Material Control Operator

Job Title: Material Control Operator
Job Description
The Material Control Operator accurately maintains and reports inventory information for metal stock across multiple branch locations. This role combines hands-on material handling with careful inventory control, data entry, and coordination of material flow to support production in a fast-paced industrial environment.
Responsibilities

• Operate sit-down forklifts, order pickers, side-loader forklifts, and other material handling equipment safely and efficiently.
• Load and unload metal raw materials both manually and using forklifts.
• Complete material receiving activities for shipments between locations and direct shipments from mills.
• Coordinate movement of material from stock to processing areas to meet production requirements.
• Perform inventory control and cycle counting duties to maintain accurate stock levels.
• Enter accurate and timely data into the inventory management system to record material movements.
• Record inventory and material information manually using a clipboard when required.

Essential Skills

• At least 1.5 years of forklift operating experience.
• Certification to operate material handling equipment such as forklifts, side-loaders, 4-directional lifts, or cherry pickers.
• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand fluent English.
• Ability to perform basic math calculations for inventory and measurements.
• Basic computer skills for data entry into an inventory management system.
• Ability to use a tape measure and calipers for material inspection and measurement.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Preferred: 3 years of material control or inventory experience.
• Preferred: Previous experience safely operating a variety of material handling equipment, including forklifts and side-loaders.
• Experience handling and moving raw materials, ideally in an industrial or manufacturing setting.
• Experience with basic data entry and tracking inventory, material locations, and counts.

Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Auburn, WA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $21.70 - $22.70/hr.
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)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Auburn,WA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jun 17, 2026.

About Aerotek

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.

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