Material Handler-Water Spider

Job Title: Material Handler – Water Spider / Warehouse Logistics Specialist

Job Description

This role combines hands-on material handling with inventory control and light machine shop support. You will load, unload, and move materials using powered and manual equipment, maintain accurate inventory records in an MRP system, and support production by assisting with deburring and sanding parts in the machine shop. The position requires strong attention to detail, safe equipment operation, and the ability to manage both physical and clerical tasks in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Complete inventory of parts using an MRP system and ensure accurate tracking of all materials and components.

• Load and unload ocean containers and trucks safely using a crowbar, claw hammer, and other appropriate hand tools.

• Operate forklifts, stock pickers, pallet jacks, and hand trucks to move inventory and materials to and from warehouses and storage areas.

• Pick and stage inventory in accordance with sales orders, work orders, and material requisitions to support production and shipping schedules.

• Manage manual and clerical tasks related to shipping, receiving, inspecting, storing, issuing, and delivering a wide variety of materials, equipment, and supplies.

• Maintain the stockroom in an orderly, clean, and organized manner to support efficient material flow and easy access to inventory.

• Perform data entry to update inventory records, shipping and receiving documentation, and other material control information.

• Process incoming shipments by receiving, inspecting, and recording materials and ensuring they are stored in the correct locations.

• Process outgoing shipments by preparing documentation, confirming order accuracy, and coordinating timely dispatch.

• Prepare and package spare parts and machine orders for shipping, including special assignments as required by operations or customers.

• Spend the first half of the day focused on material movement, including forklift and pallet jack operation, and related warehouse logistics tasks.

• Assist in the machine shop during the second half of the day by deburring and sanding parts to support production quality and throughput.

• Follow all safety procedures when operating equipment and handling materials, and report any hazards or issues promptly.

• Collaborate with warehouse, production, and logistics teams to resolve inventory discrepancies and improve material flow.

Essential Skills

• Minimum 2 to 3 years of related inventory experience, including generating proper documentation for shipping, receiving, and material control.

• Proven experience with inventory management, including cycle counts and stockroom organization.

• Hands-on experience in shipping and receiving operations, including processing incoming and outgoing shipments.

• Demonstrated ability in order picking, packing, and staging inventory against sales orders, work orders, and material requisitions.

• Proficiency in operating forklifts, pallet jacks, stock pickers, and hand trucks in a warehouse or manufacturing environment.

• Valid driver’s license to support material handling and logistics activities as required.

• Ability to perform deburring and sanding of parts in a machine shop environment.

• PC literacy with proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel for documentation and data entry.

• Experience using an MRP system or similar software to track inventory and material movements.

• Strong data entry skills and attention to detail to maintain accurate inventory and shipping records.

• Ability to manage both manual and clerical work related to material handling and logistics.

• Capability to use hand tools such as crowbars and claw hammers safely and effectively.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working in a manufacturing or machine shop environment, particularly with precision equipment or components.

• Familiarity with remote inventory tools or systems that support distributed material tracking.

• Comfort working with evolving software and hardware tools related to inventory, logistics, and production support.

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to maintain a clean, orderly stockroom and work area.

• Effective communication skills to coordinate with warehouse, production, and logistics teams.

• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and support special assignments related to shipping and machine orders.

Why Work Here?

You will join a highly specialized manufacturing environment focused on precision and continuous improvement, where advanced technology and long-standing expertise drive innovation. The organization invests in regularly updating its software and hardware, ensuring that the tools you use stay current and effective. You will benefit from working alongside experienced professionals in high-pressure technology, gaining exposure to sophisticated systems and processes. The culture emphasizes long-term value, reliability, and supporting customers’ return on investment, creating a stable and growth-oriented workplace. This is an opportunity to develop your skills in both warehouse logistics and machine shop support while contributing to cutting-edge manufacturing solutions.

Work Environment

The role is based in a precision waterjet machine manufacturing facility located in Kent, WA. You will work primarily in a warehouse and stockroom environment, regularly using forklifts, pallet jacks, stock pickers, hand trucks, and hand tools such as crowbars and claw hammers. The position also requires time in a machine shop, assisting with deburring and sanding parts, which involves working around production equipment and metal components. The workday is typically split between material movement and warehouse tasks in the first half, and machine shop support in the second half. The environment is technology-driven, with ongoing updates to software and hardware systems that support inventory control and production. You can expect a structured, process-oriented setting where safety, organization, and precision are essential.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Kent, WA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/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 Kent,WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 31, 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.

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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.