Materials Handler: Forklift & Crane Ops

Aerotek; Brandenburg (KY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Job summary

Aerotek in Brandenburg, KY is seeking a Warehouseman to load, unload, and move materials in a metal manufacturing environment. The role uses overhead cranes and forklifts, maintains inventory, and supports production lines by supplying raw materials.

You will perform shipping/receiving tasks, use computer systems for tagging, and keep a safe, organized work area while following safety protocols. This contract-to-hire position offers weekly pay and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience operating forklifts in a production or warehouse environment.
• Ability to safely operate overhead cranes for loading and unloading materials.
• Background in material handling, including loading, unloading, and moving materials within a plant.
• Experience in shipping and receiving within a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Basic computer skills to perform inventory tagging, shipping, and receiving functions.
• Ability to support production operations by maintaining a steady flow of raw materials to production lines.
• Capability to work safely around steel and other potentially dangerous materials.
• Ability to work in a physically demanding role that involves lifting, moving, and handling heavy materials.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload materials using overhead cranes and forklifts, ensuring safe and efficient handling at all times.
• Move materials throughout the plant to support production needs and maintain continuous operations.
• Receive incoming inventory and accurately tag materials to ensure proper tracking and organization.
• Maintain production line equipment by supplying raw materials in a timely manner to eliminate or reduce downtime.
• Perform computer-based functions to tag, ship, and receive materials, ensuring accurate data entry and record-keeping.
• Support shipping and receiving activities, including staging, organizing, and verifying materials.
• Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe work area in accordance with plant standards.
• Follow all safety protocols and procedures while working with steel and other potentially hazardous materials.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support overall plant and warehouse operations.

Skills

Forklift operation

Overhead crane operation

Material handling

Shipping & receiving

Basic computer skills

Production support

Safety around heavy materials

Physical stamina

Job description

Aerotek in Brandenburg, KY is seeking a Warehouseman to load, unload, and move materials in a metal manufacturing environment. The role uses overhead cranes and forklifts, maintains inventory, and supports production lines by supplying raw materials.

You will perform shipping/receiving tasks, use computer systems for tagging, and keep a safe, organized work area while following safety protocols. This contract-to-hire position offers weekly pay and comprehensive benefits.