Material Handler

Job Title: Material Handler

Job Description

The Material Handler supports manufacturing and warehouse operations by safely moving, storing, and tracking materials using forklifts and related equipment. This role ensures timely delivery of materials to production lines, accurate inventory control, and a clean, organized warehouse environment, directly contributing to efficient production and data center support.

Responsibilities

• Deliver materials to production lines and within the warehouse in a timely and accurate manner.
• Operate sit-down forklifts and other electrically powered material-handling devices safely and efficiently.
• Load and unload materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves following established warehouse procedures.
• Locate, stock, and rotate received materials by receipt date to maintain proper inventory flow.
• Lift heavy objects by hand or with appropriate lifting aids and follow safe material-handling practices.
• Organize and clean the work environment to maintain a safe and efficient warehouse.
• Work under the guidance of warehouse leadership on continuous improvement projects within the warehouse.
• Work under the guidance of material handlers to learn and follow best practices.
• Label and tag items properly to ensure accurate identification and traceability.
• Provide input and suggestions to help remove obstacles that hinder work efficiency.
• Maintain accurate inventory records in accordance with warehouse procedures.
• Assist in maintaining Planning and Production Reports, focusing on fulfilling manufacturing order shortages.
• Assist in maintaining and fulfilling Engineering Change Orders related to material requirements.
• Follow oral instructions and work schedules to determine which materials or containers must be moved to fulfill manufacturing orders.
• Assist in performing daily cycle counts in the stock count module and conduct additional cycle counts as issues arise with production or other departments.
• Assist in posting all inventory-related transactions, including transfers, adjustments, and variances, with a basic understanding of rejection tags, multiple sites, and quantity-on-hand balances.
• Pull jobs and kits for production, and assist with receiving and shipping activities as needed.
• Participate fully in the completion of the yearly physical inventory.
• Use RF scanners and other warehouse technology to support picking, inventory, and general production activities.
• Support general production and assembly tasks as needed to keep manufacturing running smoothly.

Essential Skills

• Previous forklift certification (does not need to be current) with the ability to maintain or renew certification as required.
• Ability to safely operate sit-down forklifts and electrically powered material-handling devices.
• Experience with loading and unloading materials using pallets, trays, racks, and shelves.
• Ability to lift and move heavy objects using proper lifting techniques and appropriate lifting aids.
• Basic understanding of warehouse procedures for stocking, rotating inventory, and material flow.
• Ability to follow oral instructions and work schedules accurately to meet manufacturing order requirements.
• Experience with inventory maintenance, including records, cycle counts, and physical inventory participation.
• Ability to use RF scanners or similar devices to support picking and inventory tasks.
• Strong attention to detail when labeling, tagging, and tracking materials.
• Capability to assist with receiving, shipping, and general production support in a warehouse or manufacturing environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working in a manufacturing, assembly, or warehouse environment.
• Familiarity with production reporting and planning tools related to manufacturing orders.
• Basic understanding of Engineering Change Orders and their impact on material requirements.
• Comfort working under the guidance of warehouse and material handling staff and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ability to maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Willingness to support multiple departments, including production, engineering, and shipping/receiving, as operational needs arise.

Why Work Here?

You join a stable operation with long-term opportunities and room to grow while supporting critical data center-related activities. The role offers consistent schedules with set shifts and the potential to move into a permanent position that provides strong benefits and competitive pay. You work in an environment that values continuous improvement, collaboration, and employee input, giving you the chance to develop your skills and build a lasting career.

Work Environment

This role is based in a manufacturing and assembly warehouse environment focused on supporting production and data center-related operations. You work around material-handling equipment such as sit-down forklifts, RF scanners, pallets, racks, and shelves, and you regularly move and lift materials. The facility emphasizes cleanliness and organization, with ongoing continuous improvement projects in the warehouse. Work is performed on-site during structured shifts, with options such as 6:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Monday through Friday or 6:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and additional shifts such as 6:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday or 5:00 p.m.–3:30 a.m. Monday through Thursday as needed. The environment is production-focused, requiring attention to safety, adherence to warehouse procedures, and readiness to support both assembly and general production activities.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Dayton, TN.

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 Dayton,TN.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 9, 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.