Material Handler

Aerotek; Louisiana; On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

PTO/Vacation or Sick Leave

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a Material Handler to manage inventory, receive materials, and coordinate with suppliers to ensure uninterrupted production. The role emphasizes accurate records, cost-conscious process improvements, and strong collaboration with purchasing and logistics teams.

The position operates on a 1st shift, onsite in Franklin, LA, with a contract-to-hire pathway and a pay range of $20.00–$24.00 per hour. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and retirement options upon conversion.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Microsoft applications.
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs.
• Experience working in the early stages of a start-up company.
• Confident communicator, problem-solver, adaptable in ambiguous situations.

Responsibilities

• Keep accurate inventory records.
• Track stock levels and reorder materials before they run out.
• Perform inventory counts and fix discrepancies.
• Coordinate with suppliers to ensure accurate deliveries.
• Help manage supplier relationships and pricing.
• Check incoming materials for quality issues, such as aluminum and electronic parts.
• Create inventory reports and maintain documentation.
• Look for ways to improve inventory processes and reduce costs.
• Follow security procedures and protect inventory from loss or damage.
• Work with purchasing, production, and logistics teams to keep operations running smoothly.
• Report inventory problems and recommendations to management.

Skills

Receiving and inventory control

ERP and cycle counting

Forklift operation and RF scanner

Basic computer skills and ERP usage

Part pulling and order picking

Data entry and material handling

Tools

ERP system

RF scanner

Forklift

Job description

Job Title: Material Handler Job Description

This role involves tracking inventory, ordering and receiving materials, working with suppliers, maintaining accurate records, solving inventory issues, and ensuring production always has the parts it needs.

Responsibilities

• Keep accurate inventory records.
• Track stock levels and reorder materials before they run out.
• Perform inventory counts and fix discrepancies.
• Coordinate with suppliers to ensure accurate deliveries.
• Help manage supplier relationships and pricing.
• Check incoming materials for quality issues, such as aluminum and electronic parts.
• Create inventory reports and maintain documentation.
• Look for ways to improve inventory processes and reduce costs.
• Follow security procedures and protect inventory from loss or damage.
• Work with purchasing, production, and logistics teams to keep operations running smoothly.
• Report inventory problems and recommendations to management.

Essential Skills

• Receiving, warehouse, shipping & receiving, inventory control.
• ERP and cycle counting.
• Forklift operation and RF scanner proficiency.
• Basic computer skills and ERP system usage.
• Part pulling, kitting, and order picking.
• Data entry and material handling.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Proficient in Microsoft applications.
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs.
• Experience working in the early stages of a start-up company.
• Confident communicator, problem-solver, adaptable in ambiguous situations.

Why Work Here?

Upon conversion to a permanent employee, enjoy free health benefits and the ability to purchase internal stocks. Typically, there's a pay raise upon conversion, and employees receive free medical insurance. The company offers a cutting-edge, urban, and modern start-up feel with a breakthrough product that supports both commercial and Department of Defense customers. Experience a dynamic environment with a positive, team-oriented culture. As the company grows, there are opportunities for more hours, learning, and advancement.

Work Environment

The work schedule is typically 1st shift from 6am to 2:30pm, with the potential for voluntary overtime and weekend work. The facility is climate-controlled, with an industrial manufacturing and warehousing environment. The culture is driven, collaborative, and friendly, with many former Navy and military personnel.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Franklin, LA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $24.00/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 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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Franklin, LA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 29, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Franklin,LA.

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.