Warehouse Material Handler

Job Title: Warehouse Material Handler

Job Description

The Warehouse Material Handler supports daily operations in a supply store environment by safely operating forklifts and other material handling equipment to receive, store, move, and ship products. This role ensures accurate inventory control, efficient stocking and picking of materials, and maintains a clean, safe, and organized warehouse. The position requires flexibility to work an 8-hour shift scheduled within store hours of 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with occasional overtime and weekend work as needed.

Responsibilities

• Use forklifts and other material handling equipment to load and unload inbound and outbound shipments, including trucks and small parcel carriers such as UPS, Federal Express, Airborne, and DHL.

• Safely operate all assigned material handling equipment and complete required inspections to ensure equipment is in safe operating condition.

• Report all accidents, near-misses, and unsafe conditions promptly to the supervisor and follow established safety procedures.

• Stock and arrange products in warehouse racks to support efficient inventory turns and easy access to materials.

• Perform cycle counts to determine accurate material quantities and support ongoing inventory control.

• Receive materials into inventory, verify part numbers and quantities, and enter accurate data into electronic systems for receipts, inventory levels, and locations.

• Move materials between designated locations and accurately locate and pick materials to and from warehouse locations as required.

• Identify and resolve discrepancies involving material quantities, part numbers, or location records to maintain inventory accuracy.

• Locate and store parts in a manner that ensures pallets are stable, pallet heights are within safe limits, and racking, materials, and equipment remain undamaged.

• Keep aisles clear and ensure materials are not left in walkways or traffic lanes to maintain a safe and orderly warehouse.

• Consistently practice safe material handling techniques and follow all warehouse safety policies and procedures.

• Perform general housekeeping duties as assigned to keep the warehouse clean, organized, and free of debris.

• Work overtime and weekends as required to support business needs, recognizing that this role is designated as safety sensitive.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working with small parcel carriers such as UPS, Federal Express, Airborne, and DHL.

• Familiarity with electronic inventory and warehouse management systems.

• Strong attention to detail when handling part numbers, quantities, and location data.

• Ability to maintain a clean and organized work area through regular housekeeping activities.

• Comfort working in a fast-paced warehouse environment with changing priorities.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Lansing, MI.

Pay and Benefits

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

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Lansing,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 17, 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.

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.