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Material Handler (Heavy Lifting)

$18 per hour

Aerotek

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Records Specialist/Material handler(heavy Lifting)

Job Description

The Records Specialist works in a warehouse environment to locate, pull, and move boxes of records and materials. This role involves frequent heavy lifting, physical activity, and the use of basic scanning and material handling processes to support efficient storage, retrieval, and movement of items.

Responsibilities

  • Pull boxes of records and materials from designated storage locations in the warehouse.
  • Lift, carry, and move boxes and materials, including heavy items, in a safe and efficient manner.
  • Use scanners to track, identify, and confirm the movement and location of boxes and materials.
  • Perform general labor tasks such as loading and unloading boxes from pallets, shelves, or vehicles.
  • Support general production and warehouse activities, including picking and preparing items for movement or storage.
  • Handle materials carefully to maintain organization, accuracy, and condition of records and boxes.
  • Perform frequent squatting, bending, and reaching to access items stored at various heights.
  • Assist with basic construction-like or physical tasks related to organizing and maintaining warehouse storage areas.
  • Follow all safety procedures and guidelines for lifting, moving, and handling materials.
  • Maintain a clean and organized work area within the warehouse.

Essential Skills

  • Ability to perform heavy lifting and repetitive physical tasks throughout the shift.
  • Experience or comfort with general labor or warehouse work.
  • Ability to pick, pull, and move boxes and materials accurately and efficiently.
  • Capability to use basic scanning equipment to track items.
  • Willingness and ability to perform frequent squatting, bending, lifting, and reaching.
  • Reliability and strong work ethic in a production or warehouse setting.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • Experience in general production, picking, or material handling roles.
  • Exposure to construction or other physically demanding work environments.
  • Comfort working with minimal formal qualifications or prior training, with a willingness to learn on the job.
Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Nashville, TN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $18.00/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 Nashville,TN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 6, 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.

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.

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.

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.

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