Material Handler

Aerotek; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) retirement plan

Life Insurance (Voluntary)

Short/Long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off / PTO

Job summary

Aerotek is hiring a Warehouse Worker for a contract role in Providence, RI. The position runs from November 16 through mid-January and involves unjamming the conveyor system using a long-stick/grabber. Shifts run Sun-Wed or Wed-Sat, with 6AM–6PM or 6PM–6AM schedules.

The job pays $23 per hour and requires comfort with ladders, hand tools, lifting up to 49 pounds, and working up to 12 hours per shift. Benefits and on-site safety are emphasized in a modern facility.

Qualifications

• Experience using standard hand tools.
• Able to lift and move up to 49 pounds.
• Able to stand and walk for shifts up to 12 hours.
• Able to climb ladders and access elevated areas.
• Able to bend, lift, reach below the waist and overhead.
• Willing to work weekends, nights and holidays.
• Experience in production, material handling or warehouse environments.

Responsibilities

• Clear jams on conveyance and material handling equipment to maintain uptime and flow.
• Safely climb ladders and gangways to access elevated equipment and remove jams.
• Use basic hand tools to complete maintenance tasks across operations.
• Follow safe work practices during preventive maintenance checks on equipment.
• Move equipment and materials weighing up to 49 pounds daily.
• Stand and walk for shifts up to 12 hours in production environments.
• Perform bending, lifting, stretching and reaching as needed.
• Support production and material handling workflows in a warehouse setting.

Skills

Hand tools

Lifting 49 lbs

12-hour shifts

Climb ladders

Bending/reaching

Flexible schedule

Warehouse/production experience

Job description

Job Title: Warehouse Worker

Job Description

This role we are currently hiring for is a contract position from the 16th of November to mid January. This role is a technician that will be responsible for unjamming the conveyor system. You will be using a long-stick/grabber to do this. Shifts are either Sun - Wed or Wed - Sat. Shifts are either 6AM - 6PM or 6PM to 6AM. This job is paying $23 an hour.

Responsibilities

• Clear jams on conveyance and material handling equipment to maintain system uptime and consistent operational flow.
• Safely climb ladders and gangways to access elevated equipment and remove jam conditions.
• Use basic hand tools to complete assigned tasks across various operational and maintenance projects.
• Follow established safe work practices while performing preventive maintenance checks on a variety of equipment.
• Move equipment and materials weighing up to 49 pounds as part of daily operational and maintenance activities.
• Stand and walk for shifts lasting up to 12 hours while supporting ongoing production and material handling operations.
• Perform regular bending, lifting, stretching, and reaching both below the waist and above the head to access and service equipment.
• Support production and material handling workflows in a warehouse environment to help ensure consistent throughput.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in using standard hand tools for basic maintenance and repair tasks.
• Ability to lift and move equipment or materials weighing up to 49 pounds.
• Ability to stand and walk for shifts lasting up to 12 hours.
• Ability to safely climb ladders and gangways to access elevated equipment and work areas.
• Ability to perform regular bending, lifting, stretching, and reaching both below the waist and above the head.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, nights, and holidays.
• Experience working in production, material handling, or warehouse environments.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Comfort working around conveyance and material handling equipment.

• Strong awareness of safety practices in a warehouse or production setting.
• Ability to adapt to different projects and tasks within both warehouse and assembly areas.

Why Work Here?

You will work in a state-of-the-art facility that offers the opportunity to learn a wide range of skills across both warehouse and assembly operations. The organization supports your long-term well-being with benefits that include 401(k), vision, health, and dental coverage, and encourages continuous skill development in a modern, growth-oriented environment.

Work Environment

The role is based in a clean, organized warehouse environment within a state-of-the-art facility that integrates both warehouse and assembly operations. You will work around conveyance and material handling equipment and use standard hand tools to perform your tasks. Shifts can last up to 12 hours and may include weekends, nights, and holidays, requiring extended standing, walking, bending, lifting, and climbing ladders or gangways. The environment emphasizes safety, organization, and efficient material flow.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Providence, RI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $23.00/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 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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Providence, RI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 20, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Providence,RI.

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)

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