Material Handler

Job Description

Job Description

Aerotek is hiring Material Handlers in Sussex County, DE! This is a day shift position offering weekly pay.

Job Description

The Material Handler supports daily operations within a fabrication and metal manufacturing environment by safely moving raw materials and finished products throughout the facility. This role focuses on efficient material flow, accurate handling, and maintaining a clean, organized work area. The position is ideal for someone who is mechanically inclined, experienced with sit-down forklift operation, and comfortable performing physically demanding work in a fast-paced shop setting.

Responsibilities

• Operate a sit-down forklift to transport raw materials, components, and finished products throughout the facility.
• Move, load, unload, and stage metal materials and fabricated parts to support production and shipping activities.
• Operate an overhead crane to safely move structural steel and fabricated components, with training provided as needed.
• Supply production personnel with the materials and components required to maintain continuous workflow.
• Read and use a tape measure to verify dimensions and confirm material specifications prior to staging or movement.
• Assist with inventory organization, material tracking, and inventory control activities.
• Support shipping and receiving functions, including packing, order pulling, and material handling for outbound and inbound orders.
• Use RF scanners or similar tools to scan, track, and record materials as they move through the facility.
• Perform routine inspections of forklifts, overhead cranes, rigging, and other material handling equipment to identify basic maintenance needs or safety concerns.
• Handle rigging tasks associated with lifting and moving structural steel and heavy fabricated parts in a safe manner.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area, including regular housekeeping in material storage and staging zones.
• Follow all company safety procedures, manufacturing best practices, and shop guidelines when operating equipment and handling materials.
• Work collaboratively with machine operators, welders, and other shop personnel to coordinate material flow and support production schedules.
• Perform general labor duties related to material handling and shop support as needed.

Essential Skills

• Previous experience operating a sit-down forklift in an industrial, manufacturing, or warehouse environment.
• Ability to accurately read and interpret a tape measure for verifying dimensions and material specifications.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and comfort working around fabrication, metalworking, and manufacturing equipment.
• Experience in a manufacturing, fabrication, metal shop, or industrial setting.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work in a fast-paced shop environment.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a collaborative team.
• Strong attention to detail when handling, staging, and tracking materials.
• Commitment to workplace safety and adherence to established safety procedures and best practices.
• Basic understanding of material handling practices, including safe loading, unloading, and staging of metal products.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with material handling in a structural steel or metal fabrication shop.
• Experience in shipping and receiving, including packing and order pulling.
• Familiarity with inventory control processes and material tracking systems.
• Experience using RF scanners or similar technology for inventory and order processing.
• Exposure to overhead crane operation and rigging for lifting heavy materials (training provided for the role).
• Comfort performing general labor tasks in support of shop operations.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with machine operators, welders, and other skilled trades in a job shop environment.

Work Environment

The facility consists of three buildings on-site and a small office area at the front. The shop is not temperature controlled, so working conditions reflect seasonal weather variations typical of an industrial environment. You will work alongside machine operators, welders, material handlers, and laborers in a hands-on fabrication and metal manufacturing setting, using equipment such as sit-down forklifts, overhead cranes, and rigging tools.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Seaford, DE.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $23.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Seaford,DE.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 4, 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.