Material Handler/Packaging & Warehouse - 2nd Shift

Material Handler

Swing Shift: 2pm - 10pm

The Material Handler safely operates a sit-down forklift and performs material handling tasks to support daily plant operations. You will split your time between operating a forklift and manually moving and staging products, while maintaining accurate inventory of raw materials and finished goods. This role includes loading and unloading trucks, preparing materials for shipment, performing cycle counts, and keeping the work area clean and organized. The typical schedule is 2:30 PM to 10:00 PM, with occasional overtime as needed.

Operate a sit-down forklift approximately 50% of the time to move materials throughout the plant, including loading, unloading, and staging products.

Manually move, stage, and organize products and materials when not on the forklift, ensuring workflow continues smoothly throughout the day.

Load outgoing products onto shipping vehicles, ensuring cargo is loaded safely with weight distributed evenly throughout the vehicle.

Unload incoming products and move materials from inventory locations to appropriate departments in a timely and accurate manner.

Inspect outgoing and incoming materials to ensure they are shipped and received in the specified condition.

Examine incoming shipments for damage or shortages and work with shippers to resolve issues, notifying quality personnel when necessary.

Complete all required paperwork and forms accurately for shipping, receiving, and inventory documentation.

Prepare materials for shipping by weighing, packaging, labeling, and staging orders for pickup or delivery.

Perform cycle counts and inventory checks to verify system records against actual stock levels and help maintain accurate inventory control.

Use RF scanners, computers, and related warehouse systems to track inventory, orders, and material movements.

Operate material handling equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks, dollies, and related tools to move stock and reorganize storage areas.

Provide on-the-job training to new employees when needed and assist in resolving day-to-day issues using knowledge of shipping, receiving, and stock operations.

Follow established safety practices and guidelines at all times while operating equipment and handling materials.

Maintain general housekeeping in the work area by keeping aisles, storage locations, and workstations clean, organized, and free of hazards.

Stay actively engaged and productive throughout the shift, assisting with additional tasks as needed to support warehouse and plant operations.

At least one year of shipping and receiving experience, or an equivalent combination of experience and education that provides comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Minimum of one year of forklift operating experience, specifically with sit-down forklifts.

Proficiency in material handling, including loading, unloading, picking, packing, and staging products.

Ability to operate forklifts and other material handling equipment such as pallet jacks, hand trucks, and dollies safely and efficiently.

Knowledge of safety practices related to warehouse, shipping, receiving, and material handling operations.

Ability to operate large vehicles and forklifts in tight and congested areas with attention to safety and surroundings.

Experience with inventory control, including cycle counts, order picking, and warehouse inventory management.

Basic computer skills and familiarity with RF scanners or similar devices for inventory and order tracking.

Ability to sit for extended periods while operating equipment and to occasionally stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl as job duties require.

Experience in shipping and receiving environments, including preparing bills of lading and related documentation.

Background in packaging, labeling, and preparing materials for shipment in a warehouse or manufacturing setting.

Experience with order picking, loading, unloading, and staging materials in a production or distribution facility.

Familiarity with warehouse inventory systems and processes for tracking stock levels and material movements.

Ability to identify and report damaged materials, shortages, or quality issues and collaborate with shipping and quality teams to resolve problems.

Comfort working with minimal supervision while maintaining productivity and accuracy.

Willingness to work a 2:30 PM to 10:00 PM shift and occasional overtime when required.

This opportunity offers a long-term contract-to-hire path, providing stability and the potential to grow within the organization. The role includes competitive pay and access to benefits such as paid time off and dental and vision coverage. The role is based in a plant and warehouse environment where you will regularly operate forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks, dollies, RF scanners, and computers. You will work primarily on a 2:30 PM to 10:00 PM shift, with occasional overtime depending on business needs. The work involves both sitting while operating a forklift and periods of standing, walking, lifting, and moving materials. The environment includes typical warehouse conditions, such as moving equipment, stacked materials, and active shipping and receiving areas. Reasonable accommodations are available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Dress will be appropriate for a warehouse and plant setting, emphasizing safety and practicality.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Sacramento, CA.

If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• 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
• Application Deadline

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. 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.

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.