Forklift Operator And Material Handler

Aerotek; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Aerotek is hiring a Forklift Operator & Material Handler in Houston, TX. The role focuses on moving materials efficiently to support production, loading and unloading, and maintaining accurate inventory records in a fast-paced warehouse.

You will operate sit-down and stand-up forklifts and use RF scanners daily. Qualified candidates have at least 2 years of forklift experience, familiarity with warehouse procedures, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of forklift experience in a warehouse or manufacturing environment.
• Experience operating sit-down and stand-up forklifts.
• RF scanner and inventory tracking experience.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs regularly.
• Shipping, receiving, and material handling experience.
• Strong safety awareness and attention to detail.
• Experience with propane or electric forklifts is a plus.
• Cherry picker experience is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate sit-down and stand-up forklifts, tuggers, and other material handling equipment throughout the day.
• Load, unload, move, stage, and organize materials to support warehouse and production operations.
• Use RF scanners to track inventory and maintain accurate material records.
• Pull and stage parts for production, kitting, shipping, and receiving activities.
• Put away inventory in designated storage locations and warehouse racks.
• Assist with shipping, receiving, inventory control, and general warehouse organization.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and efficient work environment.

Skills

Forklift experience

RF scanner

Inventory control

Safety awareness

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Shipping/receiving

Propane/electric forklifts

Tools

RF scanner

Forklift equipment

Job description

Forklift Operator & Material Handler

Join a Growing Industry Leader and Build Your Career!

Are you an experienced forklift operator who enjoys staying active and making an impact every day? We're looking for dependable team members to join a fast-growing manufacturer of specialized power distribution equipment, industrial electrical cables, and generator docking stations.

In this role, you'll play a vital part in keeping materials moving, supporting production operations, and ensuring inventory accuracy in a dynamic warehouse environment.

What You'll Be Doing

• Safely operate sit-down and stand-up forklifts, tuggers, and other material handling equipment throughout the day.

• Load, unload, move, stage, and organize materials to support warehouse and production operations.

• Use RF scanners to track inventory and maintain accurate material records.

• Pull and stage parts for production, kitting, shipping, and receiving activities.

• Put away inventory in designated storage locations and warehouse racks.

• Assist with shipping, receiving, inventory control, and general warehouse organization.

• Maintain a clean, safe, and efficient work environment.

What We're Looking For

• 2+ years of forklift experience in a warehouse or manufacturing environment.

• Experience operating sit-down and stand-up forklifts.

• RF scanner and inventory tracking experience.

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs regularly.

• Shipping, receiving, and material handling experience.

• Strong safety awareness and attention to detail.

• Experience with propane or electric forklifts is a plus.

• Cherry picker experience is a bonus.

Work Schedule

• 7:00 AM 3:30 PM

• 8:00 AM 5:30 PM

Typical workweek: 4045 hours.

Work Environment

This position is based in a busy warehouse and manufacturing facility. The building is non-climate controlled, so temperatures may vary throughout the year. You'll work around forklifts, tuggers, racking systems, and other material handling equipment in a safety-focused environment.

Steel-toe footwear required.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Houston, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $21.00/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 jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Houston, TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 2, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Houston,TX.

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.

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.