NOW HIRING !!! MATERIAL HANDLER

NOW HIRING!!!

MATERIAL HANDLER-$25/HR.

Job Description

The Material Handler supports warehouse operations by managing the receipt, verification, system entry, and physical movement of inventory and non-inventory items. This role splits time between processing orders and completing tasks using a computer, ensuring accurate documentation, timely material flow, and effective coordination with internal work centers and external partners. Working under direct supervision, the Material Handler helps maintain inventory accuracy, supports shipping and sales order processes, and transports materials to other facilities as needed.

Responsibilities

• Receive and count all incoming inventory and non-inventory items accurately.

• Audit incoming receipts to verify quantities, part numbers, and documentation against purchase orders and shipping documents.

• Conduct weekly cycle counts of inventory to maintain accurate stock levels.

• Log and process all receipts using the appropriate computer systems.

• Expedite line-down parts to the appropriate work centers to minimize production downtime.

• Coordinate with work cells to identify and resolve discrepant receipts and inventory issues.

• File and maintain documentation in accordance with department procedures and record-keeping standards.

• Coordinate activities related to sales order release, shipment consolidation, ship/confirm processes, CKM sales order processes, and back-order management.

• Process offline shipments using an online shipment tracking system.

• Process procurement sales orders for shipment to suppliers and customers.

• Pick and pack materials accurately for internal and external orders.

• Operate forklifts and material handling equipment to move, load, and unload materials safely.

• Use hand and power tools, such as impact wrenches, drills, and hammers, when required for material handling tasks.

• Unload trucks using a forklift and pallet jack, ensuring safe and efficient handling of materials.

• Work with computer systems to manage warehouse shipping, inventory transactions, and related documentation.

• Communicate effectively with internal teams and external partners to resolve issues and support customer needs.

• Adhere to all safety, professional, and ethical standards while performing daily tasks.

• Perform other duties as assigned to support overall warehouse and logistics operations.

Essential Skills

• Experience with picking, packing, and general material handling in a warehouse environment.

• Ability to safely operate a forklift and pallet jack to load, unload, and move materials.

• Proficiency in using computer systems for order processing, inventory logging, and shipment tracking.

• Strong English written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to translate and interpret data and information accurately.

• Capability to statistically analyze data and effectively report problems using written and graphical formats.

• Excellent customer service skills with a strong understanding of building and maintaining customer relationships.

• Ability to use MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and electronic email systems.

• Ability to work under deadlines and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

• Capacity to read and interpret data, information, and documents accurately.

• Ability to observe and respond appropriately to people and situations encountered during work.

• Willingness and ability to learn and apply new information, processes, and skills.

• Ability to work safely with hand and power tools, including impact wrenches, drills, and hammers.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience in warehouse shipping and inventory control is highly beneficial.

• Comfort working both independently under direct supervision and collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry, documentation, and inventory handling.

• Demonstrated commitment to working in a safe, professional, and ethical manner.

• Flexibility to work overtime on occasion based on business needs.

• Ability to travel occasionally if required by business needs.

Why Work Here?

You will join a professional warehouse operation that values accuracy, safety, and collaboration. The environment supports learning and development, offering opportunities to build strong technical skills in material handling, inventory control, and computer-based logistics systems. You will work with supportive colleagues and clear processes, in a setting that emphasizes ethical conduct, customer focus, and continuous improvement. The schedule provides consistency, with potential for additional hours when available, allowing you to grow your experience and contribute meaningfully to the organization’s success.

Work Environment

This role is based in a warehouse environment with a generally moderate temperature and noise level. The standard schedule is on the 2nd shift from 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., usually Monday through Friday, with occasional overtime as needed. The position involves a combination of physical activity and computer-based work, including periods at a computer terminal interspersed with meetings, phone calls, and other communications. Physical demands include routinely sitting, walking, talking, hearing, and using hands to keyboard, finger, handle, and feel, as well as stooping, kneeling, crouching, twisting, reaching, and stretching. The role occasionally requires moving around the campus, lifting and moving up to 50 pounds, and unloading trucks via forklift and pallet jack. Specific vision abilities include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Employees use material handling equipment, forklifts, pallet jacks, and hand and power tools such as impact wrenches, drills, and hammers. The workplace emphasizes safe, professional, and ethical conduct, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of San Diego, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $27.00/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 San Diego,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 5, 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.