Material Handler

Job Title: Material Handler Job Description

The primary objective of this role is to provide shipping, receiving, storage, and order fulfillment services for finished goods, inventory, materials, supplies, parts, and equipment at the assigned facilities. The role ensures that all items are processed correctly for storage and shipment, adhering to established procedures and customer requirements to maintain a high level of quality.

Responsibilities

• Pick, pack, sort, arrange, count, store, and process items for storage and/or shipment in compliance with procedures and customer requirements.

• Receive materials and/or finished goods daily, verifying quality, type, and amount, and ensuring appropriate documentation is present.

• Safely operate distribution equipment as required.

• Work effectively in a warehouse environment under various temperature conditions including room temperature, cold-room, and freezer-room.

• Communicate effectively with internal personnel, requiring good communication and customer service skills.

• Recognize deviations from accepted practices in recurring work situations.

Essential Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• 0-2 years of related experience, preferably in logistics with a life science company.

• Ability to consistently and independently follow policies, procedures, and meet schedules.

• Ability to operate powered industrial trucks and equipment at various heights.

• Basic computer skills to navigate ERP systems, Outlook, and shipping software.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing with demonstrated product assembly is beneficial.

• Ability to frequently lift up to 35 pounds and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.

• Flexibility to work any shift with advance notice of shift change and willingness to work overtime as needed.

• Willingness to handle 'packaged' hazardous materials.

Why Work Here?

Join a growing facility within a Fortune 500 Company that offers plenty of room for growth. Work in a clean, climate-controlled environment that supports your professional development.

Work Environment

The role is based in a warehouse environment where temperatures can range from room temperature to cold-room and freezer-room conditions. The work is highly repetitive, involving continuous walking, standing, reaching, and lifting. The noise level is usually moderate to high, and flexibility with shifts and overtime is required. The position requires handling up to 50lbs and occasional local travel.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Parkersburg, WV.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $17.00/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 Parkersburg,WV.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 14, 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.