Production Material Handler

**Job Description**The plant processes raw ores into fine material used for a variety of different products such as sandpaper. As a production material handler, you will operate the grinding machines and handle materials using sit-down propane forklifts. You will work with a team of about 10 people to operate the plant's machines, fill, transport, and palletize the material into drums or large bags, using either forklifts or by hand depending on the size. Additionally, you will monitor the machines for issues or contamination and periodically use different hand tools such as wrenches, screwdrivers, and mallets.**Hard Skills**+ Basic computer and math skills+ Basic tool experience (wrenches, screwdrivers, mallets)+ Minimum 1 year machine operating experience+ Able to lift up to 50lbs+ Experience with or willingness to learn forklift operation**Job Type**This is a permanent position.**Hours**1st shift: Monday-Thursday, 5 am to 3 pm (sometimes required work on Fridays)**2nd shift: M-TH 3pm-1am (occasional required work on Fridays)****Work Environment**Manufacturing environment, not temperature controlled, so it can get hot in the summer and cold in the winter. Can also sometimes get dusty from the material, so you need to be comfortable with that.**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.