Material Handler

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Material Handler – Receiving Department Job Description

This role is based in the receiving department and focuses on handling internal parts that support generator assembly lines. You will unload, organize, and move heavy metal parts from fabricators, place them on pallets and into designated rack locations, and then pull and deliver the required parts to assemblers on the production lines. Familiarity with automotive parts is highly beneficial, and the position combines physical material handling with basic inventory and data entry tasks.

• Receive, unload, and handle heavy metal parts and sheet metal components delivered from fabricators.
• Organize parts on pallets and transport pallets to designated rack locations according to rack numbers.
• Pick, pull, and stage parts from bins and racks when requested by assembly lines, ensuring timely delivery to assemblers.
• Load and unload trucks as needed to support shipping and receiving activities.
• Operate warehouse equipment such as sit-down and stand-up forklifts in a safe and efficient manner, when trained and authorized.
• Use RF scanners and computerized maintenance or inventory management systems (such as CMMS and SAP) to track inventory and record movements.
• Perform inventory counts, cycle counts, and inventory control tasks to maintain accurate stock levels.
• Conduct data entry related to inventory management using tools such as Microsoft Excel and other warehouse software.
• Maintain organized storage areas, bins, and racks to ensure parts are easy to locate and access.
• Follow established material handling, shipping, and receiving procedures to support smooth warehouse operations.
• Adhere to all safety guidelines and best practices in a non-climate-controlled manufacturing facility, including proper lifting techniques for heavy parts.
• Collaborate with assembly line staff and other warehouse team members to meet production needs and resolve material issues promptly.

• At least 6 months of warehouse experience, ideally including equipment operation.
• Experience with material handling, shipping, and receiving in a warehouse or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to lift and move heavy metal and sheet metal parts safely throughout the shift.
• Basic experience operating forklifts, including sit-down and stand-up models, or a strong willingness to learn.
• Familiarity with inventory control, inventory counts, cycle counts, and inventory management processes.
• Ability to use RF scanners and inventory systems such as CMMS and SAP for tracking and data entry.
• Basic data entry skills and comfort working with Microsoft Excel for inventory-related tasks.
• Ability to load and unload trucks and handle pallets and bins efficiently.
• Strong attention to detail when organizing parts, labeling, and placing items in correct rack locations.
• Reliability in working a 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. shift with occasional voluntary Saturday overtime.

• Familiarity with automotive parts and components used in generator assemblies.
• Experience working in a manufacturing facility or production-support warehouse.
• Comfort using warehouse technology such as RF scanners and computerized inventory systems.
• Ability to communicate effectively in a diverse, ESL-friendly environment.
• Strong organizational skills to keep pallets, racks, and bins neat and clearly arranged.
• Willingness to learn additional equipment operation and inventory processes as needed.

You will join a growing, modern power generation manufacturing operation with a large, well-organized facility and stable demand for its products. The environment offers frequent opportunities for overtime, allowing you to increase your earnings while supporting a busy production schedule. The workplace is welcoming to a diverse team, including Spanish-speaking employees, and provides the chance to build practical skills in material handling, equipment operation, and inventory management within a professional manufacturing setting.

The role is based in a clean, non–climate-controlled manufacturing facility in Olathe, Kansas, within a large, state-of-the-art production and warehouse space. You will work around generator assembly lines and warehouse racks, handling metal and sheet metal parts using pallets, forklifts, RF scanners, and inventory systems such as CMMS and SAP. The standard schedule runs from 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with some voluntary Saturday overtime available during busy periods. The environment is industrial and fast-paced, with an emphasis on safety, proper material handling, and teamwork. Appropriate work attire for a manufacturing and warehouse setting is expected, including clothing and footwear suitable for handling heavy parts and operating equipment.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Olathe, KS.

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $18.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Olathe,KS.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 17, 2026.

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.

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.