Material Handler – 1st Shift

Aerotek; Burlington (NC); On-site; USD 2,046,000 - 2,914,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K Retirement Plan with Company M at

Job summary

Aerotek is hiring immediately for material handlers in Burlington, NC. The role requires stand up forklift or stand up reach truck experience and involves handling, shipping, receiving, and inventory tasks in a fully onsite, contract-to-hire setting.

Expect a starting pay of $18 per hour with potential raises. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, PTO, holidays, and education reimbursement. This position closes Aug 22, 2026.

Qualifications

• Open to experience in material handling, shipping and receiving, or inventory.
• Stand up forklift or stand up reach truck experience is required.
• Contract to Hire position based out of Burlington, NC.

Responsibilities

• Operate stand up forklifts to move materials.
• Perform order picking and putaways.
• Load/unload trucks using forklift or by hand.
• Conduct inventory putaways to organize stock.
• Palletize orders for shipment.
• Maintain inventory control including cycle counts.

Skills

Material handling experience

Shipping and receiving experience

Inventory control experience

Stand up forklift experience

Stand up reach truck experience

Tools

Stand up forklift

Stand up reach truck

Job description

HIRING IMMEDIATELY FOR MATERIAL HANDLERS ON 1st SHIFT IN BURLINGTON, NC!

OPEN TO EXPERIENCE IN MATERIAL HANDLING, SHIPPING AND RECEIVING, OR INVENTORY!

STAND UP FORKLIFT OR STAND UP REACH TRUCK EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED

PAY: $18/HR. TO START + PAY RAISES!

Job Description:

• Will operate stand up forklifts.
• Perform order picking and putaways.
• Load/unload trucks with forklift or by hand.
• Perform putaways to organize inventory.
• Palletize orders for shipment.
• Inventory control including cycle counts.

BENEFITS:

• Clean and Climate Controlled Environment
• Pay Raises
• Paid Holidays
• PTO and Vacation Time
• Profit Sharing Bonuses
• 401K Retirement Plan with Company Matching - $1 per $1 match up to 3% + an Additional 2% at $0.50 per $1 match
• Company Benefits Package - Includes Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Coverage, Short Term Disability, and CDHP Plan Health Saving Account
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Promote Internally

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Burlington, NC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $18.00/hr.

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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Burlington, NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 22, 2026.

About Aerotek

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.