Material Handler - Forklift Expert | OT & Weekly Pay

Aerotek; Salem (NJ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Weekly Pay

Overtime Available

Contract-to-Hire

Job summary

Aerotek is hiring for an on-site contract position in Salem, NJ, seeking an experienced forklift operator in a manufacturing setting. The role supports multiple departments, uses forklifts and overhead cranes, and involves feeding weld rod production with a mixer and pigment weighing to ensure quality and on-time output.

Applicants should have 2+ years of forklift experience, shipping/palletizing exposure, and a strong ability to follow SOPs, work as part of a team, and lift 50+ pounds as

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience operating sit-down forklifts in manufacturing or warehouse settings.
• Previous manufacturing, production, material handling, or general labor experience.
• Shipping and palletizing experience in an industrial or warehouse setting.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively in a team.
• Ability to follow SOPs and safety rules consistently.
• Capability to frequently walk, stand, climb, and lift or leverage 50+ pounds.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts to safely move materials and products within and between departments.
• Use overhead cranes to transport rolls of material within the print and cushion plants.
• Support weld rod production by operating a small mixer, weighing pigments, and running extruders.
• Ensure weld rod batches and spools meet production specs and quality standards.
• Label packaging for weld rod products and complete related production paperwork.
• Shrink-wrap pallets and prepare finished goods for shipping and storage.
• Handle shipping-related tasks, including material handling, loading, and staging.

Skills

Forklift operation

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Effective communication

Physical stamina

Job description

Aerotek is hiring for an on-site contract position in Salem, NJ, seeking an experienced forklift operator in a manufacturing setting. The role supports multiple departments, uses forklifts and overhead cranes, and involves feeding weld rod production with a mixer and pigment weighing to ensure quality and on-time output.

Applicants should have 2+ years of forklift experience, shipping/palletizing exposure, and a strong ability to follow SOPs, work as part of a team, and lift 50+ pounds as