Material Handler (Day Shift)
Posted: 09/02/2026
Industry: Accounting / Human Resources- General
Job Number: 15787
Pay Rate: 20.00-21.00
Job Description
Looking for a stable, high-paying forklift operator role with long-term potential? Join our team in Mentor as a Material Handler / Forklift Operator. Offering competitive $21.00/hour pay, consistent day-shift hours, and the opportunity for permanent hire, this position is ideal for an experienced equipment operator looking to build a long-term career with an industry-leading electrical distributor.
Duration: 3-month contract (Potential temp to hire)
Start Date: TBD
Work Schedule: Monday Friday, 7: 00 AM 4: 00 PM (Possible overtime;Saturday OT is 7: 00 AM 11: 00 AM)
What you will do
- Operate material handling equipment including forklifts, pallet jacks, cherry pickers, reach trucks, walking riders, and hand trucks (order picker/cherry picker work includes working elevated up to 24 ft. In the air).
- Load, unload, and transfer materials safely across the work site to fill orders and process incoming/outgoing inventory.
- Accurately pack and ship orders by reading work orders, verifying material tickets, and securing items for safe transportation.
- Maintain warehouse organization by keeping work zones clean, organized, and compliant with facility safety standards.
What we re looking for
- Must be 18+ years old, possess sound basic math abilities, and have strong written/verbal communication skills to read labels, order tickets, and documentation.
- Valid Forklift Certification required. Prior experience operating Reach Trucks or Order Pickers is helpful, along with comfort operating at heights up to 24 feet.
- Ability to frequently lift, push, carry, and slide packages weighing up to 75 lbs, with the stamina to stand and move throughout the warehouse in varying temperatures.
- Must supply your own steel-toe safety boots.
Work Environment: You will work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, organized warehouse environment. The role involves continuous equipment operation, physical order picking, and exposure to seasonal temperature changes on the warehouse floor.
Employment Note: This is a temporary/contract engagement focused on immediate operational support;standard corporate health benefits and paid time off are not provided during the initial contract duration.
RightStone is a strategic partner that works with our clients to place the highest caliber of talent for a wide range of industries and skill sets. For over 23 years RightStone has assisted organizations in attracting, recruiting, and placing qualified candidates quickly for contract, contract to hire, and direct hire opportunities. The right candidates are the most critical aspect of who RightStone is. If you are that candidate, we are interested in speaking with you!
RightStone is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, gender, religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sex, genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.
RightStone is committed to compliance with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all persons involved in Company operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of the Company, including supervisors, coworkers, independent contractors and other third parties.
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