Material Handler

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Material Handler

Job Description

This role focuses on material handling activities including picking, packing, box-making, shipping, receiving, and inventory support in a warehouse environment across multiple shifts in the Fishers/Indianapolis area. You will handle both physical and administrative tasks to ensure materials, parts, supplies, and equipment move efficiently and accurately through the facility, supporting inventory and manufacturing lines while following standard operating procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical and administrative tasks involved in shipping, receiving, storing, and distributing materials, parts, supplies, and equipment.
• Unpack and check incoming goods against purchase orders or invoices, verify accuracy, and maintain detailed records of received items.
• Identify and reject unsatisfactory items as necessary, following established quality and safety procedures.
• Lift and move heavy items as part of daily material handling duties, using proper lifting techniques and safety practices.
• Operate a forklift as needed to move, load, or unload materials, following all equipment safety guidelines.
• Prepare and maintain accurate records of merchandise shipped, including documentation and tracking information.
• Post weights and shipping charges and prepare goods for final shipment, ensuring all packaging and labeling meet requirements.
• Examine, stock, and distribute materials to inventory locations and manufacturing lines to support production needs.
• Prepare kitting packages for assembly production by gathering and organizing required components.
• Use RF scanners and other warehouse tools to pick, pack, and track orders with accuracy and efficiency.
• Perform order picking, packing, packaging, and box making to fulfill customer and internal orders.
• Support shipping and receiving operations, including loading and unloading materials and verifying shipment details.
• Follow standard operating procedures and work effectively under a moderate degree of supervision.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area, adhering to all safety procedures and guidelines.
• Collaborate with team members and communicate clearly to ensure smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.

Essential Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of work experience in a warehouse environment.
• English proficiency to maintain, ensure, and promote safety requirements and procedures.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Experience with material handling activities such as lifting, picking, packing, and shipping.
• Ability to work on your feet and move continuously throughout the shift.
• Comfort working in a warehouse environment that includes refrigerated areas and cold temperatures.
• Willingness and ability to operate a forklift, following appropriate safety procedures.
• Capability to follow standard operating procedures and work under moderate supervision.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Basic computer skills with competency using standard software packages such as Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Experience using RF scanners for inventory, picking, and packing tasks.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a proactive approach to teamwork.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Good organizational skills, problem-solving ability, and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to perform basic math calculations accurately.
• Thorough understanding of appropriate safety procedures in a warehouse environment.
• Experience with inventory management, shipping and receiving, packaging, and box making.
• Experience in roles such as material handler, picker, packer, or order picker is beneficial.

Why Work Here?

You will join a stable warehouse operation that offers consistent full-time hours across multiple shifts, allowing you to choose a schedule that fits your lifestyle. The environment emphasizes safety, teamwork, and clear procedures, giving you the structure and support needed to perform your best. You will have the opportunity to build and strengthen your skills in material handling, inventory, and shipping, working with modern tools such as RF scanners and standard software. This role provides a solid foundation for long-term growth in warehouse and logistics operations, with the chance to gain valuable experience across multiple functions including picking, packing, box making, and forklift operation.

Work Environment

This position is based in a warehouse environment in the Fishers/Indianapolis area, with operations running across 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts. Typical shift options include 1st shift from 5:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., 2nd shift from 1:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., and 3rd shift from 9:15 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., providing structured schedules Monday through Friday for 1st and 2nd shifts and Sunday through Thursday for 3rd shift. A portion of the facility is refrigerated, and material handlers regularly move between standard and cold areas while performing picking, packing, and box-making duties, so comfort working in colder temperatures is important. You will be constantly on your feet and in motion throughout the shift, handling materials, operating equipment such as forklifts, and using RF scanners and basic computer systems for inventory and shipping tasks. The environment follows standard operating procedures and safety protocols, with an emphasis on safe lifting, equipment use, and proper handling of materials.

This is a Contract position based out of Indianapolis, IN.

The pay range for this position is $18.50 - $21.09/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 Indianapolis,IN.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 30, 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.