Material Handler - Now Hiring

Job Title: Material Handler

Job Description

The Material Handler performs a wide range of material handling activities in the Receiving and Stockroom areas, ensuring that materials are accurately received, stored, and returned to and from the manufacturing floor. This role supports efficient warehouse operations by verifying incoming materials, maintaining accurate inventory locations in SAP, and following first-in, first-out (FIFO) practices while working safely and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Unload materials from delivery trucks in the Receiving area using appropriate equipment and safe work practices.
• Remove packaging from incoming materials and prepare items for inspection and stocking.
• Verify that incoming parts match packing slips and related documentation to ensure accuracy of deliveries.
• Stock materials from Receiving into the Stockroom in accordance with established procedures.
• Maintain first-in, first-out (FIFO) practices for parts in the Stockroom to support accurate inventory rotation.
• Return materials from the manufacturing floor to the Stockroom and ensure they are stored in the correct locations.
• Review SAP transactions and other documentation to confirm that physical material locations match their SAP locations.
• Use warehouse equipment such as pallet jacks, box cutters, scanners, and forklifts as required for material handling tasks.
• Actively participate in team activities and continuous improvement projects to enhance warehouse processes and efficiency.
• Work safely at all times, following Environmental Health and Safety standards, work practices, and all applicable work rules.
• Comply with all required personal protective equipment (PPE) standards, including safety glasses and steel-toed shoes in designated areas.
• Navigate Receiving and Stockroom areas, including walking up and down steps, to complete daily tasks.
• Support a clean, organized, and efficient warehouse environment by following housekeeping and material storage guidelines.

Essential Skills

• Basic reading skills to interpret packing slips, labels, and work instructions.
• Basic writing skills to complete simple documentation and records.
• Basic math skills to verify quantities and perform simple calculations.
• Basic computer skills to review SAP transactions and related documentation.
• Ability to use a variety of tools and warehouse equipment, including box cutters, scanners, and pallet jacks.
• Ability to attain and maintain a forklift driver certification.
• Ability to perform physical tasks such as sitting, standing, or walking for extended periods.
• Ability to frequently walk up and down steps as part of daily activities.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds safely and repeatedly.
• Close vision capability for working with a computer monitor and reading documentation.
• Experience in a warehouse environment.
• Forklift experience, including operation of high reach forklifts and turret trucks.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Prior experience working in Receiving or Stockroom environments.
• Familiarity with SAP or similar warehouse management systems.
• Experience with first-in, first-out (FIFO) inventory practices.
• Experience operating high reach forklifts and turret trucks in a warehouse setting.
• in general warehouse operations, including material storage and handling.
• Comfort working with continuous improvement initiatives and team-based projects.

Why Work Here?

You will join a warehouse team that values safety, accuracy, and continuous improvement, providing opportunities to grow your skills in material handling and inventory control. The environment encourages teamwork and active participation in process improvements, giving you a voice in how work is done and how operations evolve. You will gain hands-on experience with warehouse technologies and equipment, build practical expertise in SAP and inventory systems, and develop valuable certifications such as forklift operation, all while working in a structured and supportive setting.

Work Environment

The primary work areas are the Receiving and Stockroom sections of a warehouse facility. The noise level is normally moderate, and there is moderate exposure to dirt and dust typical of an active warehouse and manufacturing support environment. Temperatures can range from cold to hot depending on the season, so you should be comfortable working in varying climate conditions. The role requires frequent movement, including sitting, standing, and walking for extended periods, as well as regularly walking up and down steps and lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds. Safety glasses and steel-toed shoes are required in primary work areas and on the manufacturing floor. You will work with warehouse equipment such as pallet jacks, scanners, box cutters, and forklifts, and you will use a computer and SAP system as part of daily tasks

This is a Contract position based out of Auburn Hills, MI.

The pay range for this position is $14.85 - $26.73/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 Contract position based out of Auburn Hills, MI.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 23, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in Auburn Hills,MI.

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.