Job Description

This role focuses on operating forklifts and production equipment to support a busy manufacturing environment. You will handle materials, load and unload parts, assist with processing operations, and help maintain clean and safe equipment and work areas.

Responsibilities

• Operate processing equipment such as washers, hardening furnaces, annealing furnaces, and related machinery according to established procedures.
• Make up and stock cartons with materials and supplies to ensure production lines remain fully supported.
• Load and unload parts and scrap into machines in a safe, efficient, and organized manner.
• Operate sit-down and stand-up forklifts and hand trucks to move materials throughout the facility and position materials at workstations.
• Perform material handling tasks, including staging, picking, and transporting items as needed for production.

Essential Skills

• Manufacturing experience in a production or industrial environment.
• Experience operating sit-down or stand-up forklifts, with willingness to obtain onsite forklift certification.
• Ability to perform material handling tasks, including loading, unloading, picking, and staging materials.

Why Work Here?

Employees benefit from excellent benefits, strong job stability, and a track record of no layoffs. The company produces critical products for the U.S. military and is the largest manufacturer in the county, offering pride in the work and long-term security. Team members receive on-the-job training, attendance incentives, referral bonuses, extra paid time off for perfect attendance, and quarterly attendance bonus payouts.

Work Environment

Available schedules include 2nd shift (Monday–Friday, 2:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.) and 3rd shift (Sunday–Thursday, 10:00 p.m.–6:00 a.m.).

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Wausau, WI.

The pay range for this position is $19.09 - $22.50/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Wausau,WI.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 21, 2026.

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.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualificat