Warehouse Material Handler

Job Title: Warehouse Material Handler Job Description

The Warehouse Material Handler manages incoming and outgoing shipments, ensures accuracy in order fulfillment, and maintains inventory records in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role plays a critical part in the supply chain by making sure materials, parts, and products are received, stored, moved, and shipped efficiently in support of production and quality teams.

Responsibilities

• Support all inbound shipment activities, including unloading deliveries from trailers to the dock using a hand truck and/or forklift, handling heavy equipment unloads, segregating inbound material into direct and indirect categories, and staging material within the facility to support external teams.

• Coordinate and perform material moves in support of the Production Control team, including moving materials for quality inspection, executing put-away actions, and issuing materials to all production teams.

• Assist employees in preparing outbound parcel and freight shipments, ensuring they are processed accurately through the appropriate shipment request forms.

• Support Shipping & Receiving and Production Control teams by clearing out dunnage and removing empty boxes and crates from the inbound dock to maintain a clean and organized workspace.

• Use inventory control and material handling practices to maintain accurate records of materials and products.

• Leverage familiarity with ERP or WMS systems to support inventory tracking, material movements, and shipment processing.

• Utilize spreadsheets (Excel or Google Sheets) and Microsoft Word to create and update work instructions and other documentation.

• Apply problem-solving skills to analyze complex issues in material flow or inventory, identify root causes, and recommend effective solutions.

• Communicate clearly in English, both orally and in writing, to coordinate with production, quality, and logistics teams.

Essential Skills

• Experience supporting warehouse and production functions within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, preferably in automotive, aerospace, electric vehicle, or related industries.

• Hands-on experience with material handling, inventory, and inventory control in a manufacturing or warehouse setting.

• Ability to safely operate a forklift and use hand trucks for unloading and moving materials.

• Familiarity with ERP or WMS systems to support inventory management and material movements.

• Proficiency with spreadsheets such as Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and other systems used for creating and maintaining work instructions.

• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds regularly and occasionally up to 50 pounds.

• Strong English communication skills, both oral and written.

• Ability to analyze complex problems, identify root causes, and recommend practical solutions.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in automotive or electric vehicle manufacturing environments.

• Experience in aerospace or other advanced manufacturing industries.

• Comfort working across Shipping & Receiving, Production Control, and Quality functions.

• Attention to detail and accuracy in order fulfillment and inventory recordkeeping.

• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and support multiple teams in a dynamic environment.

Why Work Here?

Employees enjoy the opportunity to grow from a contract-to-hire arrangement into a direct role with comprehensive benefits and long-term career potential. Once hired directly, team members receive fully covered health, dental, and vision coverage, early-stage stock options, robust retirement savings options including 401(k), HSA, and FSA, generous paid time off and parental leave, and an annual vacation bonus. The organization promotes overall well-being through wellness and fertility benefits, provides a cell phone stipend, and offers complimentary meals and stocked kitchens, creating a supportive and rewarding workplace focused on employee satisfaction and work-life balance.

Work Environment

The role is based in a large, very clean manufacturing environment focused on medium-duty electric vehicle production. The position requires flexibility to work both 1st and 2nd shifts as operations transition, with 1st shift typically running from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. or 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and 2nd shift operating from 4:00 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. The facility uses standard warehouse equipment such as forklifts and hand trucks and relies on ERP or WMS systems, spreadsheets, and digital work instructions to manage materials and inventory. The environment emphasizes cleanliness, organization, and safety while supporting modern manufacturing processes for electric vehicles.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $27.00 - $29.00/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)

Job Type & Location

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

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 6, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Garden Grove,CA.

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.