Water Spider

Aerotek; Kentucky; On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k)

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation ben

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a Water Spider (Material Handler) in Hebron, KY to support continuous production by delivering materials to lines and workstations. You will move inventory using forklifts and pallet jacks, verify shipments, and keep accurate records to prevent delays.

The role emphasizes safety, organization, and collaboration with warehouse, shipping, and production teams to meet daily goals.

Qualifications

• Experience operating forklifts in a warehouse or manufacturing setting.
• Hands-on experience using pallet jacks to move materials and inventory.
• Strong material handling and safe loading/unloading of goods.
• Experience supporting production lines and inventory control processes.
• Ability to coordinate with warehouse, shipping, and production teams.

Responsibilities

• Supply production lines and workstations with materials to maintain operations.
• Transport inventory and raw materials using pallet jacks and forklifts.
• Monitor stock levels and replenish materials as needed.
• Receive shipments, verify contents, and stock materials.
• Maintain accurate inventory records with barcode scanners and WMS.
• Coordinate with warehouse, shipping, and production teams to prioritize movement.
• Conduct routine inventory checks and report discrepancies.
• Ensure proper storage and handling per safety policies.
• Keep aisles and workstations clean and hazards-free.
• Follow safety procedures when operating material handling equipment.

Skills

Forklift operation

Pallet jacks

Material handling

Production support

Inventory handling

Team coordination

Attention to detail

Safety procedures

Tools

Warehouse management systems

Barcode scanners

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Water Spider (Material Handler)

The Water Spider supports continuous production by delivering materials, parts, and supplies to production lines and workstations in a timely and efficient manner. This role focuses on safe and accurate material handling, inventory movement, and stock organization to prevent workflow interruptions and ensure a clean, well-structured warehouse environment.

Responsibilities

• Supply production lines and workstations with materials, parts, and supplies to maintain continuous and efficient operations.
• Transport inventory and raw materials throughout the warehouse using pallet jacks, carts, and forklifts.
• Monitor stock levels at production lines and in storage areas and replenish materials to prevent workflow interruptions and production delays.
• Receive incoming shipments, verify contents, and stock, label, and organize materials in designated warehouse locations.
• Maintain accurate inventory records using barcode scanners and warehouse management systems.
• Coordinate closely with warehouse, shipping, and production teams to prioritize material movement and support daily production goals.
• Conduct routine inventory checks, identify discrepancies, and report issues to supervisors for resolution.
• Ensure proper storage and handling of materials in compliance with company policies and safety standards.
• Keep warehouse aisles, staging areas, and workstations clean, organized, and free of hazards.
• Follow all safety procedures when operating forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience operating forklifts in a warehouse or manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience using pallet jacks to move materials and inventory.
• Strong material handling skills, including safely loading, unloading, and transporting goods.
• Experience working in a production or manufacturing setting with a focus on supporting production lines.
• Practical knowledge of inventory handling and basic inventory control processes.
• Ability to coordinate with multiple teams, including warehouse, shipping, and production, to meet daily goals.
• Attention to detail when labeling, organizing, and recording inventory.
• Commitment to following safety procedures and company policies for material storage and handling.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Familiarity with warehouse management systems and barcode scanners for tracking inventory.
• Experience working in a clean, climate-controlled manufacturing facility.
• Ability to maintain a clean and organized work area, including aisles, staging areas, and workstations.
• Strong organizational and time management skills to support multiple production lines.

Why Work Here?

You will join a team that actively celebrates and appreciates employees through regular events such as pizza days and themed appreciation activities. The facility offers a very clean and comfortable environment, helping you focus on doing your best work. There is significant room for growth and pay progression, supported by a rapidly expanding operation that continually opens new opportunities for advancement.

Work Environment

This role is based in a clean, climate-controlled manufacturing facility designed to provide a comfortable work setting. You will work around production lines, warehouse storage areas, and staging zones while using equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, carts, and barcode scanners. The environment emphasizes organization, safety, and cleanliness, with clear aisles and well-maintained workstations. The dress code requires steel toe boots, blue jeans and/or Cintas-style pants with no holes, and a solid-colored shirt; shorts are also permitted when compliant with safety guidelines.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Hebron, KY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $24.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation ben