Material Handler

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Material Handler II

Job Description

The Material Handler II plays a key role in supporting warehouse distribution activities by safely handling, moving, and securing materials in accordance with internal quality standards. This position operates various types of warehouse equipment, follows detailed work orders, and ensures accurate documentation of all materials moved or handled.

Responsibilities

• Follow internal quality standards and safety procedures while performing all distribution and material handling activities.
• Read and interpret work orders and follow instructions to determine the materials or container loads that need to be moved.
• Operate authorized warehouse equipment, such as pallet jacks, rider jacks, standup trucks, order pickers, turret trucks, reach trucks, and forklifts over 5K, after successful training.
• Load and unload materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves using hand methods, forklifts, or other warehouse equipment.
• Load materials into vehicles and install strapping, bracing, or padding to prevent shifting or damage during transit.
• Count and weigh materials and accurately record the number of units moved or handled on daily production sheets.
• Complete basic checklists, forms, and related documents to support accurate inventory and process control.
• Identify issues or problems in the material handling process and resolve them in a timely manner.
• Work effectively as part of a team while also taking responsibility for individual tasks.
• Maintain consistent attendance and punctuality to support reliable warehouse operations.

Essential Skills

• Experience operating stand up forklifts.
• Experience operating sit down forklifts.
• Ability to safely operate pallet jacks, rider jacks, standup trucks, order pickers, turret trucks, reach trucks, and forklifts over 5K after training.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and complete basic checklists, forms, and related documents.
• Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
• Ability to balance team and individual responsibilities.
• Consistent attendance and punctuality.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience in a warehouse or distribution environment.
• Familiarity with daily production sheets and basic inventory documentation.
• Comfort working with material handling equipment and securing loads for transit.

Why Work Here?

You will join a growing facility that offers clear opportunities for advancement and values promoting from within. The site is expanding significantly, creating room for career development, increased responsibility, and long-term growth. You will be part of a team-oriented environment where reliability, safety, and internal progression are highly valued.

Work Environment

This role is based in a warehouse environment with active material handling and equipment operation.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of West Jefferson, OH.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $21.50/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)

This is a fully onsite position in West Jefferson,OH.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 13, 2026.

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.

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 meet 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 in solving 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.

Company Description

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 meet 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 in solving 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.