Material Handler

Aerotek; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Aerotek in Memphis, TN is seeking a Material Handler to safely operate overhead bridge cranes and move steel and related materials in a sheltered outdoor environment. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and accurate documentation while supporting production and shipping tasks.

Responsibilities include crane operation, load analysis, basic equipment maintenance, and daily logs. Expect overtime and on-site work with ISO-quality processes; physical work is required across shifts.

Qualifications

• Experience operating overhead bridge cranes.
• Ability to read load charts and determine weights.
• Perform basic preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Conduct quality inspections and document logs.
• Keep records of material movement and inventory.
• Follow safety procedures and company policies.

Responsibilities

• Operate 5- and 10-ton cranes to move steel safely.
• Analyze lift capacity using load charts and weather data.
• Lubricate mechanisms and perform minor repairs.
• Document daily movement logs with quantities and locations.
• Perform in-process quality inspections at ISO sites.
• Support picking, packing, and general labor tasks.
• Assist loading/unloading and climb on/off trucks safely.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area; work overtime if needed.

Skills

Overhead crane operation

Load chart analysis

Basic mechanical maintenance

Quality inspections

Documentation of movements

Safety procedures adherence

Stand for long shifts

Job description

Job Title: Material Handler

Job Description: The Material Handler safely operates overhead bridge cranes to move steel and other materials, performs basic mechanical maintenance, and supports production activities in a sheltered outdoor environment. This role requires careful attention to safety, quality, and documentation while working on your feet for extended periods and handling physically demanding tasks.

Responsibilities

• Drive and operate overhead bridge cranes, including 5-ton and 10-ton double hoist cranes, to move steel and other materials safely and efficiently.
• Analyze load charts, material weights, boom angles, and weather conditions to ensure all lifts remain within safe operating capacities.
• Perform basic mechanical maintenance on equipment, including lubricating mechanisms and making minor field repairs to keep equipment in good working order.
• Document daily logs of materials moved, including quantities, locations, and any relevant operational notes.
• Perform quality control inspections on finished products to ensure they meet established standards and specifications.
• Conduct In Process Quality Inspections at ISO-certified locations to verify that products meet quality requirements during production.
• Support general production tasks such as machine operation, picking, packing, and other general labor activities as needed.
• Climb on and off trucks safely during loading and unloading operations.
• Lift, pull, and push steel and other materials as required to support shipping, receiving, and production operations.
• Follow company policies, work rules, and safety procedures, including proper use of equipment and adherence to operational guidelines.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area to support safe and efficient material handling.
• Work additional hours as needed, often exceeding 40 hours per week, to complete essential duties and meet production requirements.

Essential Skills

• Ability to safely drive and operate overhead bridge cranes, including 5-ton and 10-ton double hoist cranes.
• Ability to analyze load charts, weights, boom angles, and weather conditions to ensure safe lifting operations.
• Ability to perform basic mechanical maintenance, including lubricating mechanisms and making minor field repairs.
• Experience with machine operation, picking, packing, general labor, and production tasks.
• Ability to read and write to understand shipping documents, company policies, and work rules.
• Ability to understand and work with simple fractions.
• Ability to read a tape measure and perform simple fractional calculations.
• Ability to climb on and off trucks during loading and unloading.
• Ability to remain on your feet for an entire shift.
• Ability to bend and stoop as necessary to complete tasks.
• Ability to lift, pull, and push steel and other materials as required.
• Willingness and ability to work more than 40 hours per week when needed to perform essential duties.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience performing quality control inspections on finished products.
• Experience conducting In Process Quality Inspections in ISO-certified environments.
• Familiarity with documenting daily material movement logs.
• Comfort working in a production or industrial environment with varying weather exposure.
• Strong attention to safety and adherence to operational procedures.
• Ability to work collaboratively with production and shipping teams.

Why Work Here?

You will join a workplace that offers strong internal benefits upon permanent hire and values employees who contribute to safety, quality, and reliability. The environment provides opportunities to develop hands-on skills with material handling equipment and to gain experience in quality-focused operations. You can expect consistent work, overtime opportunities, and the chance to grow your experience in a stable industrial setting.

Work Environment

The role is based in a sheltered outdoor environment with seasonal exposure to extreme temperatures, requiring comfort working in both hot and cold conditions. Work frequently involves standing for an entire shift, bending, stooping, and climbing on and off trucks while handling steel and other materials. The position often requires working more than 40 hours per week to complete essential duties. You will operate overhead bridge cranes and support production activities in an industrial setting where safety procedures and proper use of equipment are critical.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Memphis, TN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $22.00/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 & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Memphis, TN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 23, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Memphis,TN.

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.