Material Handler

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Material Handler

Job Description

This role supports a large manufacturing facility in the Eastern Indianapolis area by safely and efficiently handling materials, moving products throughout the warehouse, and ensuring accurate inventory tracking. You will work on 2nd or 3rd shift after completing a structured training program on 1st shift, performing physically demanding tasks in a hot, dirty, and oily production environment.

Responsibilities

• Pull, pick, and pack boxes weighing up to 50 pounds, handling approximately 1,000 boxes per person per shift.
• Use electric and manual pallet jacks and tuggers to move carts full of materials throughout the facility.
• Operate a sit-down forklift occasionally to move palletized products safely and efficiently.
• Physically push full carts containing 72 containers per cart, approximately 10 times per day.
• Use an RF scanner to track inventory and ensure accurate recording of product movement.
• Weigh product and packaging according to customer specifications to maintain quality and consistency.
• Ensure proper documentation of materials, batch numbers, and related information according to established guidelines.
• Pick orders accurately and stage materials for production or shipment as required.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area in a busy warehouse and manufacturing environment.
• Follow all safety procedures while operating material-handling equipment and performing daily tasks.
• Participate in the structured training program, including lecture-style and hands-on training, and apply learned processes on the job.
• Work required overtime, including 2–4 hours at the end of scheduled shifts and occasional Saturdays with advance notice.

Essential Skills

• At least 1 year of consistent work history per job in previous roles.
• Experience as a forklift and tugger operator in a warehouse or manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency using electric and manual pallet jacks to move materials safely.
• Ability to use an RF scanner for inventory tracking and order picking.
• Experience with picking, packing, and materials handling in a warehouse environment.
• Ability to operate a sit-down forklift to move palletized products.
• Capability to lift and move boxes weighing up to 50 pounds repeatedly throughout the shift.
• Comfort working in a hot, dirty, and oily department within a large industrial facility.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and adhere to detailed documentation requirements.
• Willingness and ability to work 2nd or 3rd shift after completing training on 1st shift.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience as an order selector, material handler, or forklift operator in a high-volume warehouse or manufacturing setting.
• Familiarity with using tuggers, pallet jacks, and other material-handling equipment in a 1 million square foot facility or similarly large environment.
• Experience weighing product and packaging to meet specific customer or production requirements.
• Strong attention to detail when documenting materials, batch numbers, and inventory movements.
• Ability to sustain a fast pace while maintaining accuracy and safety in physically demanding conditions.
• Openness to structured training that includes both classroom-style learning and hands-on practice over a 4–6 week period.

Why Work Here?

after 6 months and full vesting after 5 years of service. You receive uniforms, an annual safety shoe allowance, and prescription safety glasses at no cost when replaced every two years. Paid time off includes 12 paid holidays along with vacation and sick time accrual. The company also supports your professional development through tuition assistance and reimbursement for technical programs, certification programs, and degree programs at the associate and bachelor levels, helping you build a long-term career.

Work Environment

This role is based in a large, 1 million square foot manufacturing and warehouse facility in the Eastern Indianapolis region. The department environment is very hot, dirty, and oily, and you must be comfortable working in these conditions while performing physically demanding tasks. You will work with material-handling equipment such as electric and manual pallet jacks, tuggers, sit-down forklifts, and RF scanners in a busy warehouse environment focused on safety and productivity. The position offers multiple shifts: training takes place on 1st shift (Monday through Friday, 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM) for approximately 4–6 weeks through an on-site Global Training Center that combines lecture-style and hands-on instruction. After training, available shifts include 2nd shift (Monday through Friday, 2:30 PM to 11:00 PM) and 3rd shift (Sunday through Thursday, 10:30 PM to 7:00 AM). Overtime is common and typically involves working an additional 2–4 hours at the end of the shift, with occasional Saturdays scheduled with advance notice. Uniforms and appropriate safety footwear and eyewear are provided or supported through company programs, contributing to a professional and safety-focused work environment.

This is a Permanent position based out of Greenfield, IN.

The pay range for this position is $43680.00 - $49920.00/yr.

Internal growth within the company, clinic on-site (free to all IAF team members and immediate family), benefits, HSA, Health Care and Dependent Care FSA, Uniforms, $110 annual allowance for safety shoes, prescription safety glasses (at no cost if replaced every two years), PTO (12 paid holidays), vacation/sick time accrual, tuition assistance (reimbursement for educational programs: technical programs, certification programs (i.e. welding), Associate Degree programs, and Bachelor Degree programs; 401K match (IAF matches 50% of the first 6% of the amount the team member contributes (company contributions begin after 6 months of employment and employee is fully vested in the company match after 5 years of service)

This is a fully onsite position in Greenfield,IN.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 17, 2026.

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 meets 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 solving for 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.

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.