**Forklift/Material Handler** **Job Description** The position of Material Handler involves transporting products between facilities in the South Park area of Seattle and assisting the Material Handling team with material requisitions. This fast-paced role requires retrieving and delivering products with high accuracy and efficiency. The role demands strong communication skills, basic computer knowledge, and the ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships. **Responsibilities** + Assist in loading and unloading products using pallet jacks and forklifts. + Backfill other team activities, including material requisition and receiving. + Work efficiently and productively without direct supervision. + Use computers and tablets to log warehouse movements. + Pull orders, scan products using a tablet, and ensure SKU accuracy. + Unload and load trucks and forklifts, assisting at nearby warehouses when needed. + Maintain productivity during slow periods and hustle during busy times. **Essential Skills** + Experience in material handling, picking, and packing. + Proficiency in operating forklifts. + Ability to lift up to 50 pounds. + Knowledge of basic warehouse and receiving processes. + Ability to work at a fast pace, standing all day. + Self-motivated and able to work independently. + Detail-oriented and organized. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Ability to read, write, and comprehend English. + Proficient use of hand trucks and pallet jacks. + Basic math skills and high attention to detail. + Professional demeanor with co-workers, suppliers, and customers. **Why Work Here?** Enjoy comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision coverage, PTO, paid holidays, life insurance, and a 401k with up to 4% match. Be part of a high-energy workplace with opportunities to move to different roles within the company. Benefit from quarterly lunches, awards, and potential patents for innovative ideas. Experience a transparent work culture with a diverse workforce and a CEO present daily. **Work Environment** This full-time role operates within our Seattle warehouses, with day shifts from 6:00 am to 2:30 pm and swing shifts from 3:00 pm to 11:30 pm, Monday to Friday. The environment is dynamic, offering room for growth into sales, production, or customer service roles. The company prides itself on a transparent and diverse workforce, with an emphasis on employee retention and satisfaction. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Seattle, Washington. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $21.25 - $21.25/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 Seattle,WA. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Jun 30, 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 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.