Material Handler

Job Title: Material Handler

Job Description

The Material Handler plays a key role in ensuring efficient delivery of materials to production lines and throughout the warehouse. This position focuses on safely moving, inspecting, and organizing materials, supporting manufacturing orders, inventory accuracy, and overall warehouse operations within a manufacturing assembly environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver materials to production lines and designated warehouse areas in a timely and accurate manner.

• Load and unload materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves using forklifts and other appropriate equipment.

• Locate, stock, and rotate received materials according to receipt date and established warehouse procedures.

• Lift heavy objects by hand or with appropriate lifting aid devices while following safety guidelines.

• Organize and clean the work environment, maintaining a safe and orderly warehouse area.

• Work under the guidance of warehouse staff on continuous improvement projects within the warehouse.

• Collaborate with experienced material handlers to learn and apply best practices in material handling and inventory management.

• Label and tag items properly to ensure accurate identification and traceability.

• Provide input and suggestions to help resolve obstacles that hinder work efficiency and material flow.

• Maintain accurate inventory records in accordance with warehouse procedures.

• Assist in maintaining Planning and Production Reports, focusing on fulfilling manufacturing order shortages.

• Assist in maintaining and fulfilling Engineering Change Orders as they relate to materials and inventory.

• Follow oral instructions and work schedules to determine which materials or containers need to be moved to fulfill manufacturing orders.

• Assist in performing daily cycle counts in the stock count module and create and conduct cycle counts when issues arise with production or other departments.

• Assist in posting transactions related to inventory, including transfers, adjustments, and variances, with a basic understanding of rejection tags, site views, and quantity-on-hand balances.

• Pull jobs and assist with receiving and shipping tasks as needed, following established warehouse procedures.

• Participate in and help complete the yearly physical inventory.

• Use RF scanners and related warehouse technology to track, pick, and record inventory and production activities.

• Support general production, picking, and assembly tasks when required to maintain workflow.

Essential Skills

• Previous forklift certification, with the ability to maintain or renew certification as required.

• Ability to operate forklifts and electrical-powered devices used for moving materials safely and efficiently.

• Experience with loading and unloading materials in a warehouse or production environment.

• Basic inspection skills to verify materials and products meet required standards.

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints or related documentation as needed for material handling.

• Proficiency using hand tools and tape measures for basic material and equipment handling tasks.

• Experience in warehouse operations, including picking, inventory handling, and general production support.

• Ability to use RF scanners for inventory tracking and production activities.

• Capacity to lift heavy objects safely, using proper lifting techniques and assistive devices when needed.

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in labeling, tagging, and maintaining inventory records.

• Ability to follow oral instructions, work schedules, and established procedures to fulfill manufacturing orders.

• Basic understanding of inventory transactions, including transfers, adjustments, variances, and rejection tags.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working in a manufacturing assembly or production environment.

• Experience in warehouse continuous improvement initiatives or process optimization.

• Familiarity with Planning and Production Reports and Manufacturing Orders.

• Experience supporting Engineering Change Orders from a materials and inventory perspective.

• Comfort working under the guidance of lead warehouse and material handling staff.

• Ability to assist with yearly physical inventory and daily cycle counts.

• Strong organizational skills and a proactive approach to maintaining a clean and efficient work area.

Why Work Here?

This opportunity offers long-term stability with room to grow while supporting critical data center operations. You can progress within the organization and build a lasting career in a supportive environment that values reliability and continuous improvement. Once hired on a permanent basis, you can benefit from strong overall compensation and a comprehensive benefits package. Consistent production goals and clear expectations help create a structured, predictable workday, while multiple shift options support work-life balance.

Work Environment

The role is based in a manufacturing assembly and warehouse setting focused on production support and material handling. You will work with forklifts, electrical-powered material handling equipment, RF scanners, hand tools, tape measures, and standard warehouse racking and storage systems. The environment involves loading and unloading materials, general production support, picking, inventory management, and assembly-related tasks. Shifts typically include 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday through Friday or 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, with additional schedules such as 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 5:00 p.m. to 3:30 a.m. Monday through Thursday, depending on operational needs. The work requires adherence to safety procedures, proper use of lifting aids, and maintaining a clean, organized warehouse and production area.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Dayton, TN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $23.00/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 Dayton,TN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 27, 2026.

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.