Materials Handler

The Planet Group; Waltham (MA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading robotics manufacturing company is seeking a Material Handler for a 6-month contract in Waltham, MA. This hands-on role offers a dynamic and energetic workplace, fantastic perks like free daily lunch, and the opportunity to work with cutting-edge robotics technology. Ideal candidates will have experience in material handling or logistics in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Daily free lunch

Beer Fridays

Free on-site parking

State-of-the-art collaboration space

Qualifications

• Experience in material handling, kitting, or logistics within an R&D environment.
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems.
• Ability to manage multiple, time-sensitive tasks.

Responsibilities

• Kit and deliver materials for ongoing prototype builds.
• Transport components between inventory and build teams.
• Contribute to improvements in material flow and process efficiency.

Skills

Material handling

Logistics experience

Attention to detail

Team player

Basic computer skills

Comfortable lifting up to 50 pounds

Job description

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Job Title: Material Handler

Location: Onsite – Waltham, MA 02451

Employment Type: Contract (6 Months)

Pay Rate: $28/hr

Work Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

Job Title: Material Handler

Location: Onsite – Waltham, MA 02451

Employment Type: Contract (6 Months)

Pay Rate: $28/hr

Work Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

Introduction

TPG is hiring a Material Handler for an exciting 6-month contract at a leading robotics manufacturing company in Waltham, MA. This is a rare opportunity to work hands-on in a cutting-edge R&D facility surrounded by robotics innovation, collaborating with a dynamic team that brings prototypes to life. Ideal for candidates with material handling or logistics experience in fast-paced technical environments, this role offers a high-energy workplace and fantastic perks like free daily lunch, beer Fridays, and on-site parking.

Required Skills & Qualifications

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  Experience in material handling, kitting, or logistics within an R&D or prototype manufacturing environment

  
  


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  Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Salesforce, or similar) for inventory tracking

  
  


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  Comfortable lifting up to 50 pounds and using material handling equipment

  
  


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  Basic computer skills for communication and tracking (email, spreadsheets)

  
  


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  Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple, time-sensitive tasks

  
  


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  Effective team player with excellent communication skills

  
  

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

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  Prior experience working with robotics, electronics, or fast-paced tech build environments

  
  


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  Exposure to inventory systems or warehouse operations in prototype builds

  
  

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

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  Kit and deliver materials for ongoing prototype builds

  
  


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  Transport components, assemblies, and boards between inventory, build teams, and technicians

  
  


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  Return unused or completed materials to inventory with accurate system updates

  
  


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  Assist in verifying material availability and report shortages or discrepancies

  
  


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  Move materials between build, test, and storage spaces safely and efficiently

  
  


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  Contribute to improvements in material flow, tracking, and process efficiency within the R&D team

  
  

Company Benefits & Culture

Join a robotics pioneer pushing the limits of innovation. This employer offers:

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  Daily free lunch and beer Fridays

  
  


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  A unique and exciting tech-driven workplace – robots walk the halls!

  
  


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  Free on-site parking

  
  


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  State-of-the-art lunch and collaboration space

  
  


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  An opportunity to be part of a visionary team developing next-gen robotics systems

  
  

Apply now to join a world-class robotics team building the future—one prototype at a time.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting

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