Material Handler

The Material Handler safely moves, stages, and organizes inventory within a large warehouse environment to ensure materials are ready for installation teams. This role uses pallet jacks and hand tools to relocate materials, perform accurate inventory counts, and complete basic documentation to support smooth daily operations.

Responsibilities

• Move and stage inventory throughout the warehouse using a hand pallet jack and other material handling equipment.
• Prepare and organize materials so that installation teams have everything they need for upcoming projects.
• Perform regular inventory counts and verify quantities against documentation to maintain accurate stock records.
• Document material movements, counts, and any discrepancies clearly and accurately.
• Use hand and power tools to assist with basic assembly, repair, or preparation of materials as needed.
• Handle heavy lifting and extensive physical labor throughout the shift in a safe and efficient manner.
• Read and follow basic instructions, work orders, and, where applicable, simple blueprints or layout directions.
• Support general production and warehouse tasks such as organizing work areas, consolidating materials, and maintaining cleanliness.
• Assist with basic troubleshooting of material or equipment issues and notify appropriate personnel when problems arise.
• Collaborate with installers, technicians, and other team members to ensure materials are delivered to the right place at the right time.
• Follow quality assurance guidelines to ensure materials meet required standards before staging or installation.
• Adhere to all safety procedures, including proper use of personal protective equipment and safe operation of tools and equipment.
• Demonstrate reliable attendance and punctuality to support consistent workflow and project timelines.
• Flexibly support occasional Saturday work and longer shifts, typically 8–10 hours per day, based on project needs.

• Proven experience performing extensive physical labor in an industrial, construction, or warehouse environment.
• Hands-on material handling experience, including moving and staging inventory in a fast-paced setting.
• Ability to safely operate a hand pallet jack to move materials throughout the facility.
• Comfort with heavy lifting and prolonged standing, walking, bending, and carrying materials.
• Experience using hand and power tools for basic assembly, repair, or installation-related tasks.
• Mechanical aptitude and the ability to work with mechanical components or assemblies.
• Background in general labor, production, industrial, construction, carpentry, repair, assembly, or similar work.
• Basic understanding of inventory processes, including counting, organizing, and documenting materials.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and complete simple documentation accurately.
• Strong attendance and reliability, with a consistent track record of showing up on time and completing scheduled shifts.

• Experience working on large warehouse or distribution center projects, including prior exposure to Amazon facilities, is a plus.
• Familiarity with reading simple blueprints or layout drawings is beneficial.
• Exposure to installation, maintenance, or troubleshooting tasks in an industrial setting is an advantage.
• Experience supporting quality assurance, installation, or maintenance technician teams is helpful.
• Comfort working around a variety of trades and services in a busy, large-scale warehouse environment.

You join a high-visibility operation inside a major, large-scale warehouse environment, gaining valuable experience with complex logistics and installation projects. High-performing team members may earn the opportunity to travel with specialized project teams, broadening their skills and exposure to different sites. You work with experienced advisors and service partners who can help you grow your capabilities in industrial, construction, and warehouse operations.

Work Environment

This role is based inside a large, active warehouse facility with many moving parts and ongoing projects. You work closely with project advisors, installation teams, and service partners in a fast-paced, industrial setting. The schedule typically runs Monday through Friday with 8–10 hour shifts, with occasional work on Saturdays depending on project demands. The environment involves extensive walking, lifting, and material movement around racking, equipment, and staging areas. You use hand and power tools, pallet jacks, and standard warehouse equipment while following established safety procedures. The dress code includes steel-toe footwear, jeans, and a work shirt suitable for industrial and construction-related tasks.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Pooler, GA.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $22.00/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 Pooler,GA.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 28, 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.