Material Handler

Job Title: Material Handler

Job Description

The Material Handler operates a sit-down forklift and performs a wide range of shipping, receiving, and material handling activities in a clean, organized warehouse environment. This role focuses on accurately picking, staging, loading, and unloading materials and supplies while maintaining inventory control and caring for company equipment. The position requires the ability to follow work orders, work effectively as part of a team, and complete tasks independently to keep operations running smoothly.

Responsibilities

• Operate a sit-down forklift safely and efficiently to move materials throughout the facility.
• Perform a variety of tasks related to shipping and receiving a wide range of materials and supplies.
• Read and interpret work orders to determine inventory locations and required quantities.
• Locate, pick, and pull inventory according to work orders and place the correct quantities on pallets.
• Stage product for outgoing freight and load trucks as needed.
• Wrap, weigh, and pack products as required for shipment.
• Load and unload trucks using forklifts, pallet jacks, and other warehouse equipment.
• Use RF scan guns and computer systems to support inventory control and warehouse operations.
• Maintain accurate warehouse inventory and support inventory control processes.
• Work as part of a team, taking direction when required, while also working independently to complete assigned tasks.
• Care for and properly maintain company-provided equipment, tools, and vehicles.
• Perform other tasks or projects as assigned to support warehouse and operational needs.

Essential Skills

• At least 1 year of forklift operating experience.
• Current OSHA forklift certification.
• Proficiency operating a sit-down forklift in a warehouse environment.
• Experience with shipping and receiving processes.
• Ability to perform material handling tasks, including loading and unloading trucks.
• Ability to read and follow work orders accurately.
• Experience picking orders and staging product for outgoing freight.
• Basic computer skills for supporting warehouse and inventory activities.
• Ability to lift up to 70 pounds safely.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working as a material handler in a warehouse or distribution environment.
• Experience using pallet jacks and RF scan guns.
• Experience in warehouse operations and warehouse inventory control.
• Familiarity with inventory control processes and procedures.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and accuracy in order pulling and inventory handling.

Why Work Here?

You will join a clean, well-organized facility that values its employees and fosters a positive team culture. Once hired directly, you can participate in a profit-sharing plan that rewards your contribution to the company’s success. The workplace offers a comfortable, casual environment with a nice cafeteria, vending machines, and company parties for various occasions. During hot days, refreshments such as Gatorade are provided to help keep you comfortable and hydrated.

Work Environment

The work environment is clean, organized, and maintained to support efficient warehouse operations. While the facility is not temperature controlled, it stays cool enough in the summer and does not become excessively hot. The role is based in a warehouse setting using sit-down forklifts, pallet jacks, RF scan guns, and computer systems to manage inventory and support shipping and receiving. Multiple shifts are available, including 1st shift from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., 2nd shift from 3:30 p.m. to midnight, and 3rd shift from 11:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. The dress code is casual, and employees have access to a nice cafeteria and vending machines on-site.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Marion, IA.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Marion,IA.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 24, 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.