Material Handler

Job Title: Material Handler 1st shift

Job Description

This role supports warehouse operations by safely moving materials throughout the facility and ensuring products are accurately received, stored, and shipped. You will work on the first shift in a clean, temperature-controlled warehouse environment and play a key role in inventory accuracy, order fulfillment, and overall warehouse efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload trucks using a forklift in a safe and efficient manner.
• Receive and process incoming materials and customer products, ensuring accuracy of documentation and physical counts.
• Move materials to designated warehouse locations in accordance with established procedures and layout.
• Use an ERP system to perform and track inventory transactions for incoming, in-process, and outgoing materials.
• Pick, pack, label, and prepare customer orders for shipment according to work instructions and shipping requirements.
• Verify counts, weights, and measurements of incoming and outgoing products to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Perform inventory transactions and cycle counts to maintain accurate stock levels.
• Operate RF scanners and various material handling equipment to complete daily tasks.
• Stretch wrap, band, and stage shipments for outbound delivery.
• Conduct quality checks on products and shipments to ensure they meet customer requirements and company standards.
• Follow 6S and lean manufacturing practices to maintain an organized, efficient, and safe work area.
• Communicate effectively with team members and other departments to support smooth warehouse operations.
• Adhere to all safety policies and procedures while operating forklifts and other equipment.

Essential Skills

• Minimum 2 years of experience in warehouse, shipping/receiving, or material handling.
• Previous forklift operating experience in a warehouse or distribution environment.
• Experience using an ERP system such as SAP, Epicor, Oracle, or a similar platform.
• Ability to use RF scanners and basic computer systems for inventory and shipping tasks.
• Capability to lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• High attention to detail with strong accuracy in counting, measuring, and verifying materials.
• Solid basic computer skills for data entry, transaction processing, and documentation.
• Ability to work effectively on a first-shift schedule, Monday through Friday.
• Commitment to following safety procedures and warehouse best practices.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Familiarity with shipping and receiving processes in a manufacturing or distribution environment.
• Experience working with SAP, Epicor, or other ERP systems in a warehouse setting.
• Exposure to lean manufacturing principles and 6S (Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain, Safety).
• Comfort working in a large-scale warehouse environment with both indoor and occasional outdoor tasks.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate in a team-oriented environment.
• Demonstrated reliability, strong work ethic, and willingness to learn and grow within the organization.

Why Work Here?

You will join a stable, growing organization that offers a clean, safety-focused warehouse environment and a strong culture of internal promotion. The company emphasizes long-term careers, with many employees enjoying significant tenure and a team-oriented atmosphere. You benefit from a smaller company feel with direct access to leadership and fewer layers of bureaucracy, while still contributing to a business that supports nationally recognized brands. The organization is committed to continuous improvement, operational growth, and providing opportunities for professional development and advancement.

Work Environment

The role is based in a large-scale, clean warehouse that is primarily temperature controlled and focused on safety and organization. You will work on the first shift, Monday through Friday, typically from 6:30 AM to 3:30 PM or 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM depending on department needs. The facility operates within the display manufacturing and color sampling markets, serving kitchen and bath wholesale and retail customers, as well as other well-known brands. You will use forklifts, RF scanners, and ERP systems such as SAP or Epicor as part of daily operations. While most work occurs indoors in a clean environment, you may be exposed to outdoor elements when working near loading docks or staging areas. The company has a long-established history in its industry and promotes a professional, organized, and safety-conscious workplace.

This is a Contract position based out of Solon, OH.

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $19.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Solon,OH.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 13, 2026.

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.