Material Handler

Aerotek; Lockbourne (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Aerotek in Lockbourne, OH is hiring a Warehouse Equipment Operator to operate stand-up forklifts, sit-down forklifts, and reach trucks, and to prepare customer orders for shipment.

This on-site contract-to-hire role offers multiple shifts and paid weekly, with pay ranges shown in the job posting. Candidates must pass a forklift skills assessment within 1–2 days and maintain a strong safety focus.

Qualifications

• Experience operating stand-up forklifts or reach trucks.
• Prior warehouse, distribution, or logistics experience.
• Ability to work safely in a fast-paced warehouse.
• Experience with order picking and inventory handling.
• Able to pass forklift skills assessment within 1–2 days.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety.

Responsibilities

• Operate stand-up forklifts, sit-down forklifts, and reach trucks
• Load, unload, transport, and stack materials throughout the warehouse
• Conduct daily equipment safety inspections
• Pick, pack, and prepare customer orders for shipment
• Move pallets, crates, and inventory to designated locations
• Assist with inventory counts and stock tracking
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
• Follow all safety procedures and warehouse guidelines
• Work collaboratively to meet productivity and shipping goals

Skills

Forklift operation

Stand-up forklifts

Reach trucks

Warehouse experience

Safety-focused

Inventory handling

Job description

Warehouse Equipment Operator - $23-26.75/hr

All shifts available

Daily Responsibilities

Operate stand-up forklifts, sit-down forklifts, and reach trucks

Load, unload, transport, and stack materials throughout the warehouse

Conduct daily equipment safety inspections

Pick, pack, and prepare customer orders for shipment

Move pallets, crates, and inventory to designated locations

Assist with inventory counts and stock tracking

Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment

Follow all safety procedures and warehouse guidelines

Work collaboratively to meet productivity and shipping goals

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Experience operating stand-up forklifts and/or reach trucks
• Previous warehouse, distribution, logistics, or material handling experience
• Ability to safely work in a fast-paced warehouse environment
• Experience with order picking and inventory handling
• Ability to pass a forklift skills assessment within the first 1-2 days of employment
• Strong commitment to workplace safety

Pay & Shift Differentials

Base Pay: $20.00/hr

Available Shifts

• 1st Shift: Monday-Friday, 5:00 AM - 1:30 PM ($23.00/hr)
• 2nd Shift: Monday-Friday, 1:00 PM - 9:30 PM ($24.50/hr)
• 3rd Shift: Monday-Friday, 9:00 PM - 5:30 AM ($25.50/hr)
• Weekend Days: Friday-Sunday, 5:00 AM - 5:30 PM ($26.00/hr)
• Weekend Nights: Friday-Sunday, 5:00 PM - 5:30 AM ($26.75/hr)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lockbourne, OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $23.75/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 Lockbourne, OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 23, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Lockbourne,OH.

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.