Material Handler

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Material Handler Job Description

The Material Handler plays a key role in keeping production running smoothly by loading raw materials onto the production floor, moving materials throughout the plant, and assisting with loading trucks with finished goods. This position operates forklifts and cranes to support producing, finishing, packaging, and shipping parts, while performing inspections and paperwork to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality operations.

• Load the production floor with raw materials to support daily manufacturing operations.
• Move materials throughout the plant using a sit-down propane forklift and overhead crane for producing, finishing, packaging, and shipping parts.
• Assist with loading trucks with finished goods to ensure timely and accurate shipments.
• Perform miscellaneous tasks throughout the plant to support safe, efficient, and quality production.
• Observe machine processing to verify proper functioning and consistent production of parts.
• Conduct visual and manual inspections of parts as needed, checking for defects, dents, straight lines, and clean parts.
• Complete required paperwork accurately and on time to support inventory, shipping, and production documentation.
• Assist machine operators with set-ups and running production, working closely as part of a small team.
• Handle material loading, unloading, shipping, and inventory tasks in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
• Maintain a high level of awareness of safety procedures, especially when operating forklifts, cranes, and working around coiled steel.

• Minimum 2 years of experience operating a sit-down propane forklift.
• Hands-on crane experience, preferably in an industrial or steel environment.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced environment with constant movement around the warehouse.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds on a regular basis.
• Recent visual inspection experience, including checking parts for defects, dents, straight lines, and cleanliness.
• Experience with material handling, including loading, unloading, inventory, and shipping tasks.
• Ability to work effectively in small teams and support machine operators with set-ups and production runs.

• Experience working in a steel environment is strongly preferred.
• Experience working with coiled steel is a plus.
• Crane certification is a plus.
• Roll forming experience is preferred.
• Comfort working in a smaller, hands-on production setting.

You join a close-knit, family-oriented operation that offers strong growth potential and the opportunity to build a long-term career. Employees benefit from health, dental, and life insurance coverage, along with competitive starting compensation and an additional shift premium once hired directly. The business is growing, bringing new work and greater stability, which supports steady hours and consistent opportunities to develop your skills.

This role is based in a smaller, family-style production facility with a tight-knit team environment. You work on smaller lines of 3–4 people, collaborating closely with coworkers throughout your shift. The plant uses fans in the summer to keep air moving and provide a breeze. The work is active and fast-paced, with frequent movement around the warehouse and regular operation of sit-down propane forklifts and cranes, including work with steel materials and potentially coiled steel. Steel-toe footwear is required as part of the safety-focused dress code.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Warren, MI.

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $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)

This is a fully onsite position in Warren,MI.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 31, 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.