Forklift/Material Handler

Job Title: Forklift / Material Handler

Job Description

This role focuses on operating a sit-down forklift and performing material handling duties within a large, fast-paced warehouse environment. You will move heavy, crated, and palletized materials from unloading docks to designated installation and storage areas, support loading and unloading activities, and help maintain a clean, safe, and organized workspace.

Responsibilities

• Operate a sit-down forklift safely and efficiently to move materials throughout a large warehouse.
• Transport materials from the unloading dock area to the installation and storage areas on site.
• Handle heavy, crated, and palletized materials with care, following all safety procedures.
• Load pallets and materials onto trucks for shipping and distribution.
• Assist with unloading trucks and staging materials in appropriate locations.
• Perform general labor tasks related to material handling, packing, and shipping as needed.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment, including regular housekeeping of work areas.
• Follow all safety guidelines and warehouse procedures to prevent accidents and damage.
• Demonstrate reliable attendance and punctuality to support consistent warehouse operations.
• Adapt to a fast-paced and demanding environment while meeting productivity and quality expectations.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience operating a sit-down forklift in a warehouse or similar environment.
• Strong material handling skills, including moving heavy, crated, and palletized loads.
• Ability to perform heavy lifting and physically demanding tasks throughout the shift.
• Experience loading pallets onto trucks and unloading materials from vehicles.
• Mechanical aptitude sufficient to safely operate and perform basic checks on forklift equipment.
• Experience in general labor tasks such as packing, loading, unloading, and shipping.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and demanding environment.
• Consistently reliable attendance and punctuality.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Prior experience working in a large warehouse setting.
• Comfort working in non-climate-controlled conditions.
• Strong attention to safety and detail when handling materials and operating equipment.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and standard operating procedures.
• Willingness to perform a variety of material handling and general labor tasks as needed.

Why Work Here?

Join a warehouse operation where your skills with forklifts and material handling directly support efficient, safe, and reliable service. You will work in a team-oriented environment that values strong work ethic, dependable attendance, and attention to safety. This role offers the opportunity to build hands-on experience in a large-scale facility and grow your expertise in logistics and warehouse operations.

Work Environment

You will work in a non-climate-controlled warehouse of approximately 500,000 square feet, where conditions can be fast paced and demanding. The environment involves regular heavy lifting, moving large and palletized materials, and operating sit-down forklifts and other material handling equipment. The role requires comfort with physical work, working around active shipping and receiving areas, and maintaining a clean and safe workspace throughout your shift.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of St. Peters, MO.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/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 benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in St. Peters,MO.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 26, 2026.

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 protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.