Material Handler

Job Title: Material Handler

Job Description

The warehouse worker assembles complex structures, support components, and sub-assemblies by accurately reading and interpreting drawings and blueprints. This role primarily supports construction-related projects, including structures, railings, cables, and framing, while contributing to a variety of fabrication and manufacturing activities.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret drawings and blueprints to ensure assemblies are built accurately and according to specifications.
• Assemble complex structures, support components, and sub-assemblies for construction projects, including railings, cables, framing, and other structural elements.
• Use tape measures to perform precise measurements and verify dimensions throughout the assembly process.
• Operate power tools such as drills and saws safely and efficiently to cut, drill, and shape materials.
• Use hand tools and woodworking tools to perform detailed assembly, fitting, and finishing tasks.
• Assist as a shop helper with general fabrication, material handling, and shop support duties as needed.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in an open shop environment.
• Follow all safety guidelines and procedures while working with tools, equipment, and materials.
• Collaborate with team members to meet production goals and quality standards.
• Inspect completed assemblies to ensure they meet quality requirements and project specifications.

Essential Skills

• Ability to read and interpret drawings and blueprints to ensure assemblies are made correctly.
• Proficiency in using a tape measure for accurate and consistent measurements.
• Experience using power tools, including drills and saws, in a fabrication or construction setting.
• Skill in using hand tools and woodworking tools for assembly and finishing work.
• Basic shop helper experience in a manufacturing or fabrication environment.
• Attention to detail and ability to follow written and visual instructions.
• Commitment to working safely in a shop environment that is open to the elements.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience assembling structures, railings, cables, framing, or similar construction components.
• Woodworking or general construction is beneficial.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, family-style environment.
• Comfort working in a busy manufacturing setting with varied fabrication tasks.
• Strong work ethic and reliability in meeting production and quality expectations.

Why Work Here?

Employees benefit from a supportive, family-type culture where teamwork and collaboration are highly valued. The company offers a great opportunity to be cross-trained in various fabrication areas, allowing individuals to expand their skills and grow professionally. Team members contribute to a distinct and high-quality product line that is used nationally, providing a sense of pride and impact in the work they do.

Work Environment

The role is based in a manufacturing shop environment that produces a wide range of products, including park benches, playground equipment, fitness equipment, slides, trash cans, and similar items for clients across the country. The shop is open to the elements, meaning it can be cold in the winter and hot in the summer, and employees should be comfortable working in these conditions. Work involves regular use of power tools, hand tools, and woodworking equipment in an active fabrication setting, with a practical, hands-on atmosphere and casual, task-appropriate attire.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Vancouver, WA.

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $21.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 Vancouver,WA.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 4, 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.