**Job Title: Operator Assistant** Pay: $23 - $26 an hour Shift: 3rd shift **Job Description** The Operator Assistant plays a crucial role in ensuring production lines are consistently stocked with materials and in managing the loading and unloading of trucks for shipping and receiving. Operating a forklift, you will assist throughout the plant, transporting formed metal from the roll forming area to the secondary utility area and vice versa. You will be responsible for loading finished materials into the warehouse and onto trucks, as well as bringing materials to work cells, taking bundles from work cells, moving racks, and emptying hoppers. **Responsibilities** + Operate a forklift to transport materials throughout the plant. + Load and unload parts from the production line. + Assist with setting up equipment and offloading parts from the roll line. + Use computer skills for inventory control and documentation of shipped and received goods. + Process paperwork related to shipping and receiving. + Use hand tools for loading and unloading parts. + Pack finished goods for shipping. **Essential Skills** + Experience operating a sit-down forklift. + Experience in an industrial or manufacturing setting. + Experience in shipping and receiving. + Proficiency in computer skills for inventory control and documentation. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Ability to process paperwork accurately. + Experience in material handling and inventory control. **Why Work Here?** Join a company that values hard work in a great team environment. Enjoy a relaxed yet productive atmosphere where management supports employees who are committed to their responsibilities. **Work Environment** Work in a manufacturing setting that may experience hot and cold conditions at times. While the environment is industrial, it is not necessarily dirty. Management maintains a laid-back approach as long as job duties are effectively performed. The company specializes in forming metal from flat-rolled steel for agricultural equipment, such as international harvester tractors. **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 Jan 10, 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.