and a $20.00/hr pay rate.