Job Title: Forklift Operator or Crane Operator ($22-25/hr.) (All Shifts)

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Forklift Operator and Crane Operator to manage materials in our manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will ensure proper piece counts and packaging, maintain integrity of part numbers and heat codes, and operate machinery efficiently.

After (4) Months receive $2.00/hr. pay increase*

Must be open to all shifts - union environment

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Forklift Operator Responsibilities

Check with the stack count list for proper piece count and type of packaging needed.Make out an Inspection time ticket before the end of the shift per work instruction.Transfer material as needed and organize storage areas by part number and heat codes.Maintain and operate automated stretch wrap machine.Verify material is properly tagged before moving and ensure proper containers are at production and secondary operations.Provide coverage to production lines first and maintain part number and heat code integrity at all times.Move chips, dust, and any other scrap material to proper areas for scrapping.Report any mechanical or safety problems to the foreman as soon as possible.Notify foreman of any equipment or quality issues observed.Relieve employees for breaks and lunch as needed, and handle department emergencies that may occur.Inspect forklift per appropriate checklist as required and perform any required operator preventative maintenance.Report any damage to or by the tow motor to the Processing or Shipping Foreman immediately.Add or remove snow chains as required and load/unload trucks indoors and outdoors.Visually check all baskets received and unloaded for defects and determine appropriate disposition.Remove any dust buckets or heavy garbage and place in the proper containers.Ensure all material is properly tagged and weighed per procedures.Remove any scrap axles and place in the proper containers following work instructions and procedures.Ensure red tags are placed on product and necessary information is filled in.Remove all foreign and tagging material from customer dunnage.Clean work area, machines, tools, and equipment.Follow all safety and plant rules and regulations.

Crane Operator Responsibilities

• Safely removes steel bundles from incoming steel trucks and places each bundle in designated

storage bins within the forge warehouse.

• Transports steel bundles between the storage bins and the appropriate shear machines.

• Confirms each bundle is tagged with a part number, heat code, customer name, and weight.

• Immediately reports any safety concerns, or discrepancies to supervisor on staff.

• Safely removes slug buckets from the shears and disposes of them in the appropriate

receptacles.

• Safely removes each full rack from shears conveyor line and place the racks in the designated

area.

• Verifies heat codes to maintain integrity.

• Safely removes Upsetter tooling from the die cart and places on/near the unit designated for

the tooling.

• Scraps excess tags at the end of each heat change, length change or job change.

• Collaborates with the hook up person or “helper” on required duties.

• Ensures that all bundle color codes face the walkway.

• Cleans work area, machines, tools, and equipment.

• Follows all safety and plant rules and regulations.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

Forklift operation and certification.1+ years in a manufacturing environment.1+ years operating industrial forklifts.Ability to lift 50 lbs consistently.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience with crane forklift, cherry picker, bobcat, and industrial forklifts.Material handling expertise.

Why Work Here?

Join a company with a rich history of over 100 years in the Automotive industry. Experience growth and advancement opportunities in a union environment. Enjoy benefits such as a 401k match up to 4% after the probationary period and healthcare benefits starting from day one!

Work Environment

This is a heavy industrial forging environment that is not temperature controlled. Candidates must be open to all shifts as shift assignments are determined by union regulations. Shifts include 1st (6:30am - 2:30pm), 2nd (2:30pm - 10:30pm), and 3rd (10:30pm - 6:30am). An additional shift premium is provided for off-shift work. Overtime is applicable after 8 hours of work.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of East Cleveland, OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.62 - $24.62/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job\n classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be\n subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits\n available for this temporary role may include the following:\n\n • Medical, dental & vision\n • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital\n • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available\n • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)\n • Short and long-term disability\n • Health Spending Account (HSA)\n • Transportation benefits\n • Employee Assistance Program\n • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in East Cleveland,OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 6, 2026.

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\n About Aerotek:\n\n

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.

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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.

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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.

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