Material Handler

Aerotek; Blair (NE); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) plan

Life Insurance

PTO / Vacation / Sick Leave

HSA

Job summary

Aerotek in Blair, NE is seeking a Material Handler for our warehouse team. You will operate a forklift to move 55lb bags of raw materials, load them onto trailers, and use pick sheets to determine loading requirements while running packaging machines to fill and stack bags on pallets.

The role is a 12-hour rotating day shift (7 AM–7 PM), with two days on, two off, three on, three off, including every other weekend, and offers safety-focused work in a semi-climate controlled environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months forklift operating experience within the last year.
• Ability to lift up to 75lbs.
• Proficiency in reading and writing legibly to complete pick sheets.
• Understanding of basic warehouse safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Operate a forklift to move and load raw materials and products within the warehouse.
• Utilize pick sheets to determine product loading and unloading requirements.
• Package products by operating packaging machines and stacking filled bags onto pallets.
• Wrap pallets and transport them to designated areas within the warehouse.
• Ensure adherence to basic warehouse safety protocols.

Skills

Forklift operation

Lifting 75 lbs

Reading & writing

Warehouse safety

Shift adaptability

Tools

Inventory management systems

Job description

NOW HIRING: MATERIAL HANDLER

Job Description

We are urgently seeking dedicated Material Handlers to join our Warehouse team. As a Material Handler, you will spend half of your time operating a forklift to move 55lb bags of raw materials within the warehouse and load them onto trailers. You will utilize pick sheets to determine the products to load and unload, as well as operate packaging machines to fill and stack bags onto pallets. This role involves a 12-hour rotating day shift from 7 AM to 7 PM, working two days on, two days off, three days on, and three days off, including every other weekend.

Responsibilities

• Operate a forklift to move and load raw materials and products within the warehouse.
• Utilize pick sheets to determine product loading and unloading requirements.
• Package products by operating packaging machines and stacking filled bags onto pallets.
• Wrap pallets and transport them to designated areas within the warehouse.
• Ensure adherence to basic warehouse safety protocols.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 6 months of forklift operating experience within the last year.
• Ability to lift up to 75lbs.
• Proficiency in reading and writing legibly to complete pick sheets.
• Understanding of basic warehouse safety protocols.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Strong work history demonstrating tenure at previous companies.
• Trainability in product staging and efficient loading onto trailers.
• Knowledge of inventory management systems is preferred but not required.

Why Work Here?

Join a team that values safety and offers a dynamic and engaging work environment. Our warehouse provides a semi-climate controlled setting with heaters during winter and fans during summer, ensuring a comfortable work atmosphere. With opportunities for growth and development, you can enhance your skills and advance your career in a supportive environment.

Work Environment

The warehouse is semi-climate controlled, equipped with heaters in winter and fans in summer, providing a comfortable work environment. Safety is a priority, with a focus on cautious maneuvering of forklifts and adherence to safety protocols. The team is composed of 10-15 individuals working collaboratively in a dynamic setting.

Grace will reach out to you following your application.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Blair, NE.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.63 - $22.71/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 jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable 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 Blair,NE.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 21, 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.