Material Handler

Job Title: Material Handler

Job Description

The Material Handler supports manufacturing operations by accurately pulling, staging, and delivering materials based on work orders and production schedules. This role focuses primarily on manual material handling, with occasional use of sit-down forklifts, and requires careful attention to inventory accuracy, organization, and safe handling practices. The Material Handler works closely with warehouse and production teams to ensure materials are available when needed and that the facility remains safe, clean, and efficient.

Responsibilities

• Pull and stage materials for production based on work orders and schedules, primarily by hand for most of the shift.

• Load, unload, and transport materials within the facility using a sit-down Hyundai forklift when needed, following proper handling and safety techniques.

• Maintain and control the replenishment of assembly materials through simulations, minimum/maximum levels, put-away processes, ordering, and pulling kits based on sales orders and the production schedule.

• Organize bins and work centers efficiently, including proper label placement, consistent labeling, and effective utilization of floor space.

• Prepare for and participate in physical inventory counts to ensure accurate stock levels.

• Receive, inspect, and verify incoming shipments for accuracy, quality, and compliance with documentation.

• Maintain accurate records of material transactions in the inventory system, including receipts, issues, and adjustments.

• Safely handle and dispose of hazardous materials in accordance with company policies and safety standards.

• Collaborate with warehouse and production teams to prevent material shortages, delays, and production interruptions.

• Identify and report damaged, defective, or nonconforming materials to the appropriate personnel for corrective action.

• Keep work areas clean, organized, and free of hazards to support a safe and efficient work environment.

• Deliver raw materials and components to production areas as needed to support continuous operations.

• Support cycle counting and other inventory control activities to maintain accurate on-hand quantities.

• Assist with picking, packing, loading, and general material handling tasks as required by daily operations.

Essential Skills

• Experience working with metals or in a manufacturing environment (not from food industry).

• General labor and material handling experience in a production or warehouse setting.

• Ability to operate forklifts, including sit-down forklifts, and other material handling equipment safely.

• Hands-on experience with inventory, picking, packing, loading, and material handling tasks.

• Understanding of warehouse and inventory management principles, including replenishment and cycle counting.

• Knowledge of safe material handling practices and equipment operation.

• Familiarity with ERP systems or similar tools for tracking inventory transactions.

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials safely, including up to 40 lbs and heavier items with assistance.

• Good communication and teamwork skills to coordinate with warehouse and production teams.

• Ability to maintain organization of bins, work centers, and floor space.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in automotive manufacturing or similar industrial environments.

• Comfort working with welding-related operations and materials, including awareness of fumes and particulates.

• Strong attention to detail for accurate labeling, documentation, and verification of incoming and outgoing materials.

• Ability to adapt to changing production demands and priorities.

• Reliable attendance and a strong commitment to workplace safety and housekeeping.

Why Work Here?

You will join a manufacturing environment that values safety, teamwork, and reliability, offering the opportunity to work with robust industrial processes and materials. The culture emphasizes collaboration between warehouse and production teams, clear communication, and continuous improvement in inventory accuracy and material flow. You will gain hands-on experience with modern material handling practices and systems while working in a setting that promotes adherence to safety standards and proper use of protective equipment.

Work Environment

This role is based in a manufacturing facility that can be loud and hot, where proper personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn at all times. You will regularly lift, carry, push, and pull materials and equipment up to 40 lbs, with occasional heavier lifting using assistance. The position requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and squatting for extended periods during the shift. Good hand-eye coordination is needed for precise handling and placement of materials, and strong visual acuity, including color and depth perception, is important for inspecting materials and reading labels or documentation. You must be able to hear alarms, signals, and communicate effectively in a noisy environment. The facility involves exposure to varying temperatures, from hot to cold, depending on the production area and seasonal conditions. Noise levels range from moderate to high, and hearing protection may be required. There may be exposure to welding fumes, dust, and airborne particles, with appropriate respiratory protection and ventilation provided as required. Work areas are well lit, with occasional use of supplemental task lighting. You may walk and work on uneven, metal, or grating surfaces and occasionally climb ladders or work at elevated positions. PPE may include items such as helmets, gloves, protective clothing, and other equipment aligned with safety standards. The environment includes exposure to sparks, molten metal, and moving machinery, and the role requires strict adherence to all safety procedures and guidelines.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $23.50/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Riverside,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 4, 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.