Material Handler
AerotekMaterial Handler / Forklift Operator (Night Shift)
We are seeking a reliable Material Handler / Forklift Operator to join our manufacturing team. In this role, you will operate stand-up reach trucks and sit-down forklifts to move palletized materials, stage products, and support production operations. This position is approximately 30% forklift operation and 70% hands-on material handling and pro
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duction support.
Key Responsibilities:
• Operate stand-up reach trucks and sit-down forklifts safely and efficiently.
• Move, stage, and organize palletized materials throughout the facility.
• Break down gaylords, bundle pallets, remove scrap materials, and maintain work areas.
• Record pallet weights and production information accurately on paperwork.
• Assist with processing and repurposing materials for production.
• Follow production instructions and ensure quality standards are met.
• Support machine operators and learn production equipment operation.
Requirements:
• Previous forklift experience required (reach truck and sit-down forklift preferred).
• Ability to lift, move, and handle materials in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to complete production documentation.
• Experience in material handling, warehouse, or manufacturing environments preferred.
• Extrusion, pelletizer, or machine operation experience is a plus.
Schedule & Pay:
• Night Shift: 9:00 PM - 5:00 AM
• Pay: $20.25/hour
• Overtime and occasional weekend work required during peak production periods.
Benefits & Work Environment:
• Company-provided steel-toe boots.
• Long-tenured team with growth opportunities into machine operator roles.
• Small team environment where hard work is recognized.
• Manufacturing setting with dust, noise, and hot equipment.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Saint Louis, MO.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.25/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
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 benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Saint Louis,MO.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 20, 2026.
About Aerotek
Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protecte