Material Handler - $20-23/HR

Aerotek; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Quarterly profit sharing

100% employer-paid benefits

Paid Time Off and Holidays

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a dependable Material Handler for our Jacksonville, FL site. This fully onsite role supports shipping, receiving, and production by ensuring materials are accurately processed and prepared for manufacturing and distribution.

The position is physically demanding, requiring lifting and periodic forklift use, with shifts including 1st and 3rd options in a heavy industrial setting. Eligible to permanent hire with strong benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience with inventory control and cycle counts.
• Forklift operating experience.
• Experience in manufacturing or heavy labor warehouse environments.
• Ability to lift 50+ pounds consistently.
• Experience with shipping and receiving processes.
• Strong material handling skills (staging, palletizing, packaging, etc.).
• Basic computer skills, including Excel data entry / wms systems.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment.

Responsibilities

• Receive incoming metal materials and verify accuracy against shipping documents.
• Perform inventory control tasks, including cycle counts and stock tracking.
• Stage materials throughout the production floor to support workflow efficiency.
• Lift, move, and handle materials weighing 50+ pounds regularly.
• Operate a sit-down forklift (ocassionally) to load, unload, and transport materials.
• Use a table grinder as needed to prep metal components.
• Palletize, wrap, and package finished goods for shipment.
• Label materials and shipments clearly for accurate identification and delivery.
• Perform basic data entry in Excel for inventory and shipping records.
• Maintain a clean and safe workspace while working on your feet for most of the shift.

Skills

Inventory control

Forklift operation

Heavy labor

Material handling

Shipping and receiving

Excel data entry

Tools

WMS systems

Job description

Material Handler

Location: Northside Jacksonville, FL

Pay: $20-23 per hour

Job Type: Full-Time

Available Shifts:

• 1st (6 am to 2:30 pm)
• 3rd (9:30 pm to 5 am)

Overview

We are seeking a reliable and hardworking Material Handler to join our team in a heavy industrial manufacturing environment. This role plays a critical part in shipping, receiving, and production support by ensuring materials are accurately processed, staged, and prepared for manufacturing and distribution.

This is a physically demanding position that requires consistent lifting, movement of materials, and attention to detail to support efficient operations and on-time delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive incoming metal materials and components; verify accuracy against shipping documents
• Perform inventory control tasks, including cycle counts and stock tracking
• Stage materials throughout the production floor to support workflow efficiency
• Lift, move, and handle materials weighing 5075 pounds regularly
• Operate a sit-down forklift (occasionally) to load, unload, and transport materials
• Use a table grinder as needed to prep metal components
• Palletize, wrap, and package finished goods for shipment
• Label materials and shipments clearly for accurate identification and delivery
• Perform basic data entry in Excel for inventory and shipping records
• Maintain a clean and safe workspace while working on your feet for most of the shift

Required Qualifications

• Experience with inventory control and cycle counting
• Forklift Operating experience
• Experience in manufacturing or heavy labor warehouse environments
• Ability to lift 50+ pounds consistently throughout the shift
• Experience with shipping and receiving processes
• Strong material handling skills (staging, palletizing, packaging, etc.)
• Basic computer skills, including Excel data entry / wms systems
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Manufacturing experience
• Mechanical aptitude or willingness to learn technical skills
• Experience working with metal materials or components

Why Join Our Team?

This position offers a clear path to permanent hire with excellent long-term benefits:

• Pay increase upon conversion
• Quarterly profit sharing (equivalent to approximately $1/hour additional)
• 100% employer-paid benefits upon permanent hire
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Jacksonville, FL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $22.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Jacksonville,FL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 18, 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.