Material Handler

Job Title: Material Handler
Job Description

This role focuses on handling, disassembling, and preparing electronic equipment and materials for shipment in a busy warehouse environment that supports environmental equipment and material distribution. You will work with a variety of electronic devices and batteries, ensuring they are properly sorted, scanned, and packaged for recycling and outbound shipments.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble a wide range of electronic devices, including TV and computer screens and other electronic systems, following established procedures.
• Sort batteries and electronic components into designated locations based on type, condition, or recycling requirements.
• Scan batteries and electronic devices using RF scanners or similar equipment to track inventory and document materials for recycling and shipment.
• Package disassembled parts, batteries, and electronics securely and accurately for outbound shipments.
• Perform material handling tasks such as picking, moving, and staging materials and products throughout the warehouse.
• Support inventory control by scanning, counting, and organizing materials to maintain accurate stock records.
• Carry out general labor duties in the warehouse, including lifting, moving, and organizing heavy items as needed.
• Follow safety guidelines and standard operating procedures while working with electronic devices, batteries, and warehouse equipment.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area to support efficient warehouse operations.

Essential Skills

• At least 3 months of warehouse experience.
• Experience with material handling in a warehouse environment.
• Ability to perform heavy lifting and general labor tasks safely.
• Basic familiarity with inventory processes such as picking, scanning, and sorting.
• Comfort working with RF scanners or similar scanning devices.
• Ability to disassemble or assemble products using basic tools and instructions.
• Strong attention to detail when sorting, scanning, and packaging materials.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced warehouse setting.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Assembly or disassembly experience preferred.
• Warehouse scanning experience preferred.
• Experience working with batteries and electronic devices is an asset.
• Previous experience in packaging, packing, or shipping roles is beneficial.
• Comfort working in a non-climate-controlled warehouse environment.

Why Work Here?

This opportunity offers consistent, steady hours for individuals who value reliability and a full-time schedule. You will work in an environment where your contribution to recycling and responsible handling of electronic materials supports broader environmental goals. The role provides hands-on experience in warehouse operations, inventory handling, and material processing, creating a solid foundation for growth in logistics, warehousing, or environmental services.

Work Environment

This position is based in a warehouse setting that focuses on environmental equipment and material distribution, including the handling of electronics and batteries. The facility is not climate controlled and uses swamp coolers, so temperatures can become hot during the summer months. You will spend most of your time on your feet performing physical tasks such as lifting, moving, sorting, and packaging materials. The environment is fast-paced and production-oriented, with regular use of RF scanners and other basic warehouse tools and equipment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Phoenix, AZ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $18.00/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 Phoenix,AZ.

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.

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.