🚜 Now Hiring: Forklift Operator / Material Handler

📍 Location: New Madrid, Missouri

📦 Job Type: Contract

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🌾 About the Role

This isn’t your average warehouse job—it’s a dynamic, seasonal role that evolves throughout the year. As a Forklift Operator / Material Handler, you’ll be at the center of seed production, handling everything from harvest to packaging and shipping. If you’re adaptable, reliable, and ready to roll with the seasons, we want you on our team.

🛠️ What You’ll DoReceive and process crop trucks during harvest (Sept–Oct)Clean combines and support harvest operationsSupply seeds to the Conditioning departmentApply treatments, label, tag, bag, and palletize seeds (Nov–Mar)Enter inventory data into computer systemsStage and ship seed productsRetag and re-bag returned seeds (Apr–Aug)Inspect and wash pro boxes for reuse✅ What You BringKnowledge of production agriculture or plant operationsAbility to work safely while maintaining seed qualityStrong decision-making and teamwork skillsForklift experience preferredReliable transportation and punctualityAbility to lift/push/pull up to 60 lbs and work in varied environmentsWillingness to work long hours, rotational shifts, and overtimeEffective communication skills and a positive attitude🌟 Why You’ll Love Working HereSupportive team and great local reputationOpportunities for growth and skill developmentA role that keeps you moving and engaged year-round🏗️ Work EnvironmentIndoor and outdoor work with lots of walkingRotating schedule every 4 weeksShifts may include:Day Shift: 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM (Mon–Thurs)Night Shift: 4:00 PM – 2:30 AM (Mon–Thurs)Night shift pay increase for hours worked after 6 PM💵 Compensation & SchedulePay: Competitive hourly rate + night shift differentialSchedule: Rotational shifts, 10-hour days, Monday–Thursday📞 Interested? Let’s Connect!

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Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $20.00/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 New Madrid,MO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 17, 2025.

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\n About Aerotek:\n\n

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.

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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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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.

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