Materials Handler

Job Title: Materials Handler
Job Description
As a Materials Associate, you will be responsible for receiving, managing inventory, fulfilling orders, and delivering supplies to various areas within the hospital. This role is crucial to maintaining the efficient operation of hospital supply systems.
Responsibilities

• Receive freight at the stockroom and accurately scan inventory into the system.
• Stock hospital supplies in the stockroom with precision and attention to detail.
• Fulfill orders from different wings, floors, and divisions of the hospital using handheld devices.
• Pick orders using carts, place items into totes, and deliver them to the corresponding areas.
• Interact with patients, doctors, nurses, and stockroom employees throughout the hospital.

Essential Skills

• Experience with stock management and inventory systems.
• Proficiency in using ERP systems for tracking and labeling.
• Ability to operate handheld scanners effectively.
• Strong organizational skills in picking, packing, and loading tasks.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working in a hospital or sterile environment is highly advantageous.
• Physical ability to handle freight, including cartons weighing 20-40 lbs and medical trays weighing 5-10 lbs.

Why Work Here?
This contract position offers the potential for long-term employment, with 3 out of 4 previous placements transitioning to direct hire. Enjoy excellent health benefits upon direct hire and be part of a supportive team in a dynamic hospital environment.
Work Environment
The position is based at Emanuel Hospital in North Portland, working exclusively within the hospital premises, with no off-campus deliveries. Employees are required to wear provided scrubs and will receive training by shadowing another materials associate. The role involves interacting with various hospital personnel including patients, doctors, and nurses.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Portland, OR.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/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)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Portland,OR.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 10, 2026.

About Aerotek

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.

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