Material Handler

Job Title: Material Handler Job Description

The Material Handler supports first-shift warehouse operations from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., providing shipping, receiving, storage, and order fulfillment services for finished goods, inventory, materials, supplies, parts, and equipment at the assigned facility. This role ensures accurate, timely movement of products while maintaining high quality standards and following established procedures and customer requirements.

Responsibilities

• Pick, pack, sort, arrange, count, store, and process items for storage and shipment in accordance with established procedures and customer requirements, ensuring accuracy and on-time delivery.

• Receive materials and finished goods daily, verifying that the quality, type, and quantity of materials are correct and that appropriate documentation, such as packing lists, is complete and accurate.

• Safely operate distribution equipment, including powered industrial trucks, stand-up forklifts, order pickers, and stand-up pallet jacks, as required for warehouse operations.

• Navigate and use ERP systems (such as QAD ERP), email (Outlook), and shipping software to support daily warehouse and logistics functions.

• Follow all policies, procedures, and instructions consistently and independently to meet schedules and productivity goals.

• Recognize and respond appropriately to deviations from accepted practices in routine, repetitive work situations, maintaining accuracy in all tasks.

• Support inventory control activities by handling materials, finished goods, and supplies in a manner that maintains accurate stock levels and records.

• Maintain strong attendance and arrive prepared to start work on time each day, adhering to assigned schedules and shift requirements.

• Participate in equipment and process training through one-on-one instruction, on-the-job training, standard training protocols, and other training documentation.

• Work safely and continuously while walking, standing, reaching, lifting up to 45 pounds, and pushing or pulling up to 25 pounds throughout the shift.

• Adapt to varying schedules, hours, shifts, and overtime as needed, with advance notice of shift changes.

• Communicate effectively with team members and provide courteous service to internal and external customers to support smooth warehouse operations.

Essential Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Minimum of 1–2 years of consistent warehouse experience in material handling, logistics, shipping, and receiving.

• Ability to operate powered industrial trucks and warehouse equipment at various heights, with comfort working at height.

• Basic computer skills, including the ability to navigate ERP systems (QAD ERP preferred), Outlook, and shipping software.

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in picking, packing, counting, and documentation.

• Ability to follow policies, procedures, and instructions consistently and independently while meeting schedules.

• Effective communication and customer service skills in a warehouse and logistics environment.

• Physical ability to walk, stand, reach, lift up to 45 pounds, and push or pull up to 25 pounds on a continuous basis.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in logistics within a life science environment is preferred.

• Stand-up forklift, order picker, and stand-up pallet jack experience is preferred.

• Ability to understand and interpret team metrics related to warehouse performance.

• Comfort working in repetitive, routine work situations while maintaining quality and productivity.

• Ability to work any shift with advance notice of shift changes and flexibility to work varying schedules, hours, and overtime as needed.

Why Work Here?

This opportunity offers a strong foot in the door with a nationally recognized top employer, providing valuable experience in a professional warehouse environment. The role begins as a contract position with potential for extension, giving you the chance to demonstrate your capabilities and grow your career. You will receive structured training, work with modern systems and equipment, and be part of a team-focused culture that values reliability, safety, and consistent performance.

Work Environment

The role is based in a warehouse environment with a noise level that is usually moderate to high. Work is highly repetitive and performed primarily while standing, with frequent walking, reaching, lifting up to 45 pounds, and pushing or pulling up to 25 pounds throughout the shift. Approximately 15% of the time will be spent in a Class 7 cleanroom area, where a smock is worn as part of the standard attire. The position requires flexibility to work any shift with advance notice of shift changes, as well as varying schedules, hours, and overtime as needed. The working environment can involve varying degrees of stress during the day, and training on equipment and procedures is provided through one-on-one instruction, on-the-job training, and standardized training protocols.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Hillsboro, OR.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/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 Hillsboro,OR.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 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.