Material Handler

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Material Handler
Job Description

The Material Handler loads, unloads, transports, and organizes materials throughout the plant to support efficient production and inventory flow. This role involves reading work orders, staging materials, operating forklifts and material handling equipment, and maintaining a clean and organized storage area. The Material Handler ensures materials are accurately identified, labeled, and verified against purchase orders or packing lists while following safety procedures and working independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload materials from trucks and other vehicles using forklifts, pallet jacks, and related equipment.
• Transport materials throughout the plant and deliver them to designated locations according to work orders or material lists.
• Stage materials for production, ensuring the correct items and quantities are available for upcoming jobs.
• Open containers using hand tools and prepare materials for use or storage.
• Verify inbound and outbound materials against purchase orders, packing lists, or other documentation to ensure accuracy.
• Label materials with identifying information such as purchase order numbers, job numbers, and other required details.
• Safely secure loads using straps, bracing, and padding to prevent shifting or damage during transport.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and accessible storage area to support efficient material retrieval and inventory management.
• Read and interpret work orders, material lists, and basic documentation related to material handling tasks.
• Use a tape measure and perform basic math to confirm dimensions, quantities, and material specifications.
• Identify common steel shapes and other industrial materials as needed for staging and inventory.
• Build pallets for products using hand and power tools when required.
• Use RF scanners to track, locate, and update inventory information.
• Follow all safety procedures and guidelines while operating forklifts, hand tools, and power tools.
• Work independently while following instructions and production priorities to complete daily material handling tasks.

Essential Skills

• 6 months to 1 year of material handling or warehouse experience.
• 1 to 2 years of warehouse or manufacturing experience.
• Proficiency operating sit-down forklifts and other material handling equipment.
• Experience with pallet jacks and general loading and unloading of materials.
• Ability to work independently and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to read a tape measure and perform basic math for measurements and counts.
• Experience using hand and power tools for tasks such as pallet building.
• Familiarity with RF scanners for inventory tracking and material staging.
• Ability to perform general labor tasks in a production or warehouse environment.
• Capability to organize and maintain storage areas for efficient material access.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Familiarity with steel or other industrial materials.
• Experience working in a non–temperature-controlled or semi climate-controlled manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret work orders or material lists.
• Experience with inventory handling in a production setting.
• Comfort operating material handling equipment for extended periods.
• Strong attention to detail when verifying materials against purchase orders and packing lists.

Why Work Here?

You will join a stable manufacturing environment where your hands-on skills directly support production and operations. The role offers consistent daytime hours and a structured schedule, helping you maintain work-life balance. You will work with modern material handling equipment and tools, gain valuable experience in a manufacturing setting, and develop skills that can support long-term career growth in warehousing and production.

Work Environment

This position operates in a semi climate-controlled manufacturing facility with a shift schedule of 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. You will work around industrial materials, including steel and other heavy products, and regularly use forklifts, pallet jacks, RF scanners, and hand and power tools. The environment includes active production areas, storage spaces, and loading docks, requiring safe movement of materials and adherence to safety practices. Dress typically includes appropriate work attire suitable for a manufacturing setting, along with required personal protective equipment as needed.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Broken Arrow, OK.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $21.00/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 Broken Arrow,OK.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 26, 2026.

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.

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 qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

Company Description

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 meet 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 in solving 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.

Company Description

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 meet 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 in solving 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.