Material Handler

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Material Handler
Job Description

This role is responsible for safely handling, moving, and preparing materials to support a high-volume production environment. You will collect and sort recyclable materials, load and unload trucks and racks, stage and deliver materials to designated areas, and help maintain accurate records of damaged stock and equipment. The position is physically demanding and requires frequent heavy lifting and consistent attention to safety and quality procedures.

Responsibilities

• Collect recycling items from production areas and ensure they are handled according to site procedures.
• Sort cardboard and other recyclable materials from general waste streams.
• Sort through recycling and trash bins to separate materials accurately.
• Transport recycling items from collection bins to designated containers.
• Load and offload pallets from trailers in a safe and efficient manner.
• Stage materials in warehouse lanes as instructed to support production and shipping activities.
• Move materials to production and other locations as required throughout the facility.
• Package and unpack materials as needed to support production and inventory requirements.
• Examine items for defects, wear, or damage and report findings promptly.
• Maintain records of damaged stock and ensure issues are documented accurately.
• Maintain records of damaged material-handling equipment and report issues for repair.
• Perform any additional tasks assigned that support warehouse and production operations.
• Move racks from the IST stage area (pallets on the floor) to the loading rack.
• Perform systematic scanning for approximately 10% of the shift using RF scanning equipment.
• Load a high volume of racks throughout the shift, accounting for the majority of working time.
• Follow established methods and sequences of operations when unpacking and preparing components.
• Focus primarily on detrashing, recycling, and material preparation when working as a Material Handler I.
• Perform heavy lifting for the majority of the shift, handling materials and racks safely and consistently.

• Ability to regularly lift and move up to 50 pounds throughout the shift.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods while performing material handling tasks.
• Ability to work safely and confidently on ladders when required.
• Strong manual dexterity to handle, sort, and prepare materials and components.
• Ability to work effectively under close supervision and follow established procedures.
• Ability to work well within a team environment and support team goals.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to follow verbal and written directions.
• Experience loading and unloading trucks in a warehouse or production environment.
• Experience using RF scanners for systematic scanning and inventory-related tasks.
• Experience with order picking, packaging, and unpacking materials.
• Ability to perform heavy lifting for approximately 95% of the shift in loader-focused roles.

• Experience with material handling in a production or warehouse setting.
• Experience with inventory-related tasks and record keeping.
• Forklift experience or familiarity with powered material-handling equipment is beneficial.
• Experience moving racks, pallets, and high-volume materials is an advantage.
• Comfort working in a structured, process-driven environment with defined methods and sequences.

This opportunity offers long-term, stable work in a structured environment with clear procedures and expectations. You can earn an attendance bonus when volunteering for weekend overtime (with a minimum of 5+ hours), providing an opportunity to increase your earnings. The team-oriented culture emphasizes collaboration, reliability, and safety, creating a setting where consistent performance and strong work ethic are valued and recognized.

Work Environment

The role is based in an ESD-regulated, high-security production and warehouse environment. Electronic devices are not permitted in the production area to maintain security and protect sensitive equipment. Smocks and ESD straps are required and must be worn in designated areas to comply with safety and electrostatic discharge controls. Work is physically demanding, with prolonged standing, frequent heavy lifting, and regular movement throughout the facility. The environment is structured and process-driven, with close supervision to ensure safety, quality, and adherence to operational procedures.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fremont, CA.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $23.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Fremont,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 18, 2026.

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.

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.