Material Handler

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Material Handler

Job Description

This role ensures the accurate movement, storage, and documentation of materials throughout the facility to support efficient production operations. The material handler uses material handling equipment and scanning technology to move products safely, maintain inventory accuracy, and keep work areas clean and organized.

Responsibilities

• Use a hand-held RF scanner to record the movement of products from storage locations to staging areas for production use.
• Scan and return all unused materials from production areas back to storage, ensuring accurate inventory records.
• Double-check all materials coming out of production for proper labeling and adherence to storage requirements.
• Move materials within the plant, yard, or worksite in a safe and efficient manner.
• Review product pull sheets or follow verbal instructions to determine which materials or containers need to be moved.
• Load and unload materials onto and from pallets, racks, and shelves, frequently lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Convey materials to and from storage and designated areas using forklifts, hand trucks, or pallet jacks.
• Count and record the number of units of material moved or handled on daily production pulls to maintain accurate records.
• Maintain all work areas in a clean, organized condition, free of debris and obstructions.
• Conduct a daily walkthrough of assigned areas to verify that conditions are safe and acceptable before work.
• Demonstrate regular, punctual attendance and reliability in reporting to assigned shifts and locations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor to support overall operations.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in operating forklifts, including sit-down forklifts, in a safe and controlled manner.
• Hands-on experience with general material handling activities such as loading, unloading, picking, and packing.
• Ability to operate pallet jacks and hand trucks to move materials within the facility.
• Experience using RF scanners or hand-held scanners for tracking and recording inventory movements.
• Mastery of a Materials Handler I role or equivalent, with approximately 3–5 years of experience as a Material Handler, Shipping and Receiving associate, and forklift driver.
• Physical ability to perform vigorous, strenuous work, including frequently lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Good spoken and written English communication skills to understand instructions and document work accurately.
• Basic math skills to count, record, and verify material quantities.
• Reliability in maintaining regular, punctual attendance.
• Flexibility to report to any company facility according to operational needs, including with same-day notice.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High school diploma preferred.
• Experience working in production, warehouse, or distribution environments.
• Attention to detail when verifying labels, storage requirements, and inventory counts.
• Strong safety awareness and commitment to maintaining a clean and hazard-free work area.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions accurately and efficiently.
• Comfort working with standardized procedures while adapting to changing priorities.

Why Work Here?

You will join a stable operation that values safety, reliability, and teamwork, offering consistent hours with opportunities for overtime. The environment encourages accountability, attention to detail, and cross-training, giving you the chance to strengthen your material handling and equipment operation skills. Flexible facility assignments provide variety in your day-to-day work while still offering predictable shifts and long-term growth potential.

Work Environment

This position is based in a production and warehouse setting where materials are stored, staged, and moved throughout the plant, yard, or worksite. You will work on either 1st shift (6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.) or 2nd shift (11:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.), with regular opportunities for overtime and Saturday work. The role involves frequent lifting of up to 50 pounds and standing, walking, and operating equipment for most of the shift. You will regularly use sit-down forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks, and RF hand-held scanners to move and track materials. Work areas must remain clean and free of debris, and daily safety walkthroughs are part of the routine to ensure a safe, orderly environment.

This is a Contract position based out of San Fernando, CA.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $23.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in San Fernando,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 11, 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.