Material Handler - $18.50-23.00 / HR

Job Description

Job Description

Material Handler

Location: Northside Jacksonville, FL

Pay: $20-23 per hour

Job Type: Full-Time

Available Shifts:

• 1st (6 am to 2:30 pm)
• 3rd (9:30 pm to 5 am)

Overview

We are seeking a reliable and hardworking Material Handler to join our team in a heavy industrial manufacturing environment. This role plays a critical part in shipping, receiving, and production support by ensuring materials are accurately processed, staged, and prepared for manufacturing and distribution.

This is a physically demanding position that requires consistent lifting, movement of materials, and attention to detail to support efficient operations and on-time delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive incoming metal materials and components; verify accuracy against shipping documents
• Perform inventory control tasks, including cycle counts and stock tracking
• Stage materials throughout the production floor to support workflow efficiency
• Lift, move, and handle materials weighing 5075 pounds regularly
• Operate a sit-down forklift (occasionally) to load, unload, and transport materials
• Use a table grinder as needed to prep metal components
• Palletize, wrap, and package finished goods for shipment
• Label materials and shipments clearly for accurate identification and delivery
• Perform basic data entry in Excel for inventory and shipping records
• Maintain a clean and safe workspace while working on your feet for most of the shift

Required Qualifications

• Experience with inventory control and cycle counting
• Forklift Operating experience
• Experience in manufacturing or heavy labor warehouse environments
• Ability to lift 50+ pounds consistently throughout the shift
• Experience with shipping and receiving processes
• Strong material handling skills (staging, palletizing, packaging, etc.)
• Basic computer skills, including Excel data entry / wms systems
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Manufacturing experience
• Mechanical aptitude or willingness to learn technical skills
• Experience working with metal materials or components

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Jacksonville, FL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $19.00/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 Jacksonville, FL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 18, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Jacksonville,FL.

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.