**Production Material Handler** **Job Description** + As a Production Material Handler, you will operate grinding machines and handle materials using sit-down propane forklifts. + You will work with a team to process raw ores into fine materials used in various products, such as sandpaper. + This role involves filling, transporting, and palletizing materials, monitoring machines for issues, and using various hand tools. **Responsibilities** + Operate grinding machines and handle materials using sit-down propane forklifts. + Work with a team of about 10 people to operate the plant's machines. + Fill, transport, and palletize materials into drums or large bags using forklifts or by hand. + Monitor machines for issues or contamination. + Use hand tools such as wrenches, screwdrivers, and mallets periodically. **Essential Skills** + Basic computer and math skills. + Experience with basic tools (wrenches, screwdrivers, mallets). + Minimum 1 year of machine operating experience. + Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and walk/stand for 10-hour shifts. + Experience with or willingness to learn forklift operation. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Forklift experience is preferred but not required; willingness to learn is essential. **Why Work Here?** We offer BCBS health insurance, Delta Dental insurance, a 401k match of 50% up to a 5% contribution, and profit sharing of 4% into the 401k. Additionally, we provide life insurance, gift cards on holidays, and employee appreciation events throughout the year. **Work Environment** This is a manufacturing environment that is not temperature controlled, so it can get hot in the summer and cold in the winter. The environment can also sometimes get dusty from the materials processed, so you need to be comfortable with that. The shifts are 1st shift M-TH 5am-3pm (occasionally required on Fridays) and 2nd shift M-TH 3pm-1am (occasionally required on Fridays). **Job Type & Location** This is a Permanent position based out of North Grafton, Massachusetts. **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.