Material Technician

The Material Technician supports daily warehouse and production operations by safely handling materials, accurately tracking inventory, and assisting with shipping and receiving activities. This role works on first shift, performing a mix of forklift operation, material handling, data entry, and general labor to ensure products move efficiently and correctly from the facility to customers.

Responsibilities

• Operate a forklift periodically to move pallets, boxes, and materials safely within the warehouse and production areas.
• Lift and move boxes weighing approximately 35 to 50 pounds to stage, load, and unload materials and finished products.
• Prepare outgoing shipments by picking, packing, and loading boxes onto trucks for delivery to customers.
• Receive incoming materials, verify quantities and condition, and ensure accurate documentation of all shipments.
• Use RF scanners to scan materials and products, maintaining accurate real-time inventory records.
• Perform inventory-related tasks, including counting, tracking, and organizing materials to support production and logistics.
• Complete data entry tasks to record inventory movements, shipping and receiving details, and other material transactions.
• Assist with general labor tasks in the warehouse or production area as needed to support overall workflow.
• Follow all safety procedures and guidelines while operating equipment and handling materials.
• Collaborate with team members and communicate clearly to ensure timely and accurate order fulfillment.

• Proven experience operating a forklift in a warehouse, logistics, or production environment.
• Hands-on experience with shipping and receiving processes, including loading and unloading trucks.
• Ability to lift and move boxes weighing 35 to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Experience using RF scanners for scanning, picking, and tracking inventory.
• Background in material handling, including staging, organizing, and moving materials.
• Experience with picking and packing orders accurately and efficiently.
• Basic data entry skills to record inventory and shipping information accurately.
• Ability to work a first-shift schedule, Monday through Friday, with some overtime as needed.

• Previous experience in a production, logistics, or assembly environment.
• Familiarity with general labor tasks in a warehouse or manufacturing setting.
• Strong attention to detail to ensure accurate scanning, labeling, and documentation.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and adapt to changing priorities.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality to support consistent first-shift operations.

You join a stable operation with a consistent first-shift schedule that supports work-life balance. The role offers the opportunity to build and strengthen valuable skills in logistics, material handling, and inventory control while working in a team-oriented environment. You gain hands-on experience with equipment and processes that are highly transferable across warehouse, production, and distribution settings, supporting long-term career growth.

Work Environment

This is a first-shift role, Monday through Friday, typically working 6:55 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with some overtime that may adjust the schedule to approximately 5:55 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. or 7:55 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The position is based in a warehouse and production environment that involves regular physical activity, including lifting boxes weighing 35 to 50 pounds and moving materials throughout the facility. Work frequently involves operating a forklift, using RF scanners, and performing shipping, receiving, and general material handling tasks. The environment is fast-paced and hands-on, with a focus on safety, accuracy, and teamwork. Appropriate work attire should be practical and suitable for a warehouse setting, supporting safe operation of equipment and manual material handling.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Athens, AL.

The pay range for this position is $21.90 - $21.90/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 Athens,AL.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 17, 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.