Material Handling Attendant Starting Pay $21.5/HR

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Material Handling Attendant Starting Pay $21.5/HR

Job Description

The Material Handling Attendant plays a key role in supporting the supply chain by safely moving product, managing inventory, and ensuring accurate labeling and documentation. This position uses inventory systems, printers, and labelers to support both internal operations and external customer needs while maintaining a strong focus on safety and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Work in a constant state of alertness and perform all tasks in a safe and responsible manner.
• Perform a variety of material handling and stocking duties, including picking, marshaling, sorting, packing, stacking, loading, and labeling products.
• Operate and use inventory systems, computers, handheld scanners, printers, and labelers to track and process materials accurately.
• Maintain a safe work environment through proper knowledge and application of sling, hoist, or crane operations as required.
• Support production systems and process-driven activities by ensuring materials are available and correctly staged for manufacturing or shipping.
• Follow written work instructions in English to complete tasks correctly and on time.
• Handle materials in a way that minimizes damage and maintains product quality throughout the handling process.
• Communicate with team members and other departments as needed to coordinate material flow and resolve basic inventory or shipping issues.
• Adhere to all company safety policies, material handling procedures, and housekeeping standards.

Essential Skills

• Proven ability to work safely and remain in a constant state of alertness in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with material handling tasks such as picking, packing, stacking, loading, and labeling.
• Ability to use a computer and handheld scanner to perform inventory and tracking activities.
• Basic knowledge of sling, hoist, or crane operations to support safe material movement.
• Ability to read and understand English and follow written work instructions accurately.
• Capability to stoop, bend, twist, turn, squat, reach, push, pull, grab, and grasp throughout the shift.
• Ability to lift and move items weighing up to 50 pounds using proper lifting techniques.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous manufacturing or warehousing experience preferred.
• Experience in material handling, inventory control, shipping and receiving, picking, packing, and warehouse inventory is highly beneficial.
• Comfort working with process-driven production and supply chain systems.

Why Work Here?

You will join a team-oriented environment where safety, reliability, and process excellence are core values. The role offers the opportunity to build hands-on experience in warehousing, production support, and inventory control while working a consistent daytime schedule. You will contribute directly to a well-organized supply chain operation that values continuous improvement, clear work instructions, and dependable support for internal and external customers.

Work Environment

This position is based in a manufacturing and warehouse environment focused on material handling and production support. You will work with inventory systems, computers, handheld scanners, printers, labelers, and material handling equipment such as slings, hoists, or cranes. The shift is first shift, Monday through Friday, from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The work involves regular physical activity, including standing, walking, bending, lifting up to 50 pounds, and performing repetitive motions in a fast-paced setting.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of East Syracuse, NY.

The pay range for this position is $21.50 - $21.50/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 Contract to Hire position based out of East Syracuse, NY.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 29, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in East Syracuse,NY.

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.