Material Handler

Aerotek; Vandalia (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental & Vision

401(k)

Life Insurance

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a Material Handler for Vandalia, OH. You will set up and operate press brake machines to bend, form, and shape sheet metal per blueprint specifications; select tooling, measure parts, and adjust machine settings.

This fully onsite role offers weekly pay and benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and life insurance in a climate-controlled, brand-new facility with a small team and flexible shift options (5 days or 4 days, 10 hours).

Qualifications

• Experience moving at least 1,000 lbs. or more with a fork truck.
• Experience operating LP gas-driven fork trucks.
• Certified fork truck driving with at least one year of experience.
• Experience in safely moving sheet metal and large finished goods is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate overhead cranes, banders, shrink wrappers, forklifts, tape measures, and calipers.
• Determine material types and gauges.
• Communicate effectively in written and verbal forms.
• Lift and/or move up to 25 pounds regularly, 50 pounds frequently, and 100 pounds occasionally with assistance.
• Move multi-thousand pound loads using forklift equipment.

Skills

Operate overhead cranes

Operate forklifts

Written & verbal communication

Lift & move heavy materials

Tools

LP gas-driven fork trucks

Certified forklift operator

Job description

Job Title: Material Handler

Job Description

As a Material Handler, you will set up and operate press brake machines to bend, form, and shape sheet metal according to blueprint specifications. You will select the appropriate tooling and dies for each job, measure and inspect finished parts to ensure they meet quality standards, and make adjustments to machine settings as needed. Additionally, you will monitor machine operations to detect any issues or malfunctions and perform routine maintenance on the press.

Responsibilities

• Operate overhead cranes, banders, shrink wrappers, forklifts, tape measures, and calipers.
• Determine material types and gauges.
• Communicate effectively in written and verbal forms.
• Lift and/or move up to 25 pounds regularly, 50 pounds frequently, and 100 pounds occasionally with assistance.
• Move multi-thousand pound loads using forklift equipment.

Essential Skills

• Ability to operate overhead cranes and forklifts.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Physical ability to lift and move heavy materials.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience moving at least 1,000 lbs. or more with a fork truck.
• Experience operating LP gas-driven fork trucks.
• Certified fork truck driving with at least one year of experience.
• Experience in safely moving sheet metal and large finished goods is preferred.

Why Work Here?

Join a small team in a clean, climate-controlled, brand-new facility where you can enjoy a supportive work environment. You will have the flexibility to work a 5-day shift or a 4-day, 10-hour shift, offering a work-life balance tailored to your needs.

Work Environment

The work environment is clean and climate-controlled within a brand-new facility. You will be part of a small team on the second shift, working from 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm, with the opportunity to choose between a 5-day or 4-day workweek.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Vandalia, OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $39520.00 - $54080.00/yr.

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.

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Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Vandalia, OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 31, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Vandalia,OH.

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.

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.