Job Title: Material Handler- START CLASS 11/30!Job Description2nd shift: $21/hr + $1/hr shift premium3rd shift: $21/hr + $2/hr shift premiumShift Hours: TRAINING HOURS (4-6 weeks): 1st shift: 6:30AM to 3:00PM Monday through Friday(2 openings) 2nd shift: 2:30PM to 11:00PM Monday through Friday(3 openings) 3rd shift: 10:30PM to 7:00AM Sunday through Thursday*** OT will be worked 2- to 4-hours extended at the end of the shift. If Saturday is needed, there will be an advanced notice. ***PLEASE READ: IAF has a very structured training process through their on-site Global Training Center. The chosen candidate will be training on 1st shift for about 4-6 weeks for these specific departments before moving to their appropriate shift. The training will include a 2-week lecture-style and hands-on training throughout the 4- to 6-week duration before moving to 2nd or 3rd. ***THIS DEPARTMENT IS VERY HOT, DIRTY, AND OILY. Candidate needs to be comfortable working in this environment.***This role supports a large manufacturing operation in the Eastern Indianapolis area by safely and efficiently handling materials across 2nd and 3rd shifts. You will work in a fast-paced warehouse and production environment, moving, tracking, and preparing products to meet customer specifications while following established procedures and documentation standards.Responsibilities
- Pull, move, and pack boxes weighing up to 50 pounds, with an expectation of handling approximately 1,000 boxes per person per shift.
- Operate electric and manual pallet jacks and tuggers to move carts full of materials throughout the facility.
- Occasionally operate a sit-down forklift to move palletized products safely and accurately.
- Physically push full carts containing 72 containers per cart, multiple times per day, to designated areas.
- Use RF scanners to track inventory, record movements, and maintain accurate stock information.
- Weigh products and packaging according to customer specifications to ensure compliance and quality.
- Complete documentation for materials, batch numbers, and related information in line with established guidelines.
- Select and pick orders from warehouse locations using pallet jacks and other material-handling equipment.
- Support inventory control by accurately counting, recording, and reporting material quantities.
- Follow all safety procedures and guidelines while working with material-handling equipment in a warehouse environment.
- Participate in the structured training program, including lecture-style and hands-on training, and apply learned processes on the job.
- Adapt to working extended hours, including 2 to 4 hours of overtime at the end of shifts and occasional Saturday work with advance notice.
Essential Skills
- Experience as a Forklift Operator, including occasional operation of sit-down forklifts.
- Proficiency using electric and manual pallet jacks and tuggers in a warehouse or manufacturing environment.
- Hands-on experience with RF scanners for inventory tracking and order picking.
- Background in materials handling, including pick/pack and picking orders.
- Ability to work as a Forklift/Tugger Operator and Order Selector.
- Stable work history with at least 1+ year per job in previous roles.
- Capability to lift and move boxes weighing up to 50 pounds repeatedly throughout the shift.
- Comfort working in a hot, dirty, and oily department and performing physically demanding tasks.
- Reliability in adhering to established processes, safety standards, and documentation requirements.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Previous experience in a warehouse environment handling inventory and material movement.
- Familiarity with large-scale manufacturing or distribution facilities.
- Ability to learn and follow structured training programs that include both lecture-style and hands-on components.
- Strong attention to detail when weighing products and packaging to meet customer specifications.
- Willingness to work 2nd or 3rd shift after completion of initial training on 1st shift.
- Openness to overtime, including extended hours at the end of scheduled shifts and occasional weekend work with notice.
Why Work Here?Team members benefit from clear opportunities for internal growth and development supported by a dedicated on-site training center. The organization offers a comprehensive benefits package, including access to an on-site clinic at no cost for team members and their immediate families, health benefits with HSA options, and Health Care and Dependent Care FSA programs. Employees receive uniforms, an annual allowance for safety shoes, and prescription safety glasses at no cost when replaced every two years. Generous paid time off includes 12 paid holidays along with vacation and sick time accrual. Tuition assistance is available for technical programs, certification programs such as welding, and Associate and Bachelor degree programs. A 401(k) plan with a company match of 50% of the first 6% contributed begins after six months of employment, with full vesting in the company match after five years of service, supporting long-term financial security.Work EnvironmentThe role is based in a large manufacturing facility of approximately 1 million square feet, operating in a high-volume warehouse and production setting. The department where this position works is described as very hot, dirty, and oily, so comfort in a physically demanding and industrial environment is essential. Material handlers use equipment such as electric and manual pallet jacks, tuggers, sit-down forklifts, and RF scanners as part of daily tasks. Training is structured through an on-site Global Training Center, with 4 to 6 weeks on 1st shift from 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday through Friday, including two weeks of lecture-style instruction and hands-on training. After training, available shifts include 2nd shift (2:30 PM to 11:00 PM, Monday through Friday) and 3rd shift (10:30 PM to 7:00 AM, Sunday through Thursday). Overtime of 2 to 4 hours at the end of shifts is common, and occasional Saturday work may be required with advance notice. The environment emphasizes safety, structure, and consistent processes while requiring stamina and resilience to handle repetitive, physically intensive tasks. Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Greenfield, IN. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $43680.00 - $49920.00/yr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.Internal growth within the company! Clinic on-site (free to all team members and immediate family) Benefits, HSA, Health Care and Dependent Care FSA Uniforms, $110 annual allowance for safety shoes, prescription safety glasses (at no cost if replaced every two years) PTO (12-paid holidays) and vacation/sick time accrual Tuition assistance (reimbursement for educational programs: technical programs, certification programs (i.e. welding), Associate Degree programs, and Bachelor Degree programs 401K match (Company matches 50% of the first 6% of the amount the team member contributes [company contributions begin after 6 months of employment and employee is fully vested in the company match after 5 years of service) Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Greenfield, IN. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 17, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Greenfield,IN.
About Aerotek
Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.
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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