Material Handler

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Material Handler Job Description

This role focuses on safely handling, kitting, and moving materials within a large aerospace manufacturing environment. The material handler uses a sit-down forklift to support shipping, receiving, and production operations, while accurately verifying paperwork, work orders, and shipping instructions. The position requires strong computer proficiency, clear communication skills, and attention to detail to ensure products are packed, loaded, and unloaded correctly and efficiently.

• Verify paperwork, work orders, and shipping instructions to ensure accuracy before processing materials.
• Kit materials according to production and shipping requirements, organizing items in a clear and efficient manner.
• Safely operate a sit-down forklift to move, load, and unload materials and products throughout the warehouse and manufacturing facility.
• Pack boxes and palletize materials for shipment, ensuring items are securely packaged and correctly labeled.
• Perform shipping and receiving activities, including checking incoming and outgoing materials against documentation.
• Load and unload trucks in a safe and timely manner while following facility procedures.
• Handle materials throughout the warehouse, including picking, packing, and staging items for production or shipment.
• Use a computer to enter, update, and verify information related to inventory, work orders, and shipping documentation.
• Communicate clearly with team members and other departments to coordinate material flow and resolve issues.
• Follow all safety guidelines and procedures while operating equipment and working on the warehouse floor.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area to support efficient material handling and safe operations.

• Proficiency using a computer for data entry, documentation, and basic system navigation.
• Ability to read and write clearly to understand work orders, shipping instructions, and other documentation.
• Ability to operate a sit-down forklift safely; 2 years of forklift experience preferred.
• Experience with material handling tasks such as picking, packing, palletizing, and staging materials.
• Experience in shipping and receiving, including loading and unloading trucks.
• Strong communication skills to coordinate with team members and support smooth workflow.
• Ability to stand for the entire shift as required in a manufacturing and warehouse environment.

• Previous experience as a warehouse worker in a manufacturing or distribution environment.
• Experience with sit-down forklift operations in a production or warehouse setting.
• Background in packaging and warehouse packing, including preparing materials for shipment.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
• Willingness to learn and train on additional material handling and equipment procedures.
• Interest in gaining aerospace material handling experience.

This opportunity offers hands-on experience in a large, established aerospace manufacturing environment, providing valuable exposure to industry-standard processes and equipment. You gain practical aerospace material handling experience and the chance to work with well-defined procedures that support your professional growth. The role provides a stable schedule and the opportunity to develop skills that are highly transferable within manufacturing and logistics.

The role is based within a large aerospace manufacturing facility that includes warehouse and production areas. The environment involves working around industrial equipment, including sit-down forklifts, and handling materials for shipping and receiving. Candidates may be required to stand for the entire shift while performing material handling, packing, and kitting tasks. The shift runs from approximately 3:30 p.m. to 12:00 a.m., supporting late-afternoon and evening operations. No vision test is required for this kitter-focused role. Work is performed in a structured, safety-conscious setting where adherence to procedures and safe equipment operation is essential.

This is a Contract position based out of Middletown, CT.

The pay range for this position is $22.66 - $22.66/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 Middletown,CT.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 1, 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.