Material Handler

Job Title: Material Handler

Job Description

This role focuses on safely handling, sorting, and organizing metal materials for processing and recycling in a heavy industrial environment. You will work both inside a warehouse and outside in a scrap metal yard, performing physically demanding tasks that include lifting and moving metal parts and loading and unloading trucks. The position requires comfort with industrial settings, consistent use of personal protective equipment, and the ability to work effectively in varying weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Sort and organize metal materials for processing and recycling according to established procedures.
• Handle materials safely and efficiently, moving metal parts from one area to another within the facility and yard.
• Unload incoming trucks and load outgoing trucks using appropriate methods and equipment as directed.
• Lift and carry metal parts weighing up to 50 pounds on a regular basis throughout the shift.
• Work approximately 50% of the time inside the warehouse and 50% of the time outside in the yard.
• Follow all safety protocols and wear required personal protective equipment at all times, including hard hat, safety glasses, high-visibility vest, steel-toe boots, and ear protection.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area in both the warehouse and yard to support safe and efficient operations.
• Adapt to working in a loud, dirty, and heavy industrial environment with active machinery and equipment.
• Assist team members and supervisors with additional material handling and production-related tasks as needed.
• Report any safety concerns, equipment issues, or hazards promptly to help maintain a safe workplace.

Essential Skills

• Experience working in manufacturing, warehousing, or industrial environments.
• Comfort working in a heavy industrial setting, including exposure to dirt, noise, and active machinery.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly and perform physically demanding tasks throughout the shift.
• Willingness to work approximately 50% of the time outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to consistently wear and properly use all required personal protective equipment, including hard hat, safety glasses, high-visibility vest, steel-toe boots, and ear plugs.
• Reliability and strong work ethic to support production and material handling needs.
• Basic understanding of safe material handling practices in an industrial or warehouse environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Production, manufacturing, warehouse distribution, or materials handling.
• Comfort working around heavy equipment and machinery in a scrap metal yard.
• Willingness to follow detailed safety instructions and company policies.
• Ability to work cooperatively with a team in a fast-paced industrial environment.

Why Work Here?

Employees benefit from a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package that supports both financial security and long-term growth. The company offers union pay raises every year, performance-based raises, and multiple bonus opportunities, including quarterly and performance bonuses. Team members enjoy a strong benefits program featuring affordable medical coverage with a low deductible, as well as dental and vision benefits and paid time off. Retirement savings are strongly supported through the ability to contribute up to 50% of wages to a 401(k) plan with a 15% company match on contributions, along with a pension that includes hourly company contributions. As a long-established, family-owned business, the organization emphasizes stability, loyalty, and genuine care for employees, creating a workplace where hard work is recognized and rewarded.

Work Environment

The role is based in a heavy industrial scrap metal yard with a mix of indoor and outdoor work. The schedule is a first-shift position, Monday through Friday, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The environment is on the dirtier side, with exposure to dust, debris, and metal materials, and can be loud in many areas due to heavy equipment and machinery in operation. Approximately half of the work is performed inside a warehouse and half outside in the yard, where employees may be exposed to the elements; rain gear is provided for outdoor work. Safety is a priority, and personal protective equipment is required at all times, including a hard hat, steel-toe boots, safety glasses, high-visibility vest, and ear plugs. The company operates as a long-standing, family-owned business with more than a century of history, fostering a culture that values employees while maintaining a rugged, industrial work setting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Portland, OR.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.50 - $23.50/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 Portland,OR.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 30, 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.