Forklift Operator And Material Handler

Job Title: Forklift Operator

Job Description

As a Warehouse Specialist, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the accurate and timely receipt of all materials. You will adhere to FIFO and potential freight claim procedures while supporting all freight and safety policies. Your responsibilities will include receiving and unloading inbound material, processing inbound shipments, stocking material, handling customer returns, and notifying management of any damaged shipments. Additional duties include pulling and assembling customer orders, checking outbound orders for accuracy and completeness, conducting inventory stock checks, restocking and labeling vendor products, moving, storing, and replenishing materials, and performing daily cycle counts as necessary. You will also be responsible for picking, packing, and shipping materials in a manner that professionally represents the company and its suppliers while maintaining the integrity of materials through proper handling and storage.

Responsibilities

• Receive and unload inbound materials.
• Process inbound shipments and stock materials.
• Handle customer returns and notify management of damaged shipments.
• Pull and assemble customer orders, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Conduct inventory stock checks and restock vendor products.
• Move, store, and replenish materials.
• Perform daily cycle counts as required.
• Pick, pack, and ship materials, maintaining material integrity through proper handling and storage.

Essential Skills

• Forklift operation
• Picking and packing
• Attention to detail
• Time management
• Communication

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years of related experience in a warehouse environment, including order picking, shipping, receiving, inventory counts, and pick/pack.
• Experience with an RF Scanner.
• Knowledge of FIFO, OSHA requirements, safety awareness, and hazardous materials shipping.
• Forklift experience on either a sit-down or stand-up model.
• Ability to learn internal database and software systems.
• Ability to work efficiently and independently with minimal supervision.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Des Moines, IA.

This is a Contract position based out of Des Moines, Iowa.

The pay range for this position is $18.50 - $19.00/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 Des Moines,Iowa.

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 20, 2026.

About Aerotek:

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 meets 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 solving for 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.

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.