Material Handler

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Material Handler

Job Description

The Material Handler performs kitting, picking, and packing duties while safely operating a sit-down forklift to move and manage raw materials and finished goods within the facility. This role focuses on accurate material handling, inventory support, and teamwork to keep production and shipping activities running smoothly.

Responsibilities

• Operate a sit-down forklift safely and efficiently to move materials to and from production and shipping areas.
• Pull stored materials and customer orders and deliver them to the appropriate production or shipping locations.
• Accurately count raw materials and verify quantities against documentation and inventory records.
• Perform kitting responsibilities, including assembling and organizing components according to work orders.
• Carry out picking and packing tasks to prepare materials and products for production or shipment.
• Document information related to the handling, movement, and status of materials and goods.
• Count and tag materials prior to handling to ensure proper identification and tracking.
• Lift and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds as part of daily material handling activities.
• Maintain good attendance and a strong work ethic to support consistent production and shipping operations.
• Collaborate with team members and assist other departments when workload is light in your primary area.
• Stay busy and proactively offer help to ensure overall workflow efficiency across the facility.

Essential Skills

• Experience operating a sit-down forklift in a warehouse or production environment.
• Proven material handling experience, including moving, staging, and organizing materials.
• Ability to perform accurate inventory-related tasks such as counting and tagging materials.
• Experience with picking and packing processes in a warehouse or distribution setting.
• Capability to lift and handle items up to 50 pounds safely and repeatedly.
• Strong attendance record and reliable work habits.
• Demonstrated team-oriented mindset and willingness to assist other departments.
• Ability to stay engaged and productive, even when primary department workload is low.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in inventory support or warehouse operations.
• Comfort working with documentation related to material handling and inventory.
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic focused on teamwork and continuous support for colleagues.

Why Work Here?

You join a culture where everyone works together as a team and genuinely enjoys the work, creating a unique and supportive dynamic. Supervisors are hands-on and invest time in training employees the right way, helping you build skills and confidence. You benefit from competitive compensation and opportunities for overtime, offering the potential to increase your earnings while working in a collaborative environment.

Work Environment

This role is on third shift, working Sunday through Thursday from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. The environment is a production and warehouse setting where materials are moved between storage, production, and shipping areas using sit-down forklifts and manual handling. The shift structure supports consistent overnight operations, and some overtime may be available depending on workload.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Seguin, TX.

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $22.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Seguin,TX.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 8, 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.