Material Handler

Job Title: Material Handler / Receiving Associate Job Description

The Material Handler / Receiving Associate plays a key role in supporting a fencing manufacturing facility by efficiently receiving, inspecting, and organizing raw materials, components, and finished goods. This position ensures accurate inventory control, smooth and timely material flow to production, and strict adherence to safety and quality standards. The role involves both indoor and outdoor work and requires safe operation of material handling equipment in a busy warehouse environment.

Responsibilities

• Unload incoming shipments and verify quantities against purchase orders to ensure accurate receipt of materials.

• Inspect incoming materials for damage or defects and promptly report any discrepancies or quality issues.

• Accurately record received materials in the inventory system to maintain up-to-date and reliable inventory records.

• Organize and maintain storage areas for raw materials, components, and finished goods to support efficient material flow.

• Safely move materials throughout the facility using forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment.

• Stage materials for production according to work orders so that manufacturing teams have the correct items on time.

• Complete receiving logs and maintain accurate documentation for all incoming and outgoing materials.

• Communicate shortages, overages, and quality concerns to the supervisor to support timely resolution and continuous improvement.

• Follow all company safety policies and OSHA guidelines while performing material handling and warehouse tasks.

• Ensure proper handling of hazardous materials when applicable, in accordance with safety procedures and regulations.

• Provide appropriate customer service when interacting with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring professional and helpful communication.

• Adhere to established schedules by arriving on time and taking breaks and lunches within defined parameters.

• Work collaboratively as a team-oriented contributor, supporting coworkers and following the direction of supervisors, trainers, and team members.

• Embrace and use new technology, including electronic tablets and inventory systems, as the company transitions from paper-based to digital order tracking.

• Perform cleaning, organizing, and counting tasks during downtime to maintain a safe, orderly, and well-managed warehouse environment.

• Support inventory season by participating in increased levels of cleaning, organizing, counting, and inventory-related activities.

Essential Skills

• Prior experience operating a forklift, with the ability to safely maneuver and handle materials in a warehouse environment.

• Demonstrated material handling experience in settings such as warehouses, general labor, kitting, shipping, and receiving.

• Ability to provide appropriate and professional customer service when needed.

• Comfort working both indoors and outdoors, including in varying weather conditions.

• Willingness and ability to wear full rain gear and load flatbed trailers in the rain as part of regular duties.

• Strong punctuality and reliability, including consistently arriving on time and taking breaks and lunches within established guidelines.

• Team-oriented mindset with the ability to collaborate effectively with supervisors, trainers, and coworkers.

• Ability to follow directions from supervisors and team members and apply training accurately in daily tasks.

• Capacity to perform physical warehouse tasks such as unloading, lifting, moving, organizing, and counting materials.

• Commitment to following company safety policies and OSHA guidelines, including proper handling of hazardous materials when applicable.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working in large warehouse environments with multiple buildings and material flow between locations.

• Familiarity with shipping and receiving processes, including documentation and communication of discrepancies.

• Openness to learning and using new technology, including electronic tablets and inventory systems, as part of an evolving order tracking process.

• Attention to detail in maintaining accurate inventory records, receiving logs, and material documentation.

• Strong organizational skills for maintaining clean, orderly storage areas and supporting inventory activities.

• Willingness to take initiative during downtime to clean, organize, and count materials to improve warehouse efficiency.

Why Work Here?

This opportunity offers a stable, year-round work environment with a focus on long-term employment rather than seasonal layoffs. Employees have the chance to demonstrate their value in a project-based setting and potentially earn a direct hire position. Once hired directly, team members receive comprehensive medical coverage fully paid by the employer, paid time off starting at 7 days, and 8 paid holidays each year. A profit-sharing program with vesting further rewards long-term commitment and contribution. The culture emphasizes reliability, teamwork, and continuous improvement, with support for employees as the organization adopts new technologies and modernizes its operations.

Work Environment

The role is based in large warehouse facilities with multiple buildings, requiring regular movement of parts and materials between locations. The work takes place both indoors and outdoors, and employees should expect to work in the elements, including rain and other weather conditions. Wearing full rain gear and loading flatbed trailers in the rain is a normal part of the job. The environment is active and production-focused, with regular use of forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment. As the company transitions from paper-based processes to electronic tablets and inventory systems, employees will work in a setting that blends traditional warehouse operations with modern technology. The dress code is practical and safety-oriented, emphasizing appropriate workwear and protective gear suitable for warehouse and outdoor conditions.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Clackamas, OR.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $21.00/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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Clackamas, OR.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 20, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Clackamas,OR.

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.