Material Handler

Job Title: Material Handler Job Description

The Material Handler plays a key role in supporting a busy manufacturing and warehouse operation by safely moving, tracking, and organizing materials using forklifts, RF scanners, and ERP systems. This role focuses on loading and unloading, kitting, and material transfers to ensure smooth and efficient production and distribution flow.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts safely to move materials throughout the warehouse and manufacturing areas.

• Load and unload materials from trucks and other vehicles, ensuring items are handled carefully and efficiently.

• Perform material transfers between different locations within the facility, following established procedures.

• Use RF scanners to accurately track inventory movement, verify quantities, and maintain up-to-date records.

• Support kitting activities by gathering, organizing, and preparing components and materials for production or shipment.

• Work within ERP systems such as NetSuite to record transactions, track inventory, and update material status as needed.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in the warehouse and manufacturing spaces.

• Follow all safety guidelines and company procedures when operating equipment and handling materials.

• Collaborate with warehouse and manufacturing teams to ensure timely availability of materials for production.

• Assist with general warehouse tasks such as staging materials, labeling, and stock rotation as required.

Essential Skills

• At least 1 year of warehouse experience in a fast-paced environment.

• Hands-on experience operating forklifts in a warehouse or manufacturing setting.

• Ability to use RF scanners for inventory tracking and material movement.

• Experience with loading and unloading materials from trucks or other vehicles.

• Understanding of basic warehouse processes, including material transfers and kitting.

• Comfort working in a manufacturing-related environment and handling production materials.

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy when handling, scanning, and recording materials.

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and adhere to safety procedures.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Current and valid forklift certification is a strong plus.

• Experience in a manufacturing environment is highly desirable.

• Familiarity with ERP systems, especially NetSuite, is a plus.

• Previous experience with kitting and organizing components for production is beneficial.

• Ability to adapt to changing priorities in a busy warehouse and manufacturing setting.

Why Work Here?

Join a dynamic, fast-paced operation where your contributions directly support efficient production and on-time delivery. You will work in an environment that values safety, reliability, and teamwork, with opportunities to build your skills in material handling, ERP systems, and manufacturing support. This role offers the chance to grow your experience in a busy warehouse setting while working alongside experienced professionals committed to operational excellence.

Work Environment

This position is based in a busy manufacturing and warehouse facility in Poway. You will work on-site in an active production and distribution environment, using forklifts, RF scanners, and ERP tools such as NetSuite to manage materials. The facility operates during daytime hours around a 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. schedule, with a hands-on, physical work setting that requires regular movement, lifting, and coordination with both warehouse and manufacturing teams. The environment is fast-paced, with ongoing material flow and production activities, and requires adherence to safety practices and appropriate work attire suitable for an industrial warehouse setting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Poway, CA.

Pay and Benefits

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

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Poway, CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 10, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Poway,CA.

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.