Material Handler

Job Title: Material Handler / Packer

Job Description

This role focuses on accurately building and packing orders for shipment in a manufacturing and warehouse environment. You will prepare packaging using established methods, operate basic computer and scanning systems, and ensure all outbound shipments meet quality and safety standards. The position also involves maintaining a clean, organized work area and supporting material handling activities such as picking, inventory, and shipping and receiving.

Responsibilities

• Build packaging for shipment using assigned methods, boxes, pallets, and other approved materials.

• Accurately pack products according to customer orders and documented requirements.

• Verify that all packages meet warehouse standards, including no visible damage, securely closed boxes, and properly affixed address labels that are clearly visible and unobstructed.

• Operate computers and scanners to process orders using the customer database and related systems.

• Place packaged orders in the correct designated area for outbound shipment processing.

• Support material handling activities such as picking, packing, shipping, receiving, and inventory tasks as needed.

• Maintain organization and cleanliness in the designated work area to support safety and efficiency.

• Follow all safety protocols and procedures at all times while performing job duties.

Essential Skills

• 0–2 years of material handling experience.

• Experience with material handling, picking, packing, shipping, receiving, and inventory activities.

• Understanding of material replenishment systems.

• Basic understanding of computers and data entry.

• Ability to operate scanners and work within a customer database.

• Ability to read, speak, and understand English to follow safety information, supervisory directions, and written instructions.

• Ability to perform repetitive use of upper extremities and handle physical aspects of the role, including lifting and moving materials as required.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working in a lean, continuous improvement manufacturing environment is preferred.

• Familiarity with Excel is helpful.

• Familiarity with Oracle or similar enterprise systems is helpful.

• Experience using an electric pallet jack is helpful.

Why Work Here?

This opportunity offers the potential to transition from contract to a longer-term role, providing a pathway for stability and growth. You will work in a setting that values continuous improvement and lean practices, with opportunities to build your skills in material handling, inventory, and manufacturing operations.

Work Environment

This position is based in a manufacturing environment that includes warehouse and production areas. The role may require occasional heavy lifting over 50 lbs, frequent movement of objects up to 40 lbs, and regular lifting under 20 lbs. You will frequently use your upper extremities for repetitive tasks such as packing, scanning, and handling materials. Safety glasses may be required in designated areas, and adherence to all safety procedures is expected. The position requires the ability to read, speak, and understand English to follow safety instructions and supervisory guidance. You should be able to work a minimum of approximately 10% overtime per week, which may be around 8 additional hours depending on business needs.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Everett, WA.

Pay and Benefits

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

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Everett,WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 31, 2026.

About Aerotek

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.