Material Handler

Job Description

Job Description

Material Handler (MCA)

Location: Northside Jacksonville, FL

Pay: $17.50 – $18.00 per hour

Job Type: Full-Time | Day Shift

Available Shifts:

• 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
• 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM

We are seeking a reliable and hardworking Material Handler to join our team in a heavy industrial manufacturing environment. This role plays a critical part in shipping, receiving, and production support by ensuring materials are accurately processed, staged, and prepared for manufacturing and distribution.

This is a physically demanding position that requires consistent lifting, movement of materials, and attention to detail to support efficient operations and on-time delivery.

• Receive incoming metal materials and components; verify accuracy against shipping documents
• Perform inventory control tasks, including cycle counts and stock tracking
• Stage materials throughout the production floor to support workflow efficiency
• Lift, move, and handle materials weighing 50–75 pounds regularly
• Operate a sit-down forklift (occasionally) to load, unload, and transport materials
• Use a table grinder as needed to prep metal components
• Palletize, wrap, and package finished goods for shipment
• Label materials and shipments clearly for accurate identification and delivery
• Perform basic data entry in Excel for inventory and shipping records
• Maintain a clean and safe workspace while working on your feet for most of the shift

• Experience with inventory control and cycle counting
• Experience in manufacturing or heavy labor warehouse environments
• Ability to lift 50+ pounds consistently throughout the shift
• Experience with shipping and receiving processes
• Strong material handling skills (staging, palletizing, packaging, etc.)
• Basic computer skills, including Excel data entry
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment

• Manufacturing experience
• Sit-down forklift experience
• Mechanical aptitude or willingness to learn technical skills
• Experience working with metal materials or components

This position offers a clear path to permanent hire with excellent long-term benefits:

• Pay increase upon conversion
• Quarterly profit sharing (equivalent to approximately $1/hour additional)
• 100% employer-paid benefits upon permanent hire
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Opportunities to learn skilled trades, including:
  • Wiring and electrical work
  • Welding and fabrication
  • CNC machining
  • Mechanical assembly
  • Paint line operations

We are committed to helping employees build long-term careers by providing hands-on training and advancement opportunities.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Jacksonville, FL.

The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $19.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Jacksonville,FL.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 19, 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.