Material Handler

Job Title: Material Handler
Job Description

The Material Handler works in a fast-paced warehouse environment, supporting shipping and receiving operations and delivering materials to the production team. This role requires a versatile individual who can assist across multiple departments as the facility ramps up production, handling increased volumes of raw materials and finished goods. The position involves frequent forklift and pallet jack operation, inventory support, and use of basic warehouse systems to ensure accurate and efficient material flow.

Responsibilities

• Work on the warehouse floor to support daily shipping and receiving operations.
• Handle incoming raw materials by unloading, verifying, and staging them in the appropriate areas.
• Prepare outgoing shipments, including picking, packing, labeling, and staging products for FedEx, UPS, and other carriers.
• Transport materials and components from the warehouse to the production team in a timely and accurate manner.
• Operate forklifts and pallet jacks safely to move pallets, raw materials, and finished goods throughout the facility.
• Assist in inventory activities, including counting, tracking, and organizing stock in the stockroom and warehouse.
• Use ERP/MRP or similar systems to support inventory and shipping/receiving processes, as needed.
• Support multiple departments and adapt to changing priorities as production volumes increase.
• Participate in cross-training across Shipping and Receiving, Material Handling, Forklift operations, and Stockroom functions.
• Collaborate with a small team to learn and perform all aspects of the role, ensuring smooth material flow and on-time shipments.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in compliance with warehouse safety standards.
• Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors to resolve issues related to materials, inventory, or shipments.

Essential Skills

• Material handling experience in a warehouse or similar environment.
• Shipping and receiving experience, including handling inbound and outbound shipments.
• Forklift and pallet jack experience, with either a current forklift certification or at least 3+ years of forklift operation experience.
• Basic inventory experience, including counting and organizing stock.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, production-driven environment.
• Capability to adapt to different tasks and support multiple departments as needed.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy when handling materials and shipments.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a small team.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience using ERP or MRP systems is a plus.
• Experience with FedEx and UPS shipping processes is a plus.
• Prior stockroom or warehouse systems experience is beneficial.
• Willingness to be cross-trained in multiple warehouse and stockroom functions.
• Comfort working with increasing production volumes and changing priorities.

Why Work Here?

You join a growing organization that offers a potential 6-month path to hire, providing stability and long-term opportunity. The company has recently gone public, reflecting its growth and future potential. Team members enjoy catered lunches and dinners Monday through Friday, creating a supportive and collaborative environment. In addition, you receive reimbursement for steel-toed boots up to a specified amount, demonstrating the company’s commitment to safety and employee support.

Work Environment

You work on the warehouse floor as part of a small team of approximately 6–10 people, learning all aspects of material handling, shipping and receiving, forklift operations, and stockroom functions. The role involves regular use of forklifts, pallet jacks, and warehouse systems, with cross-training provided to broaden your skills. The facility operates multiple shifts, with a first shift from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and a second shift from 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., offering structured hours in a production-focused environment. The warehouse emphasizes teamwork, safety, and efficiency, with appropriate protective footwear required and supported through a steel-toed boot reimbursement program.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Wilmington, MA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $21.00/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 Wilmington,MA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 26, 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.

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.