1st Shift Material Handler

Job Description

Job Description Job Title: 1st Shift Material Handler
Job Description

The Material Handler is responsible for the safe and efficient movement, storage, and staging of raw materials, components, and finished goods used in the manufacturing of generator enclosures. This role supports production by ensuring materials are delivered to the correct workstations in a timely manner and that inventory is handled accurately throughout the facility. The ideal candidate has experience in a heavy fabrication or manufacturing environment and is comfortable operating material handling equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks while maintaining strict safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Move raw materials, fabricated components, and finished generator enclosure parts throughout the facility.
• Stage materials for fabrication, welding, and assembly departments according to production schedules.
• Load and unload trucks, verifying quantities and inspecting materials for damage.
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, cranes, or other material handling equipment safely.
• Maintain organized material storage areas and ensure proper labeling and identification of materials.
• Deliver parts and materials to designated workstations to support production flow.
• Assist with inventory control including cycle counts and material tracking.
• Ensure materials are stored according to safety and quality standards.
• Communicate material shortages or discrepancies to supervisors or purchasing.
• Support shipping and receiving operations when needed.
• Maintain clean and safe work areas in accordance with company safety policies and OSHA guidelines.
• Follow company procedures and work instructions for handling heavy steel components used in enclosure fabrication.

Essential Skills

• Experience in a heavy fabrication or manufacturing environment.
• Comfortable operating material handling equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks.
• Ability to conduct quality assurance and quality inspection.
• Proficiency in inspecting and moving raw materials and fabricated components.
• Experience with blueprint reading and electrical inspection.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Capability to operate cranes or other material handling equipment.
• Experience with inventory control practices such as cycle counts and material tracking.

Why Work Here?

Join a growing company that offers ample opportunities for career advancement, including potential growth into management roles.

Work Environment

The position operates on 1st shift hours from 5am to 1pm, Monday through Friday. Work occurs in a manufacturing setting where safety standards are strictly adhered to, ensuring a safe and organized environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Manitowoc, WI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $28.00/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 Manitowoc,WI.

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.

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.

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.