Material Handler Forklift - Weekend Night - Pay $25/hr

Forklift Operator / Material Handler (Weekend 3rd Shift)

Shelbyville, KY

$25/hour

Weekend Night Shift | Friday - Sunday | 6:00 PM - 6:00 AM

Job Overview

We are hiring a Forklift Operator / Material Handler to support production and shipping operations at a well-established manufacturing facility in Shelbyville, KY. This role plays a critical part in keeping production lines stocked, moving materials throughout the plant, and handling shipping and receiving activities.

If you have sit-down forklift experience, enjoy working independently, and prefer weekend night shifts, this is a great opportunity to join a company with a strong team culture and supportive management.

Key Responsibilities

• Load, unload, and stage materials for production lines
• Transport formed metal between the roll forming area and secondary/utility areas
• Load finished goods into warehouse storage and onto outbound trucks
• Unload inbound materials and verify shipments
• Deliver materials to work cells and remove completed bundles
• Move racks, empty hoppers, and support overall material flow
• Pack finished products for shipping
• Assist with setup and breakdown of production line materials
• Complete paperwork and documentation for shipping and receiving
• Use RF scanners and computer systems for inventory tracking
• Accurately manage bills of lading and data entry

Required Skills & Experience

• Sit-down forklift experience (required)
• Experience in material handling and loading/unloading equipment
• Shipping and receiving experience
• Familiarity with RF scanners and inventory control systems
• Strong computer and data-entry skills
• Ability to safely operate hand tools
• Previous experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment

Work Environment

Manufacturing/industrial setting

Exposure to hot and cold conditions depending on season

Clean, organized facility-not overly dirty or unpleasant

Company specializes in forming metal from flat-rolled steel, primarily serving the agricultural equipment industry

Relaxed, supportive management style for reliable and committed employees

Interested?

Apply today to secure a weekend night shift opportunity with competitive pay and a great work environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Shelbyville, KY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.50 - $21.50/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Shelbyville,KY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 9, 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.