Metal Fabrication Material Handler - Forklift & Crane

Aerotek; Seaford (DE); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

PTO / Vacation

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a Material Handler for a contract-to-hire role in Seaford, Delaware. The candidate will move materials, load/unload, and stage items, with forklift and crane operations (training provided) to support a metal fabrication environment.

The role emphasizes safety, accuracy in material handling, and collaboration with production teams. On-site work with competitive pay and benefits reflects the local market.

Qualifications

• Forklift operation experience and mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to read a tape measure and verify dimensions.
• Experience in a manufacturing, fabrication, metal shop, or industrial setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate a sit-down forklift to transport materials.
• Move, load, unload, and stage metal materials and finished products.
• Operate an overhead crane (training provided) to move materials safely.
• Supply production personnel with needed materials to maintain workflow.
• Read a tape measure to verify material specifications.

Skills

Forklift operation

Material handling

Inventory management

Shipping and receiving

Inventory control

RF scanner operation

Packing

Order pulling

Rigging

Labor

Job description

Aerotek is seeking a Material Handler for a contract-to-hire role in Seaford, Delaware. The candidate will move materials, load/unload, and stage items, with forklift and crane operations (training provided) to support a metal fabrication environment.

The role emphasizes safety, accuracy in material handling, and collaboration with production teams. On-site work with competitive pay and benefits reflects the local market.