Material Handler/Yard Worker 1st Shift

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Material Handler/Yard Worker 1st shift

Job Description

This entry-level outdoor role focuses on managing the physical flow and staging of finished boat trailers as they leave the manufacturing facility. You ensure outbound trailers are accurately picked, packed, and loaded onto trucks while strictly following safety, inventory, and transportation compliance standards. The position involves climbing on and securing trailers, performing heavy lifting, and safely operating small tractors to move product in a fast-paced production environment.

Responsibilities

• Stage and organize finished boat trailers in the yard as they move out of the manufacturing facility.
• Accurately pick, pack, and load outbound trailers onto trucks according to inventory and transportation requirements.
• Verify trailer counts and placements to support accurate inventory and outbound transportation processes.
• Climb onto trailers and properly secure them for safe transport.
• Perform heavy lifting and manual labor, including moving materials, boxes, and equipment as part of daily tasks.
• Safely operate small tractors to move trailers and product around the facility.
• Support manufacturing, production, inventory, or warehouse activities as needed in a team environment.
• Assist with outbound material handling, freight, or transportation tasks to ensure timely and accurate shipments.
• Work primarily outdoors in varying weather conditions while maintaining safety and productivity standards.
• Follow all safety guidelines and compliance procedures related to transportation, inventory, and equipment operation.
• Collaborate with team members and supervisors across departments to maintain smooth workflow and trailer movement.
• Contribute to a clean, organized, and efficient work area in the yard and around loading zones.

Essential Skills

• Demonstrated ability to perform heavy lifting and manual labor on a daily basis.
• Experience with outbound transportation or inventory processes in a production, warehouse, or similar environment.
• Experience in manufacturing, production, inventory, warehouse, or construction in a team-based setting.
• Comfort operating small tractors to move trailers and product safely.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions, including rain, heat, cold, and snow.
• Capability to climb onto and secure trailers safely and confidently.
• Reliability and consistency in meeting scheduled shift hours and attendance expectations.
• Strong attention to safety, compliance, and proper handling of materials and equipment.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Forklift experience, enabling support in additional warehouse and material handling areas when needed.
• Previous outbound material handling, freight, or transportation experience.
• Experience in a facility that manufactures boat trailers or similar products.
• Comfort with outdoor construction or similar physically demanding work.
• Experience with packing, loading, unloading, lifting boxes, and handling materials in a warehouse or production setting.
• Interest in custom craftsmanship and working with uniquely built-to-order products.

Why Work Here?

You join a team that values custom craftsmanship, where every boat trailer is uniquely designed and built to order, offering variety and pride in the work you support. The culture emphasizes appreciation and connection, with large Summer and Thanksgiving events that bring owners and employees together to celebrate with catered food and prize giveaways. The environment is genuinely employee-first, providing chilled drinks, ice cream, and popsicles during hot summer months to keep the team comfortable, even in a non-climate-controlled setting. A collaborative hiring process ensures strong team alignment, and ongoing training and development support your growth, backed by a strong track record of promoting from within. Flexible A and B shift options allow you to choose a schedule that fits your lifestyle, including extended weekends off or condensed weekend work with attendance-based incentives.

Work Environment

This is a primarily outdoor position where you work in all weather conditions, including rain, heat, cold, and snow. The role involves heavy lifting, manual labor, climbing onto trailers, and operating small tractors to move product around the yard and facility. You work in a production and warehouse-style environment focused on boat trailer manufacturing and outbound transportation. A Shift runs Monday through Thursday from 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., providing three consecutive days off each week (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday). There is also a B Shift option that operates Friday through Sunday from 6:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., offering four consecutive days off (Monday through Thursday), plus a shift differential and attendance-based incentive where weekend employees can work 36 hours and be paid for 40, with additional overtime opportunities when attendance requirements are met. The setting is non-climate-controlled but supported with amenities like chilled drinks and frozen treats in hot weather, and the dress code allows for practical, comfortable attire suitable for outdoor work, including the option to wear shorts.

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

The pay range for this position is $18.96 - $18.96/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 Contract to Hire position based out of Maryville, TN.

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 5, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in Maryville,TN.

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.