Material Handler

Job Title: Material Handler

Job Description

This role coordinates material handling activities, ensuring accurate shipping, receiving, storage, and distribution of materials, parts, supplies, and equipment in a warehouse environment. You will handle both physical and administrative tasks, support inventory and manufacturing lines, and work within established standard operating procedures with a moderate degree of supervision.

Responsibilities

• Perform all physical and administrative tasks associated with shipping, receiving, storing, and distributing materials, parts, supplies, and equipment.
• Unpack incoming goods and verify shipments against purchase orders or invoices to ensure accuracy.
• Maintain accurate records of received goods and reject unsatisfactory items in accordance with procedures.
• Lift and move heavy items safely and operate a forklift as needed to move materials.
• Prepare and maintain detailed records of merchandise shipped, ensuring documentation is complete and accurate.
• Post weights and shipping charges and prepare goods for final shipment according to shipping requirements.
• Examine, stock, and distribute materials to inventory locations and manufacturing lines to support production needs.
• Prepare kitting packages for assembly production when required, ensuring all components are correctly included.
• Perform shipping and receiving clerk activities, including loading, unloading, and staging materials.
• Use RF scanners and other inventory tools to perform order picking, packing, and inventory transactions.
• Conduct cycle counts and inventory counts to help maintain accurate stock records.
• Perform data entry related to inventory, shipping, and receiving activities using computer systems and standard software.
• Engage in box making, packaging, and weighing of materials to meet shipping and storage requirements.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and ISO 9001 procedures while working within standard operating procedures.
• Collaborate with team members and communicate effectively with colleagues and supervisors to ensure smooth workflow.
• Work independently and manage tasks efficiently while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.

Essential Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of related material handling, shipping, or receiving experience.
• Thorough understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and ISO 9001 principles and applications.
• Ability to perform basic math calculations accurately.
• Proficiency using standard software packages such as Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Experience using SAP or other inventory management systems.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to safely lift and handle heavy items as part of daily duties.
• Experience with shipping and receiving functions, including loading, unloading, and documentation.
• Ability to work on your feet for extended periods and move continuously throughout the shift.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working as a shipping and receiving clerk, material handler, or in a similar warehouse role.
• Hands-on experience with cycle counts and inventory counts.
• Experience in order picking, packing, and packaging operations.
• Experience using RF scanners for inventory, picking, and shipping activities.
• Forklift operation experience in a warehouse or distribution environment.
• Familiarity with weighing materials and posting shipping charges.
• Experience with box making and preparing goods for shipment.
• Comfort working with inventory data entry and maintaining accurate records.
• Ability to work effectively in a refrigerated or cold storage area as part of regular duties.

Why Work Here?

You will join a structured operation that values accuracy, safety, and teamwork, offering a consistent 3rd shift schedule and the opportunity to develop strong material handling and inventory skills. The environment emphasizes collaboration, clear procedures, and the use of modern tools and systems, providing a solid foundation for growth in warehouse and logistics careers.

Work Environment

This position is based in a warehouse environment where a portion of the facility is refrigerated. You will regularly move between areas dedicated to picking, packing, and box making, and must be comfortable working in cold temperatures. The role requires being constantly on the move and on your feet throughout the shift.

This is a Contract position based out of Indianapolis, IN.

The pay range for this position is $25.98 - $25.98/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 Indianapolis,IN.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 7, 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.