Material Handler

Job Title: Material HandlerJob Overview:

We are seeking a reliable and safety-focused Material Handler to support operations at a large manufacturing facility in the eastern Indianapolis area. In this role, you will be responsible for efficiently moving materials, maintaining accurate inventory, and supporting production needs in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment.

Training will be conducted on 1st shift, after which you will transition to 2nd or 3rd shift based on business needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Pull, pick, and pack boxes weighing up to 50 lbs (approximately 1,000 boxes per shift).
• Safely operate electric and manual pallet jacks and tuggers to transport materials.
• Occasionally operate a sit-down forklift to move palletized products.
• Push fully loaded carts (up to 72 containers) approximately 10 times per shift.
• Use RF scanners to track inventory and ensure accurate product movement.
• Weigh product and packaging to meet customer specifications.
• Accurately document materials, batch numbers, and inventory transactions.
• Pick and stage orders for production or shipment.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace in a high-volume environment.
• Follow all safety procedures and operating guidelines.
• Complete and apply structured training (classroom + hands-on).
• Work overtime as required, including extended shifts and occasional Saturdays.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 1 year of consistent work history in previous roles.
• Experience operating forklifts, tuggers, and pallet jacks.
• Familiarity with RF scanners and inventory systems.
• Experience in picking, packing, and warehouse material handling.
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs consistently.
• Comfortable working in hot, dirty, and oily industrial conditions.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Willingness to work 2nd or 3rd shift after completing training.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience as a material handler, order selector, or forklift operator in high-volume environments.
• Experience working in large-scale (1M+ sq. ft.) warehouse facilities.
• Familiarity with weighing and quality-checking product/packaging.
• Strong documentation and inventory accuracy skills.
• Ability to maintain speed, safety, and accuracy under physical demands.
• Openness to a 4–6 week structured training program.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive benefits package, including 401(k) match after 6 months and full vesting after 5 years
• Company-provided uniforms
• Annual safety shoe allowance
• Prescription safety glasses (covered every 2 years)
• Generous paid time off, including:
  • 12 paid holidays
  • Vacation and sick time accrual
• Tuition assistance and reimbursement for certifications and degree programs (associate & bachelor’s)

Work Environment & Schedule:

• Large (1 million sq. ft.) manufacturing and warehouse facility
• Conditions: hot, dirty, and oily production environment
• Equipment used: pallet jacks, tuggers, forklifts, RF scanners

Training Schedule (4–6 weeks)

• 1st Shift: Monday–Friday, 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM

Post-Training Shift Options:

• 2nd Shift: Monday–Friday, 2:30 PM – 11:00 PM
• 3rd Shift: Sunday–Thursday, 10:30 PM – 7:00 AM
• Overtime is common (2–4 hours per shift; occasional Saturdays with notice)

Join a team committed to safety, growth, and long-term career development in a dynamic manufacturing environment.Apply Today!

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Greenfield, IN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $43680.00 - $49920.00/yr.

Internal growth within the company, clinic on-site (free to all IAF team members and immediate family), benefits, HSA, Health Care and Dependent Care FSA, Uniforms, $110 annual allowance for safety shoes, prescription safety glasses (at no cost if replaced every two years), PTO (12 paid holidays), vacation/sick time accrual, tuition assistance (reimbursement for educational programs: technical programs, certification programs (i.e. welding), Associate Degree programs, and Bachelor Degree programs; 401K match (IAF matches 50% of the first 6% of the amount the team member contributes (company contributions begin after 6 months of employment and employee is fully vested in the company match after 5 years of service)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Greenfield,IN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 3, 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.