**Forklift Operator Needed!!!** **Job Description** This entry-level position offers the opportunity to learn and engage in the procedural operations of magnesium manufacturing. Candidates will receive training on forklift operation and all necessary operational procedures. The role requires the ability to work on your feet for up to 8 hours per day and the capability to walk up to 1 mile daily. Comfort with working in both indoor and outdoor environments is essential. **Responsibilities** + Safely operate a forklift for material management. + Work in the control room to oversee operations. + Follow procedures for building startup and shutdown per run. + Monitor levels and processes. + Manually load materials in preparation for runs. + Perform general labor duties as assigned. + Stage and roll drums as part of manual labor. + Perform density testing on finished products. + Collaborate with supervision on daily structure and planning. **Essential Skills** + Forklift operation + General labor + Production + Electrical + Material handling + Control room operations + Loading **Why Work Here?** Join a company with a long-standing history and a proven track record of career growth opportunities. Employees can look forward to excellent benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, alongside a 401K plan. The company values individuals who are eager to take on additional responsibilities and grow within the organization. **Work Environment** Work is performed in a magnesium processing and manufacturing facility, both indoors and outdoors. The work environment is non-climate controlled except for the control room and can vary between hot and cold depending on the weather. There is limited cellular signal. **Shifts available:** + 1st Shift - Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM + 2nd Shift - Monday to Friday, 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM + 3rd Shift - Monday to Friday, 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM **Pay:** $18 with the possibility of moving up to $21 in 90 days **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Saxonburg, PA. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $18.00/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) **Workplace Type** This is a fully onsite position in Saxonburg,PA. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Feb 18, 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.