Material Handler

Job Title: Material Handler

Job Description

The Material Handler provides shipping, receiving, storage, and order fulfillment services for finished goods, inventory, materials, supplies, parts, and equipment at the assigned facility. This role ensures that products are accurately processed, stored, and shipped in accordance with established procedures and customer requirements, while maintaining a high level of quality and efficiency in a dynamic warehouse environment.

Responsibilities

• Pick, pack, sort, arrange, count, store, and accurately process items for storage and shipment in line with established procedures and customer requirements.
• Ensure customers receive the correct products within the requested timeframes by sustaining a high level of quality and attention to detail in all order fulfillment activities.
• Receive materials and finished goods daily, verifying that the quality, type, and quantity of items are correct and that all required documentation, such as packing lists, is present and accurate.
• Safely operate powered industrial trucks and other distribution equipment as required, including at various heights, following all safety guidelines and training.
• Work effectively in warehouse areas with varying temperatures, including room temperature, cold-room, and freezer-room environments, while maintaining productivity and safety.
• Follow established shipping, receiving, and inventory control procedures to support accurate stock levels and timely order processing.
• Understand and interpret team metrics to support continuous improvement and operational effectiveness.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with internal personnel at equivalent levels to coordinate work, resolve issues, and provide customer-focused service.
• Consistently follow policies, procedures, and instructions, ensuring work is completed accurately and on schedule.
• Maintain strong attendance and be ready to start work on time each day to support operational reliability.
• Participate in equipment training through one-on-one instruction and on-the-job training to develop and maintain required operational skills.
• Handle packaged hazardous materials in accordance with applicable procedures and safety standards.
• Adapt to varying degrees of stress throughout the day while performing highly repetitive tasks in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

Essential Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 0–2 years of related experience in material handling, warehousing, or a similar logistics environment.
• Ability to operate powered industrial trucks and distribution equipment safely, including at various heights.
• Basic computer skills, including the ability to navigate ERP systems, use Outlook, and work with shipping software to support daily operations.
• Solid understanding of basic shipping, receiving, and inventory control procedures.
• Ability to consistently and independently follow policies, procedures, and detailed instructions.
• Strong attention to detail to verify product type, quantity, quality, and documentation accuracy.
• Good communication skills to interact effectively with internal team members.
• Customer service mindset focused on meeting delivery schedules and quality expectations.
• Capability to work in environments with varying temperatures, including room temperature, cold-room, and freezer-room settings.
• Physical ability to walk, stand, reach, and lift up to 25 lbs on a continuous basis, and occasionally lift up to 50 lbs, as well as push, pull, climb, kneel, crouch, and crawl as required.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in logistics within a life science or similar industry is preferred.
• Experience in a production warehouse or distribution center environment is advantageous.
• Experience in material handling, warehouse operations, forklift operation, and pick-and-pack processes is beneficial.
• Ability to recognize deviations from accepted practices and escalate issues appropriately.
• Comfort working with packaged hazardous materials under established safety protocols.
• Willingness to learn through one-on-one instruction and on-the-job training to expand equipment and systems knowledge.
• Flexibility to support varying operational demands and adapt to changing priorities.

Why Work Here?

You join a team-oriented warehouse operation that values reliability, safety, and clear communication. The environment encourages learning through hands-on training and offers opportunities to build practical skills in logistics, equipment operation, and inventory control. Flexible scheduling and the potential for overtime provide additional earning opportunities, while a strong focus on consistent processes and teamwork supports a stable, well-organized workplace.

Work Environment

This role is based in a warehouse environment with varying temperatures, including room temperature (59–86°ree;F), cold-room (36–46°ree;F), and freezer-room (4–23°ree;F). Work is highly repetitive and involves continuous walking, standing, reaching, and lifting up to 25 lbs, with occasional lifting up to 50 lbs. You will routinely push and pull up to 25 lbs and regularly climb, with occasional kneeling, crouching, and crawling. The noise level ranges from moderate to high, and you may handle packaged hazardous materials under established safety procedures. You must be available to work any shift with advance notice of shift changes and be flexible to work varying schedules, hours, and overtime as needed. Occasional local travel may be required. The nature of the operation can lead to varying degrees of stress throughout the day, and you will work with powered industrial trucks, ERP systems, email tools such as Outlook, and shipping software as part of your daily activities.

This is a Contract position based out of Marietta, OH.

The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $17.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Marietta,OH.

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

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.