Material Handler

Job Title: Material Handler Job Description

This role involves hands-on material handling and general labor focused on cleaning, sorting, and recycling within a warehouse and outdoor environment. The material handler safely operates basic equipment, supports recycling and waste management activities, and ensures that materials such as cardboard, wood, plastic, and pallets are processed and disposed of properly. The position requires a self-motivated individual who can work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining a clean and organized work area.

Responsibilities

• Operate a cardboard compactor safely and efficiently to process recyclable materials.

• Separate and sort trash materials, including wood, cardboard, and plastic, according to established recycling and disposal procedures.

• Break down pallets and dispose of them properly in designated areas or containers.

• Perform general material handling tasks, including moving, stacking, and organizing materials within the warehouse and outdoor areas.

• Use light forklift skills to move materials and pallets as needed, following all safety guidelines.

• Support packing and picking activities by handling and organizing materials and packaging as required.

• Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe work area by regularly removing debris and organizing materials.

• Work independently as a self-starter, staying productive without constant supervision.

• Follow all safety protocols and operational procedures related to material handling, recycling, and equipment use.

• Assist with general labor tasks as needed to support overall warehouse and yard operations.

Essential Skills

• Experience in material handling within a warehouse or similar environment.

• Recycling experience, including separating and sorting materials such as wood, cardboard, and plastic.

• Proficiency in sorting materials accurately and efficiently.

• Experience with packing and picking tasks in a warehouse setting.

• Light forklift experience and the ability to operate a forklift safely.

• Ability to perform general labor duties, including lifting, carrying, and moving materials.

• Self-starter attitude with the ability to work independently without constant supervision.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working in a non-climate-controlled warehouse environment.

• Comfort working outdoors for a significant portion of the day.

• Strong attention to cleanliness and organization in work areas.

• Reliability and consistency in following safety and operational procedures.

Why Work Here?

You will join a brand-new operation with a clean, modern warehouse environment and the opportunity to grow as the facility expands. The organization offers competitive pay and clear paths for advancement, creating a setting where motivated individuals can build long-term careers. You will work in a setting that values reliability, initiative, and continuous improvement, with the chance to take on more responsibility over time.

Work Environment

The role is based in a non-climate-controlled warehouse with a significant outdoor component. Approximately 75% of the work takes place outside, with the remaining 25% under a covered area or inside the warehouse. The facility is a clean, new warehouse environment focused on material handling and recycling activities. You will work around equipment such as a cardboard compactor and forklifts, and you should be comfortable working in varying weather conditions while performing physically active tasks throughout the shift.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Orangeburg, SC.

Pay and Benefits

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

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Orangeburg,SC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 22, 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.