Material Handler

Job Title: Material Handler Job Description

This role supports the shipping and production operations by safely operating material handling equipment to receive, move, and deliver parts throughout the facility. The Material Handler ensures that materials are accurately picked according to work orders, delivered to the correct workstations, and that inventory is properly maintained and organized to keep production running smoothly.

Responsibilities

• Operate material handling equipment such as sit-down fork trucks, order pickers, and pallet jacks to move items between receiving, storage, and production areas.

• Locate materials and supplies by pulling and verifying items listed on production and work orders.

• Pick and pack orders accurately according to order sheets and work orders.

• Deliver materials to designated workstations as requested and remove finished goods or scrap from production areas in a timely manner.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse and production support area, ensuring aisles are clear and materials are stored in designated locations.

• Maintain inventory by identifying, labeling, and keeping materials and supplies in stock, recording inventory locations, and reporting shortages or discrepancies.

• Perform daily maintenance checks on fork trucks and other equipment, including completing end-of-shift requirements such as 5S checklists and charging equipment.

• Strictly adhere to all facility safety protocols, including wearing required PPE and following safe lifting and equipment operation guidelines.

• Collaborate with team members to identify process improvements and increase efficiency in material flow and inventory handling.

• Assist with other shipping, receiving, and packaging activities as needed to support overall department operations.

Essential Skills

• Material handling experience within a manufacturing environment, including moving materials from warehouse stocking areas to assembly and production areas.

• Hands-on experience working with work orders and order sheets, including picking and packing orders accurately.

• Proven attention to detail in inventory handling, counting, and verifying materials.

• Forklift operating experience, ideally including stand-up forklift operation.

• Ability to safely operate sit-down fork trucks, order pickers, and pallet jacks.

• Commitment to following safety procedures and wearing required personal protective equipment.

• Reliability to work a consistent first-shift schedule Monday through Friday.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Comfort working in a large manufacturing environment with active production and material flow.

• Experience maintaining organized storage areas and applying basic 5S or similar housekeeping practices.

• Strong communication skills to coordinate with production, shipping, and receiving teams.

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

• Steel-toed boots or shoes, suitable for a manufacturing and warehouse setting.

Why Work Here?

Employees work in a clean, well-organized manufacturing environment with a stable first-shift schedule and very limited overtime, supporting a predictable work-life balance. The facility promotes safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement, offering the opportunity to contribute directly to efficient production operations while developing skills with a variety of material handling equipment.

Work Environment

The role is based in a large, clean, well-lit manufacturing facility with climate-controlled conditions. Work is performed primarily in warehouse, shipping, and production support areas, involving regular use of sit-down fork trucks, stand-up forklifts, order pickers, and pallet jacks. The standard schedule is first shift, Monday through Friday, typically 6:00 AM to 3:00 PM, with flexibility to work 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM or 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Overtime is very limited. The environment emphasizes safety and organization, and steel-toed boots or shoes are required attire.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Livonia, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $23.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Livonia,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 28, 2026.

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.