Material Handler

Job Description

Job Description

Material Handler Needed for Industrial Vacuum Manufacturing Company in Rutherford, NJ

1 st Shift 6am-4:30pm (Monday-Thursday)

2 nd Shift: 4:30pm-3am (Monday afternoon-Friday morning) 

Pay: $20-$25/hour ; Overtime: $30-$37.50/hour

Location: Rutherford, NJ

Job Description

The Material Handler plays a crucial role in ensuring that manufactured items are ready for shipment. This involves placing items into containers, sealing and labeling them, and preparing them for transport. Additionally, the Material Handler performs final checks for defective items, ensures all items reach the loading area or inventory, and maintains detailed records of materials and shipments.

Responsibilities

• Weigh packages and label them appropriately.
• Operate sit-down forklift, when needed.
• Inspect packages to ensure they are not damaged.
• Inspect shipping containers to ensure they meet shipping regulations.
• Assemble daily orders by shipping location or other shipping categories.
• Keep records of packages including delivery notes and invoices.
• Fill out packing and order forms with relevant shipping information.
• Seal shipping containers and label them appropriately.
• Clean shipping containers and other shipping supplies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

• Inventory management
• General labor skills
• Loading and unloading capabilities
• Shipping and receiving expertise
• Packaging and material handling proficiency
• Forklift operation
• Production knowledge
• Experience with shipping documents

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to work overtime when production demand requires it.
• Demonstrate good attention to detail and effective communication skills both verbally and in writing.
• Exhibit good judgment related to safety and adhere to workplace safety regulations.
• Basic math, computer, and keyboarding skills for working within the ERP system.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be authorized to work in the US.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Rutherford, NJ.

The pay range for this position is $22.28 - $22.28/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 Rutherford,NJ.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 9, 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.