Aerospace Material Handler - 2nd Shift

Job Title: Material Handler

Job Description

The Material Handler ships and receives aircraft parts, materials, cores, and equipment while maintaining accurate inventory records in the computer system. This role verifies incoming and outgoing items for damage, compliance with regulations, and proper documentation, and supports inventory accuracy through cycle counts, audits, and storage organization at a warehouse facility located at Van Nuys Airport.

Responsibilities

• Ship and receive parts, materials, cores, and equipment in a timely and accurate manner.
• Replenish inventory and update all related information in the computer system.
• Inspect incoming and outgoing packages to ensure there is no visible damage.
• Verify that all received items comply with applicable federal regulations and company policies.
• Confirm that documentation and traceability requirements are met, including part number, serial number, and shelf-life information.
• Perform shelf-life audits to ensure materials remain within acceptable usage dates.
• Conduct regular cycle counts to maintain accurate inventory levels.
• Build, adjust, or relocate shelving and storage areas to optimize space and organization.
• Handle parts and materials with care to prevent damage and maintain quality standards.
• Provide courteous and professional customer service to internal and external stakeholders.
• Use computer systems and software to track inventory, process transactions, and generate reports as needed.

Essential Skills

• 1–2 years of experience working in an inventory department or warehouse environment.
• Hands-on experience with shipping and receiving processes for parts and materials.
• Proficiency with computer systems for inventory tracking and data entry.
• Strong customer service skills when interacting with internal and external customers.
• Excellent attention to detail when verifying part numbers, serial numbers, and documentation.
• Ability to perform cycle counts and support accurate inventory control.
• Verifiable high school diploma, with proof of diploma or transcripts required during onboarding.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working with parts, materials, and stocking in a warehouse setting.
• Familiarity with handling and storing items with specific shelf-life requirements.
• Comfort working in a structured, process-driven environment with quality and compliance standards.
• Ability to organize and rearrange shelving and storage systems to improve efficiency.

Why Work Here?

Join a team that values accuracy, reliability, and strong customer service within a well-organized warehouse operation. You will work in a stable environment where clear procedures support your success and safety. The role offers the opportunity to develop and strengthen your inventory and logistics skills while contributing to an operation that supports aviation activities at a major airport location.

Work Environment

This position is based indoors in a warehouse facility at Van Nuys Airport. The work involves handling and moving parts and materials, using computer systems for inventory tracking, and working around shelving and storage areas. The dress code consists of a T-shirt, work pants, and closed-toe shoes, suitable for an active warehouse environment.

Schedule: Sunday-Thursday 2pm-10:30pm, Fridays/Saturdays off

This is a Contract position based out of Van Nuys, CA 91406.

The pay range for this position is $23.75 - $23.75/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Van Nuys,CA 91406.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 27, 2026.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

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.