Material Handler

Aerotek; Washington (MO); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave (PTO)

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a Material Handler in Washington, MO to safely operate a forklift and move materials between production, inventory, and shipping. The role supports efficient inventory flow and order fulfillment on first shift.

Key duties include loading and unloading, staging for production and shipping, and ensuring accurate inventory movement. This onsite position emphasizes safety, reliability, and teamwork in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Forklift experience in a manufacturing, warehouse, or similar environment.
• Strong organizational skills to keep materials and inventory well arranged and easy to locate.
• Ability to perform material handling tasks including loading, unloading, and moving products.
• Experience with picking and inventory support activities.
• Commitment to following safety procedures and operating equipment responsibly.

Responsibilities

• Operate a forklift safely and efficiently to move materials between production, inventory, and shipping areas.
• Load, unload, and transport product and materials throughout the facility as needed.
• Support picking activities by locating, retrieving, and staging materials for production and shipping.
• Handle materials carefully to prevent damage and ensure product quality.
• Maintain accurate inventory movement by following established procedures and documenting material transfers when required.
• Organize materials and finished goods in designated areas to support efficient workflow and easy access.
• Follow all safety guidelines and facility rules while operating forklifts and handling materials.
• Assist with general material handling tasks such as stacking, palletizing, and preparing items for shipment.

Skills

Forklift operation

Organizational skills

Material handling

Picking & inventory

Safety compliance

Job description

Material Handler

The Material Handler safely operates a forklift to move products between departments and from production to shipping, supporting efficient inventory flow and order fulfillment on first shift.

Responsibilities

• Operate a forklift safely and efficiently to move materials between production, inventory, and shipping areas.
• Load, unload, and transport product and materials throughout the facility as needed.
• Support picking activities by locating, retrieving, and staging materials for production and shipping.
• Handle materials carefully to prevent damage and ensure product quality.
• Maintain accurate inventory movement by following established procedures and documenting material transfers when required.
• Organize materials and finished goods in designated areas to support efficient workflow and easy access.
• Follow all safety guidelines and facility rules while operating forklifts and handling materials.
• Assist with general material handling tasks such as stacking, palletizing, and preparing items for shipment.

Essential Skills

• Proven forklift operating experience in a manufacturing, warehouse, or similar environment.
• Strong organizational skills to keep materials and inventory well arranged and easy to locate.
• Ability to perform material handling tasks including loading, unloading, and moving products.
• Experience with picking and inventory support activities.
• Commitment to following safety procedures and operating equipment responsibly.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Familiarity with basic inventory processes and material flow in a manufacturing or distribution environment.
• Ability to work effectively on a first shift schedule.
• Reliability and strong attention to detail when handling and moving products.
• Willingness to learn and participate in training and upskilling opportunities.

Why Work Here?

Employees join a growing organization that invests in their development through strong training and upskilling opportunities. The culture emphasizes promoting from within, providing clear paths for career advancement and long-term growth. Team members are treated with respect, supported in their roles, and encouraged to build lasting careers.

Work Environment

This role is based in a non-climate-controlled manufacturing facility, where work takes place around production, inventory, and shipping operations. Team members operate forklifts and handle materials in an active industrial setting, following safety procedures and working collaboratively with other departments on a first shift schedule.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Washington, MO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $18.00/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 Washington,MO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 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.