Material Handler

Job Title: Material Handler
Job Description

The Material Handler supports efficient warehouse operations by safely operating material handling equipment, accurately moving inventory, and assisting with shipping and receiving activities. This role plays a key part in maintaining product quality, sanitation standards, and accurate inventory records in a climate-controlled, family-oriented production environment.

Responsibilities

• Follow all established safety procedures, quality guidelines, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) while performing all tasks.
• Operate warehouse equipment such as pallet jacks, stand-up forklifts, sit-down forklifts, stretch wrappers, and other material handling tools in a safe and efficient manner.
• Pick and stage customer orders accurately for outbound trucks, ensuring correct items and quantities are prepared for shipment.
• Unload inbound trucks, verify materials, and move products to appropriate warehouse locations.
• Meet all department sanitation standards by keeping work areas clean, organized, and compliant with hygiene requirements.
• Report any defective ingredients, damaged product, or malfunctioning machinery promptly to support product quality and equipment reliability.
• Accurately record warehouse bin transfers and inventory movements using scan guns and basic computer systems.
• Assist with receiving and shipping paperwork to ensure accurate documentation and traceability of materials.
• Lift and move boxes and materials, including repeated lifting of up to 50–55 lbs, as part of daily warehouse and production activities.
• Collaborate with team members to support production and warehouse goals, contributing to a positive and efficient work environment.
• Apply problem-solving skills to address routine issues in inventory, equipment, or workflow and escalate when necessary.

Essential Skills

• Previous manufacturing experience required, with strong preference for prior food manufacturing experience.
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), safety procedures, and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements.
• Experience operating manual and power pallet jacks, as well as stand-up and sit-down forklifts, with approximately 50% of the role spent on forklifts.
• Ability to lift up to 50–55 lbs on a continuous basis as part of daily material handling tasks.
• Proven communication skills and ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Demonstrated leadership qualities and a strong willingness to solve problems and support team objectives.
• Basic reading and math skills to interpret labels, counts, and documentation accurately.
• Basic computer skills to use scan guns and warehouse systems for bin transfers and inventory recording.
• Strong attention to detail to ensure accurate picking, shipping, receiving, and documentation.
• Ability to work 1st shift, Monday through Friday, from approximately 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Curiosity and a strong interest in gaining new skills and learning new processes across different lines and departments.
• Previous food manufacturing experience strongly preferred, including familiarity with food safety standards.
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills are a plus, but not required.
• Comfort working with warehouse production processes, including lifting boxes and general material handling.
• Ability to adapt to a skills matrix environment where cross-training and development are encouraged.

Why Work Here?

Employees join a climate-controlled, smaller facility that fosters a close-knit, family-oriented culture where teamwork and growth are valued. A structured skills matrix provides clear opportunities to cross-train on different lines and in various departments, helping employees build new capabilities and increase their earning potential over time. The consistent first-shift schedule supports work-life balance, while the supportive environment encourages continuous learning, collaboration, and long-term development.

Work Environment

The role is based in a climate-controlled production and warehouse facility with a distinct food manufacturing environment that may smell like taco seasoning. Work is performed on 1st shift, Monday through Friday, typically from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The position involves frequent use of pallet jacks, stand-up and sit-down forklifts, stretch wrappers, scan guns, and basic computer systems. Employees follow GMP, safety, and PPE requirements at all times while working around food ingredients and production equipment. The facility is smaller and highly team-oriented, with a focus on cleanliness, sanitation, and maintaining organized work areas throughout the shift.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Kansas City, MO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $22.00/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 Kansas City,MO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 22, 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.