Material Handler

Aerotek; Valley (NE); On-site; USD 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Aerotek is hiring a Material Handler in Valley, NE for a day shift. This role operates forklifts to move large tubing components, with a steady 40-hour work week from Monday to Friday.

The position emphasizes safety, precision, and reliability in a fast-paced industrial setting. Ideal candidates have heavy-duty forklift experience, basic math and measurement skills, and comfort working around large steel products and equipment.

Qualifications

• Heavy-duty forklift operation in a manufacturing or warehouse environment.
• Shag truck operation (highly preferred).
• Material handling of large or oversized products.
• Manufacturing, steel, tubing, or industrial production experience.
• Experience reading measurements and performing basic math calculations.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts and other material handling equipment to move large bundles of tubing.
• Load, unload, organize, and transport materials throughout the facility.
• Use measurements and quality checks to ensure materials meet specifications.
• Inspect products for quality and proper identification.
• Support shipping and warehouse operations.
• Operate overhead cranes, side loaders, and related equipment as needed.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.

Skills

Forklift operation

Shag truck experience

Measurement skills

Safety-focused

Detail-oriented

Job description

Material Handler - $25-26/hr | Day Shift | Stable 40-Hour Work Week

Are you an experienced forklift operator looking for a high-paying day shift opportunity? We're hiring a Material Handler for a growing manufacturing facility, offering $25-$26/hr , a consistent schedule, and the chance to put your heavy-duty equipment experience to work.

Pay:

$25.00-$26.00/hr

Schedule:

Monday-Friday | 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM

40 Hours Per Week

Day Shift

Great Pay for Qualified Candidates

Long-Term Opportunity

What Makes You a Great Fit?

Heavy-duty forklift experience

Experience with shag trucks is a huge plus

Strong math and measurement skills

Comfortable working around large steel products and industrial equipment

Safety-focused and detail-oriented

What You'll Be Doing

• Operate forklifts and other material handling equipment to move large bundles of tubing

• Load, unload, organize, and transport materials throughout the facility

• Use measurements and quality checks to ensure materials meet specifications

• Inspect products for quality and proper identification

• Support shipping and warehouse operations

• Operate overhead cranes, side loaders, and related equipment as needed

• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area

Preferred Experience

• Heavy-duty forklift operation in a manufacturing or warehouse environment

• Shag truck operation (highly preferred)

• Material handling of large or oversized products

• Manufacturing, steel, tubing, or industrial production experience

• Experience reading measurements and performing basic math calculations

If you're an experienced forklift operator with strong measurement skills and enjoy working in a fast-paced industrial environment, this is an excellent opportunity to join a team that values safety, reliability, and hard work.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Valley, NE.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $26.00/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 position based out of Valley, NE.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 4, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Valley,NE.

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.