Equipment Operator - Pay $17/hr

Material Handler

We are seeking a reliable and safety-conscious Material Handler for a morning shift position in Louisville, Kentucky. This Contract to Hire role involves handling coils and other customer products, with a focus on overhead crane operation, forklift usage, shipping and receiving, and rigging. The ideal candidate will follow established work instructions, quality procedures, and safety protocols to ensure efficient and accurate material handling.

Responsibilities:

• Operate overhead cranes and forklifts to move, load, and unload coils and materials.
• Perform shipping and receiving duties, including verifying and documenting incoming and outgoing shipments.
• Open and close crates or containers containing coils or other customer products.
• Inspect coils for damage and ensure compliance with quality assurance standards.
• Attach identifying tags or labels to coils or mark information on crates, pallets, or containers.
• Read work orders or follow oral instructions to determine materials to be moved, hung, or crated.
• Secure or remove lifting attachments and rigging as needed.
• Lift coils manually when necessary to assist with loading/unloading.
• Maintain cleanliness of work area and equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills:

• Overhead crane operation
• Forklift operation (certification preferred)
• Rigging and lifting techniques
• Shipping and receiving
• Inventory management
• Material handling
• Packing and packaging
• General labor and loading
• Safety awareness
• Manual dexterity
• Effective communication
• Ability to stand for long periods

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED
• 3 to 9 months of related experience and/or training preferred
• Ability to read and understand safety instructions, work orders, and company policies
• Basic math skills
• Physical ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or climb
• Ability to regularly lift/move up to 10 lbs, frequently up to 25 lbs, and occasionally up to 50 lbs

Why Work Here?

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 401(k) retirement plan
• Dental, vision, and life insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Medical and pharmacy benefits

Work Environment:

This role is based in a warehouse and manufacturing setting. Candidates must be flexible and willing to work the morning shift.

Compensation:

Pay Rate: $17/hour

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $17.00/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
• 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 Louisville, KY.

Application Deadline:

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 4, 2025.

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 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 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.