Material Handler

Job Description

Job Description

Material Handler

Swing Shift: 2pm - 10pm

Pay: $22

Location West Sacramento

Job Description

The Material Handler safely operates a sit-down forklift and performs material handling tasks to support daily plant operations. You will split your time between operating a forklift and manually moving and staging products, while maintaining accurate inventory of raw materials and finished goods. This role includes loading and unloading trucks, preparing materials for shipment, performing cycle counts, and keeping the work area clean and organized. The typical schedule is 2:30 PM to 10:00 PM, with occasional overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Operate a sit-down forklift approximately 50% of the time to move materials throughout the plant, including loading, unloading, and staging products.
• Manually move, stage, and organize products and materials when not on the forklift, ensuring workflow continues smoothly throughout the day.
• Load outgoing products onto shipping vehicles, ensuring cargo is loaded safely with weight distributed evenly throughout the vehicle.
• Unload incoming products and move materials from inventory locations to appropriate departments in a timely and accurate manner.
• Inspect outgoing and incoming materials to ensure they are shipped and received in the specified condition.
• Count, weigh, or measure incoming and outgoing items and compare identifying information against bills of lading, orders, or other records.
• Examine incoming shipments for damage or shortages and work with shippers to resolve issues, notifying quality personnel when necessary.
• Complete all required paperwork and forms accurately for shipping, receiving, and inventory documentation.
• Prepare materials for shipping by weighing, packaging, labeling, and staging orders for pickup or delivery.
• Perform cycle counts and inventory checks to verify system records against actual stock levels and help maintain accurate inventory control.
• Use RF scanners, computers, and related warehouse systems to track inventory, orders, and material movements.
• Operate material handling equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks, dollies, and related tools to move stock and reorganize storage areas.
• Provide on-the-job training to new employees when needed and assist in resolving day-to-day issues using knowledge of shipping, receiving, and stock operations.
• Follow established safety practices and guidelines at all times while operating equipment and handling materials.
• Maintain general housekeeping in the work area by keeping aisles, storage locations, and workstations clean, organized, and free of hazards.
• Stay actively engaged and productive throughout the shift, assisting with additional tasks as needed to support warehouse and plant operations.

Essential Skills

• At least one year of shipping and receiving experience, or an equivalent combination of experience and education that provides comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Minimum of one year of forklift operating experience, specifically with sit-down forklifts.
• Proficiency in material handling, including loading, unloading, picking, packing, and staging products.
• Ability to operate forklifts and other material handling equipment such as pallet jacks, hand trucks, and dollies safely and efficiently.
• Knowledge of safety practices related to warehouse, shipping, receiving, and material handling operations.
• Ability to operate large vehicles and forklifts in tight and congested areas with attention to safety and surroundings.
• Capability to lift and move heavy packages and objects, including lifting up to 50 pounds as needed.
• Ability to multitask and handle various tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with inventory control, including cycle counts, order picking, and warehouse inventory management.
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with RF scanners or similar devices for inventory and order tracking.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for coordinating with team members and completing documentation accurately.
• Ability to sit for extended periods while operating equipment and to occasionally stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl as job duties require.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in shipping and receiving environments, including preparing bills of lading and related documentation.
• Background in packaging, labeling, and preparing materials for shipment in a warehouse or manufacturing setting.
• Experience with order picking, loading, unloading, and staging materials in a production or distribution facility.
• Familiarity with warehouse inventory systems and processes for tracking stock levels and material movements.
• Ability to identify and report damaged materials, shortages, or quality issues and collaborate with shipping and quality teams to resolve problems.
• Attention to detail when counting, weighing, or measuring items and verifying information against orders and records.
• Comfort working with minimal supervision while maintaining productivity and accuracy.
• Willingness to work a 2:30 PM to 10:00 PM shift and occasional overtime when required.

Why Work Here?

This opportunity offers a long-term contract-to-hire path, providing stability and the potential to grow within the organization. You will work consistent, predictable hours with a schedule that supports work-life balance. The role includes competitive pay and access to benefits such as paid time off and dental and vision coverage. You will join a team-oriented environment where safety, reliability, and continuous improvement are valued.

Work Environment

The role is based in a plant and warehouse environment where you will regularly operate forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks, dollies, RF scanners, and computers. You will work primarily on a 2:30 PM to 10:00 PM shift, with occasional overtime depending on business needs. The work involves both sitting while operating a forklift and periods of standing, walking, lifting, and moving materials. You will occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds and may need to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl as part of your duties. The environment includes typical warehouse conditions, such as moving equipment, stacked materials, and active shipping and receiving areas. Reasonable accommodations are available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Dress will be appropriate for a warehouse and plant setting, emphasizing safety and practicality.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Sacramento, CA.

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $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)

This is a fully onsite position in Sacramento,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 29, 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 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.

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.