Material Handler

Job Title: Material Handler

Location: Fremont, CA

Shifts Available:

• Monday- Friday 7am- 3:30pm ($20/hr)
• Monday- Friday 3pm- 11:30pm ($21.50/hr)

Job Description

This role is responsible for supporting production and warehouse operations through recycling collection, material handling, loading and unloading, and inventory-related activities. You will move materials throughout the facility, prepare components, and ensure that recycling and waste streams are properly managed. Some positions in this role focus primarily on detrashing, recycling, and material preparation, while others focus heavily on loading high volumes of racks and performing systematic scanning. This is a physically demanding position that requires frequent heavy lifting and consistent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Collect recycling items from production areas and ensure they are properly handled and transported.
• Sort cardboard and other recyclable materials from general waste streams.
• Sort through recycling and trash bins to separate materials according to established procedures.
• Transport recycling items from bins to designated containers safely and efficiently.
• Load and offload pallets from trailers using appropriate material-handling methods.
• Stage material in warehouse lanes as instructed to support efficient production and shipping workflows.
• Move materials to production and other locations throughout the facility as required.
• Package and unpack materials as needed to support production and inventory processes.

Essential Skills

• Ability to regularly lift and move up to 50 pounds throughout the shift.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods while performing material-handling tasks.
• Experience as a material handler in a production or warehouse environment.
• Familiarity with detrashing, recycling processes, and material preparation.

Why Work Here?

This opportunity offers long-term, stable work in a structured environment with clear processes and expectations. Team members can benefit from an attendance bonus when volunteering for weekend overtime, creating opportunities to increase earnings while supporting high-demand operations. The culture emphasizes teamwork, safety, and consistency, providing a supportive environment for individuals who value reliability, collaboration, and growth within a production and warehouse setting.

Work Environment

The role is based in an ESD-regulated, high-security production and warehouse environment. Electronic devices are not allowed in the production area, and team members must follow strict access and security protocols. Smocks and ESD straps are required attire to maintain safety and protect sensitive equipment and materials. Work is performed primarily on your feet, often involving prolonged standing, frequent heavy lifting, and movement throughout the facility, including the use of ladders when necessary. The environment is structured and process-driven, with close supervision and clear operational standards.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fremont, CA.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $23.00/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 Fremont,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 28, 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.