Material Handler

Job Title: Warehouse Material Handler

Job Description

The Warehouse Material Handler is responsible for the safe, accurate, and efficient movement, storage, and distribution of materials within the warehouse or production facility. This role supports daily operations by ensuring materials are received, stored, picked, packed, and delivered to the appropriate locations in a timely manner while maintaining inventory accuracy and workplace safety.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, and unload incoming materials and products.
• Accurately pick, pack, stage, and transport materials to designated locations.
• Load and unload trucks, containers, and pallets using manual methods or material handling equipment.
• Operate warehouse equipment such as pallet jacks, forklifts, and order pickers (as trained and certified).
• Maintain accurate inventory records through manual counts, cycle counts, and inventory systems.
• Label, sort, and store materials according to established procedures.
• Prepare materials for shipment and ensure proper documentation is completed.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in accordance with company and safety standards.
• Identify damaged or non-conforming materials and report issues to supervision.
• Perform other warehouse or material handling duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous warehouse or material handling experience preferred but not always required.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Basic math and computer skills for inventory tracking and documentation.
• Forklift or powered industrial truck certification preferred or ability to obtain certification.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 1+ years minimum warehouse and production experience in a metals facility or manufacturing-related facility.
• Material handling, Inventory, Forklift, Packing, Production, Pick, Packaging, Microsoft Office Suite, Warehouse inventory, Warehouse production, Inventory Control, Shipping and Receiving, Pallet jack, Order picking, General labor, Loading, Stand up forklift.

Why Work Here?

Join a dynamic work environment where safety and efficiency are top priorities. Benefit from a supportive team culture and opportunities for growth and development within the company.

Work Environment

This position is typically located in a warehouse or manufacturing environment and may involve exposure to noise, moving equipment, and varying temperatures. Safety procedures and personal protective equipment must be followed at all times. Dress code includes jeans, t-shirt, steel-toed shoes, and PPE provided by the company. Shifts are as follows: 1st: 6am-2pm, 2nd: 2pm-10pm, 3rd: 10pm-6am.

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

The pay range for this position is $19.20 - $20.20/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 Wichita,KS.

This position is anticipated to close on May 18, 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.