RME Jam Tech

Aerotek; Charlton (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Aerotek in Charlton, MA is hiring a Jam Tech/Material Handler to keep material handling systems running smoothly by clearing jams, performing basic maintenance, and using standard hand tools across diverse environments.

The role requires lifting up to 49 pounds, standing up to 12 hours, and a flexible schedule including nights and weekends; experience in production or material handling is preferred. This is a contract position onsite.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Proficiency in using standard hand tools for basic maintenance and repair tasks.
• Ability to lift and move equipment or materials weighing up to 49 pounds safely and repeatedly.
• Ability to stand and walk for shifts lasting up to 12 hours in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Ability to safely climb ladders and gangways to access elevated equipment and work areas.
• Ability to perform regular bending, lifting, and reaching both below the waist and above the head.
• Willingness and ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, nights, and holidays.
• Experience working in production or material handling environments is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Clear jams on conveyance and material handling equipment to maintain system uptime and ensure consistent operational flow.
• Safely climb ladders and gangways to access elevated equipment and resolve jam conditions in hard-to-reach areas.
• Use standard hand tools to complete assigned tasks across various operational and project-related activities.
• Follow established safe work practices while performing preventive maintenance checks on a variety of equipment.
• Move equipment and materials weighing up to 49 pounds as part of routine tasks.
• Stand and walk for shifts lasting up to 12 hours while performing duties throughout the facility.
• Perform regular bending, lifting, stretching, and reaching both below the waist and above the head to access equipment and components.
• Support production and material handling operations by promptly addressing equipment issues and minimizing downtime.
• Work a flexible schedule, including weekends, nights, and holidays, to support continuous operations as needed.

Skills

Lifting up to 49 pounds

Stand/walk up to 12 hours

Climb ladders & gangways

Flexible schedule (weekends/nights/hol

Production/material handling exp

Safety-conscious / PPE

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Job Title: Material Handler- Jam Tech

Pay: $23

Job Description

Join our team as a Jam Tech and help keep critical material handling systems running smoothly. In this role, you support key operational and project initiatives by safely clearing jams, performing basic preventive maintenance, and using standard hand tools to resolve issues across multiple work environments. You contribute directly to system uptime and operational flow by combining practical technical skills with a collaborative, adaptable mindset.

Responsibilities

• Clear jams on conveyance and material handling equipment to maintain system uptime and ensure consistent operational flow.
• Safely climb ladders and gangways to access elevated equipment and resolve jam conditions in hard-to-reach areas.
• Use standard hand tools to complete assigned tasks across various operational and project-related activities.
• Follow established safe work practices while performing preventive maintenance checks on a variety of equipment.
• Move equipment and materials weighing up to 49 pounds as part of routine tasks.
• Stand and walk for shifts lasting up to 12 hours while performing duties throughout the facility.
• Perform regular bending, lifting, stretching, and reaching both below the waist and above the head to access equipment and components.
• Support production and material handling operations by promptly addressing equipment issues and minimizing downtime.
• Work a flexible schedule, including weekends, nights, and holidays, to support continuous operations as needed.

Essential Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Proficiency in using standard hand tools for basic maintenance and repair tasks.
• Ability to lift and move equipment or materials weighing up to 49 pounds safely and repeatedly.
• Ability to stand and walk for shifts lasting up to 12 hours in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Ability to safely climb ladders and gangways to access elevated equipment and work areas.
• Ability to perform regular bending, lifting, stretching, and reaching both below the waist and above the head.
• Willingness and ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, nights, and holidays.
• Experience working in production or material handling environments is strongly preferred.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in production, material handling, or materials handling operations.
• Comfort working around conveyance and material handling equipment in an industrial setting.
• Strong awareness of safety practices and commitment to following established procedures.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and support multiple projects or work areas as needed.
• Effective communication skills to coordinate with team members and report equipment issues clearly.

Why Work Here?

You will join a team-focused environment where your practical skills directly contribute to keeping operations running smoothly and efficiently. The role offers the opportunity to develop hands-on experience with material handling systems while working alongside experienced maintenance and reliability professionals. You benefit from a culture that emphasizes safety, continuous improvement, and collaboration, with exposure to a variety of equipment and operational scenarios that can support your long-term growth in maintenance and engineering fields.

Work Environment

This role is based in an industrial production and material handling environment that relies on conveyance and material handling equipment to support continuous operations. You will regularly use standard hand tools and work around mechanical systems, often in elevated areas accessed by ladders and gangways. The position requires standing and walking for up to 12-hour shifts, frequent bending, lifting, stretching, and reaching, and the ability to handle items weighing up to 49 pounds. The work schedule may include nights, weekends, and holidays to support around-the-clock operations. The environment emphasizes strict adherence to safety procedures and the use of appropriate personal protective equipment, with practical, functional attire suitable for an active, hands-on role.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Charlton, MA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $23.00/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)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 16, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Charlton,MA.

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.