Material Handler

Aerotek; Wilmington (MA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short/Long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a Material Handler to support a fast-paced warehouse, moving raw materials and finished goods across production and shipping areas. You will work with a small team, cross-training in material handling, shipping, and forklift operations, ensuring on-time delivery and efficient inventory flow.

The role offers on-site work in Wilmington, MA with a contract-to-hire path and a starting pay of $21 per hour.

Qualifications

• Experience handling materials in a warehouse or production setting.
• Experience with shipping/receiving of inbound and outbound materials.
• Forklift experience (3+ years) or current certification.
• Pallet jack operation for moving/staging materials.
• Inventory control and stocking procedures experience.
• Comfort working in a small team and cross-functional support.

Responsibilities

• Handle and move raw materials and finished goods safely and efficiently.
• Support daily shipping and receiving activities, including loading/unloading trucks and staging materials for outbound shipments.
• Deliver materials to the production team to minimize downtime during ramp-up.
• Operate forklifts and pallet jacks to transport and organize inventory.
• Assist with inventory activities: counting, tracking, organizing stock.
• Support shipping team with outbound shipments, packaging and labeling for carriers.

Skills

Material handling

Shipping & receiving

Forklift experience

Pallet jack operation

Inventory control

Team collaboration

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

FedEx/UPS shipping

Job description

Job Title: Material Handler Job Description

The Material Handler works in a fast-paced warehouse environment supporting shipping and receiving operations and delivering materials to the production team. This role requires versatility, as you will assist across multiple departments to ensure raw materials move efficiently into production and finished products ship out on time.

Responsibilities

• Handle and move raw materials and finished goods throughout the warehouse and production areas in a safe and efficient manner.
• Support daily shipping and receiving activities, including loading and unloading trucks and staging materials for outbound shipments.
• Deliver materials to the production team in a timely manner to support ongoing production ramp-up and minimize downtime.
• Operate forklifts and pallet jacks to transport, store, and organize inventory within the warehouse.
• Assist with inventory activities, including counting, tracking, and organizing materials and finished products.
• Work with the shipping team to prepare outbound shipments, including packaging and labeling orders for carriers such as FedEx and UPS, as needed.
• Use ERP/MRP systems to help track materials, inventory transactions, and order status, when required.
• Collaborate with a small warehouse team and cross-train in material handling, shipping and receiving, forklift operation, and stockroom tasks.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in accordance with warehouse safety standards.
• Adapt to changing priorities and support different departments as needed during periods of increased production activity.

Essential Skills

• Material handling experience in a warehouse or similar environment.
• Shipping and receiving experience, including handling inbound and outbound materials.
• Forklift experience with at least 3+ years of hands-on operation or current forklift certification.
• Pallet jack operation experience for moving and staging materials.
• Inventory handling experience, including organizing and tracking stock.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a small team and support multiple departments.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience using ERP/MRP systems is a strong plus.
• Experience with FedEx and UPS shipping processes is a plus.
• Comfort working in a production-oriented warehouse environment.
• Willingness to cross-train and learn shipping, receiving, stockroom, and forklift responsibilities.

Why Work Here?

You join a growing organization in a production ramp-up phase, offering the chance to grow with the operation and potentially transition to a long-term role after approximately six months. The company recently became publicly traded, reflecting its growth and long-term vision. Team members enjoy catered lunches and dinners Monday through Friday, as well as reimbursement for steel-toe boots up to a specified amount. You work alongside a supportive team, gain cross-functional experience, and build valuable skills in a modern warehouse environment.

Work Environment

You work on the warehouse floor as part of a team of approximately 610 people, collaborating closely to learn all aspects of the role. The environment is hands-on and fast-paced, with cross-training in shipping and receiving, material handling, forklift operation, and stockroom functions. Standard shifts are offered on 1st shift from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and 2nd shift from 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. You regularly use warehouse equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks, and interact with ERP/MRP systems and shipping tools for carriers like FedEx and UPS. Steel-toe boots are required as part of the safety-focused dress code, and the company supports this with a reimbursement program.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Wilmington, MA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $21.00/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 Wilmington, MA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 26, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Wilmington,MA.

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.