Material Handler: Forklift, Crating & Shipping

Aerotek; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) retirement plan

Life Insurance

Short/long-term disability

HSA

PTO/vacation or sick leave

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a Material Handler in Canton, OH. The role operates tow motors and forklifts to move materials, packs finished products, and builds shipping crates to protect items during transport. You will use cranes for lifting, handle documentation in Excel, and help maintain a clean, safe shipping area.

You must meet 2+ years in shipping/receiving or forklift operation, be able to perform physical tasks, and work flexible overtime as needed in a fully onsite setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in shipping and receiving or operating forklifts and tow motors.
• Experience operating forklifts and tow motors in a manufacturing or warehouse setting.
• Experience with overhead cranes and basic rigging to safely move and secure equipment.
• Mechanical aptitude with hand and power tools, including pneumatic nail guns and staple guns.
• Proficiency in Excel for documentation and data entry.
• Ability to follow detailed safety procedures and keep a clean work area.
• Capability to lift, move, and secure materials and crates.
• Willingness to work up to 10 hours of overtime when needed.

Responsibilities

• Operate tow motors and forklifts to move materials safely and efficiently throughout the facility.
• Handle finished products and package them securely for shipment according to standards.
• Build shipping crates using hand and power tools to protect products during transport.
• Utilize overhead cranes and basic rigging to ensure stability and safety during lifting.
• Band crates and secure loads to meet shipping and safety requirements.
• Use computers and Excel to complete shipping documentation and maintain records.
• Follow safety policies in the shipping and receiving area.
• Keep the shipping area clean and organized to support operations.
• Assist with inventory counts and basic inventory tracking.
• Perform additional duties and assist with other material handling tasks as needed.

Skills

Forklift operation

Tow motor operation

Overhead crane operation

Rigging basics

Excel

Shipping documentation

Safety procedures

Physical labor

Tools

Pneumatic nail guns

Staple guns

Overhead cranes

Job description

Aerotek is seeking a Material Handler in Canton, OH. The role operates tow motors and forklifts to move materials, packs finished products, and builds shipping crates to protect items during transport. You will use cranes for lifting, handle documentation in Excel, and help maintain a clean, safe shipping area.

You must meet 2+ years in shipping/receiving or forklift operation, be able to perform physical tasks, and work flexible overtime as needed in a fully onsite setting.