Material Handler

Job Title: Material Handler

Job Description

The Material Handler supports production and warehouse operations by safely handling, moving, and preparing materials, managing recycling and waste, and ensuring accurate inventory flow. This role involves frequent heavy lifting, consistent physical activity, and close adherence to safety and operational procedures in a high-security, ESD-regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Collect recycling items from production areas and ensure they are handled according to established procedures.

• Sort and separate cardboard and other recyclable materials from general waste.

• Sort through recycling and trash bins to ensure proper disposal and recycling of materials.

• Transport recycling items from collection bins to designated containers or areas.

• Load and offload pallets from trailers using appropriate material-handling methods and equipment.

• Stage materials in designated warehouse lanes as instructed to support efficient workflow.

• Move materials to production and other locations within the facility as required.

• Package and unpack materials as needed to support production and shipping activities.

• Examine items for defects, wear, or damage and document findings accurately.

• Report damaged stock and issues to warehouse leadership and maintain records of damaged stock.

• Maintain records of damaged material-handling equipment and promptly report issues for repair.

• Perform any additional tasks assigned to support warehouse and production operations.

• Move racks from staging areas to loading racks in accordance with established procedures.

• Perform systematic scanning for approximately 10% of the shift using RF scanner or similar devices.

• Load a high volume of racks throughout the shift, accounting for approximately 90% of the work time.

• Follow defined methods and sequence of operations when unpacking and preparing components.

• Focus on detrashing, recycling, and material preparation as a primary responsibility for designated roles.

• Perform heavy lifting for the majority of the shift, with frequent handling of items up to 50 pounds.

Essential Skills

• Ability to regularly lift and move up to 50 pounds throughout the shift.

• Ability to stand for prolonged periods while performing material-handling tasks.

• Ability to work safely and effectively on ladders when required.

• Manual dexterity to handle materials, packaging, and equipment accurately.

• Ability to work under close supervision and follow established procedures.

• Ability to work effectively within a team environment and support team goals.

• Strong communication skills with the ability to follow verbal and written directions.

• Experience with loading and unloading trucks in a warehouse or production environment.

• Experience using RF scanners for systematic scanning and inventory-related tasks.

• Experience with order picking, packaging, and unpacking materials.

• Experience as a material handler with a focus on detrashing, recycling, and material preparation.

• Ability to perform frequent heavy lifting for approximately 95% of the shift.

• Ability to meet screening requirements, including the 50-pound lifting requirement.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience operating forklifts in a warehouse or production environment.

• Experience with inventory processes and basic inventory control.

• Familiarity with staging materials in warehouse lanes and supporting production flow.

• Comfort working in a structured, process-driven environment with close supervision.

• Strong attention to detail when examining items for defects, wear, or damage.

Why Work Here?

This opportunity offers a long-term position in a stable, process-driven environment where reliable performance and teamwork are valued. Team members can benefit from an attendance bonus when volunteering for weekend overtime (with a minimum of 5+ hours), providing an opportunity to increase earnings while contributing to critical production needs. The workplace emphasizes safety, structure, and clear expectations, allowing individuals to build consistent experience in material handling and warehouse operations.

Work Environment

The role is based in an ESD-regulated, high-security facility where adherence to safety and security protocols is essential. No personal electronics are allowed in the production area to maintain security and protect sensitive equipment. Team members wear smocks and ESD straps as part of the required dress code and safety standards. The work involves standing for long periods, frequent heavy lifting, and moving materials and racks throughout the shift in a fast-paced warehouse and production setting.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $23.00/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 Fremont,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 27, 2026.

About Aerotek

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 meets 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 solving for 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.

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.