Material Handler

African American Talent; San Fernando, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) retirement plan

Life Insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Aerotek in San Fernando, CA is seeking experienced Material Handlers to join a fast-paced manufacturing operation. If you have forklift experience, strong warehouse skills, and enjoy staying active, we want to hear from you.

This contract-to-hire role offers steady pay between $20 and $25 per hour with overtime, Saturday hours, and opportunities for internal certification renewal. Shifts include 1st and 2nd with precise schedules, and a focus on safety, inventory accuracy, and efficient

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of Material Handling experience.
• Valid Forklift Certification.
• Experience in warehouse, shipping & receiving, and forklift operations.
• Ability to frequently lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to speak, read, and write English.
• Reliable attendance and strong work ethic.
• Flexibility to report to different company facilities when needed, including same-day assignments.

Responsibilities

• Use handheld scanners to track and record material movement.
• Pull materials from storage and stage for production.
• Return unused materials to inventory.
• Verify proper labeling and storage requirements.
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and hand trucks.
• Load/unload pallets, racks, and shelving.
• Move materials throughout warehouse and production areas.
• Accurately count and document inventory movements.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment.
• Conduct daily area inspections and safety walkthroughs.
• Support production and warehouse operations as needed.

Skills

Material handling experience

Forklift operation

English proficiency

Safety awareness

Inventory control

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift certification

Handheld scanners

Job description

NOW HIRING: MATERIAL HANDLERS

San Fernando, CA

$20 - $25 per Hour + Overtime Available!

Looking for a stable opportunity with competitive pay, overtime, and a team-oriented environment? We're seeking experienced Material Handlers to join a fast-paced manufacturing operation in San Fernando, CA . If you have forklift experience, strong warehouse skills, and enjoy staying active throughout your shift, we want to hear from you!

Why Join Us?

Competitive Pay: $20 - $25/hr

Overtime Available

Saturday Hours Available

Long-Term Career Opportunity

Forklift Certification Renewal Available Internally

Multiple Openings Available

Available Shifts

1st Shift

Monday - Friday

6:00 AM - 2:30 PM

• Overtime and Saturdays available on both shifts.

2nd Shift

Monday - Friday

11:00 AM - 7:30 PM

• Overtime and Saturdays available on both shifts.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Material Handler, you'll play a critical role in keeping production moving efficiently and safely by:

• Using handheld scanners to track and record material movement

• Pulling materials from storage and staging them for production

• Returning unused materials back to inventory

• Verifying proper product labeling and storage requirements

• Operating forklifts, pallet jacks, and hand trucks

• Loading and unloading pallets, racks, and shelving

• Moving materials throughout the warehouse and production facility

• Accurately counting and documenting inventory movements

• Maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work environment

• Conducting daily area inspections and safety walkthroughs

• Supporting production and warehouse operations as needed

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of Material Handling experience

• Valid Forklift (FKL) Certification

• Expired certification? No problem! We can assist with recertification.

• Experience in warehouse, shipping & receiving, and forklift operations

• Ability to frequently lift up to 50 pounds

• Strong basic math skills

• Ability to speak, read, and write English

• Reliable attendance and strong work ethic

• Flexibility to report to different company facilities when needed, including same-day assignments

Preferred Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED

• 3-5+ years of advanced Material Handler experience, including inventory control and material movement responsibilities

Ideal Candidate

You are a dependable, safety-focused professional who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You take pride in accuracy, organization, and keeping operations running smoothly. If you have 5-7+ years of experience and enjoy working as part of a dedicated team, we'd love to meet you.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of San Fernando, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $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 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 San Fernando,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 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.