Material Handler

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Material Handler Job Description

This role focuses on safely loading and unloading windows in the warehouse’s window section as part of a small team of three. You will handle windows by hand, move them on and off trucks, and support overall material flow to ensure efficient shipping, receiving, and inventory operations. The position is physically demanding and requires consistent attention to safety, teamwork, and productivity.

• Load and unload windows onto and off trucks by hand, ensuring all products are handled safely and efficiently.
• Work in a small team of three in the windows section of the warehouse, contributing effectively both as an individual and as a team member.
• Slide windows across the floor when appropriate to reduce physical strain while maintaining safety and product integrity.
• Perform general labor tasks related to material handling, including moving, staging, and organizing materials as directed.
• Use RF scanners to pick orders accurately and maintain real-time inventory and shipment records.
• Support shipping and receiving activities by loading and unloading materials, verifying counts, and assisting with documentation as needed.
• Perform order picking and packing tasks to ensure correct items are prepared and staged for shipment.
• Assist with warehouse inventory activities, including counting, tracking, and organizing stock to maintain accurate inventory levels.
• Operate material handling equipment such as forklifts when qualified and authorized, following all safety procedures.
• Follow all safety protocols and participate in safety training to maintain a safe working environment for yourself and your team.
• Lift, carry, push, and move materials, including frequent lifting up to 30 pounds and occasional heavier team lifts up to 80 pounds.
• Perform tasks that may involve climbing, kneeling, and other physical movements required in a production and warehouse setting.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and follow established production and warehouse procedures.
• Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors to coordinate work, resolve issues, and support smooth warehouse operations.

• Experience performing general labor and material handling tasks in a warehouse or similar environment.
• Ability to perform heavy lifting, including frequently lifting and carrying up to 30 pounds and participating in team lifts for heavier loads up to 80 pounds.
• Demonstrated safety-oriented mindset with a commitment to following all safety procedures and participating in safety training.
• Experience with RF scanners for order picking, inventory tracking, and shipping and receiving activities.
• Proficiency in order picking, loading, unloading, shipping, receiving, and warehouse inventory support.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a small team in a fast-paced production environment.
• Capability to perform physical tasks such as climbing, lifting, pushing, and kneeling as required by daily duties.
• Experience with warehouse picking, packing, and basic production tasks.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors and adapt to temperature variations, dust, noise, and other production-related conditions.

• Previous warehouse experience, including picking, packing, and shipping and receiving responsibilities.
• Experience operating forklifts or other material handling equipment, where properly trained and authorized.
• Familiarity with safety practices in production and warehouse environments.
• Comfort working with mechanical parts, around increased noise levels, and in areas where hazardous chemicals may be present.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy when handling materials, picking orders, and updating inventory records.
• Willingness to participate in cross-training to learn additional roles and responsibilities within the warehouse.

Employees benefit from a consistent Monday–Friday schedule with minimal weekend work, supporting work-life balance and predictable hours. The organization encourages internal promotion and cross-training, providing clear opportunities for career growth, skill development, and pay increases. The culture emphasizes a strong, family-like atmosphere where teamwork and mutual support are highly valued. Employees also have access to a comprehensive benefits package that includes profit sharing, 401(k), and health, vision, and dental coverage.

Work takes place in a production-oriented warehouse environment located in the windows section. The setting includes exposure to temperature variations, hazardous chemicals, mechanical parts, increased noise levels, and dust. Duties involve both indoor and outdoor work, with frequent lifting and carrying of up to 30 pounds and occasional team lifts up to 80 pounds. Tasks may require climbing, lifting, pushing, kneeling, and other physically demanding movements. The environment is safety-focused and fast-paced, with the use of RF scanners, material handling equipment, and standard warehouse tools to support shipping, receiving, picking, and inventory activities.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Caldwell, ID.

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.

This is a fully onsite position in Caldwell,ID.

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.