Material Handler

Job Title: Material Handler

Job Description

This position involves training for at least the first few weeks to learn inventory locations. Candidates must be able to train on the first shift for at least two weeks. The role requires learning color codes for steel, warehouse placement, and crane operation, among other duties. Candidates must be prepared for an inside/outside role, walking 8-10 hours per shift, and performing various material handling tasks.

Responsibilities

• Train on inventory locations and color codes for steel.

• Operate indoor and outdoor cranes.

• Perform general clean-up and housekeeping duties.

• Pull beams and load flatbed trailers and railcars, including rigging.

• Receive inventory and move materials using an overhead crane.

• Fill out shipping reports and bills of lading.

• Adhere to all safety rules while working around flatbed trucks and railcar systems.

• Possibly train to be a saw or brake operator, forklift operator, or steel bending machine operator.

Essential Skills

• Heavy industrial or construction experience required.

• Ability to read a tape measure.

• Ability to learn and retain information based on color coding.

• Capability to lift up to 50lbs.

• Experience operating equipment safely around heavy machinery.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Overhead crane experience in heavy industry or military preferred.

• Flexibility to train on day shift for up to two weeks.

• Ability to jump onto and off trailers safely.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy a competitive starting wage with potential increases based on your role and performance. Benefit from an incentive plan that includes shares, providing a stable and rewarding financial package. Join a team that values safety and offers opportunities for advancement, ensuring a fulfilling career path.

Work Environment

The work environment is both inside and outside, with steel stored in the building and two separate yards onsite. Conditions can be very hot in the summer and extremely cold in the winter due to the steel surroundings. The facility has a construction-like atmosphere with gravel flooring, requiring hard hats, safety glasses, and steel-toed boots with metatarsals. Candidates should be comfortable working in a physically demanding and safety-conscious environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Petersburg, VA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $21.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Petersburg,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 3, 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.