Material Handler at Aerotek

Material Handler

Job Description

The Material Handler is responsible for the safe and efficient movement of materials within the facility. This includes loading and unloading trucks using walkie riders and pallet jacks, as well as moving products around the facility. Essential duties involve maintaining production efficiency, organizing workspace, and upholding quality standards while demonstrating adept troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Unload and load trucks, delivering materials to production and handling documentation for material receipts and deliveries.
• Deliver materials to the production floor and analyze workload based on order sheets.
• Perform daily operational checks on delivered raw materials, including cleaning, checking, and adding fluids as needed.
• Conduct quality checks using microscopes, micrometers, measuring devices, calipers, rulers, and other related devices.
• Use mobile equipment, including forklifts and walkies, in daily operations.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area, following the 6S standard.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve issues promptly.
• Support the implementation of processes and procedures to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Operate and maintain tools and equipment within the functional area.
• Train others within the functional area.

Essential Skills

• Experience in material handling, inventory management, and packing.
• Proficiency with RF scanners, pallet jacks, sit-down forklifts, reach trucks, and other mobile equipment.
• Experience in order picking, loading, shipping, and receiving.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to follow work instructions and standard operating procedures, including safety compliance.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in general labor and production environments.
• Ability to perform quality checks using various measurement devices.
• Familiarity with maintaining production efficiency and organizing workspace.
• Troubleshooting skills to uphold quality standards.

Work Environment, Pay and Shift

• The work environment involves operating in a facility using various mobile equipment, including forklifts and pallet jacks. Employees are expected to adhere to safety and operational procedures, maintain a clean workspace following the 6S standard, and work all scheduled shift hours.
• Openings on all 4 shifts A shift (Day Shift) Sunday Tuesday (every other Wednesday)- 6:45am 7:30pm, B shift (Night Shift) Sunday Tuesday (every other Wednesday)- 6:45pm 7:30am, C shift (Day Shift) Thursday Saturday (every other Wednesday)- 6:45am 7:30pm, D shift (Night Shift) Thursday Saturday (every other Wednesday)- 6:45pm 7:30am.
• Pay Rate - $20.70/hr., no shift differential, it is $20.70/hr. across all shifts

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of De Soto, KS.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.70 - $20.70/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in De Soto,KS.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 6, 2026.

About Aerotek:

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 meets 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 solving for 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.

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.