Material Handler

Job Title: Material Handler

Job Description

The Material Handler works in a clean, climate-controlled warehouse environment, picking and bagging orders, moving materials throughout the facility, and supporting shipping and receiving activities. This role uses RF scanners and stand-up forklifts to accurately handle inventory and ensure efficient order fulfillment. Candidates with stand-up forklift experience are preferred, but comprehensive training and certification on stand-up forklifts will be provided if needed.

Responsibilities

• Pick and bag orders accurately using RF scanners and follow established procedures.
• Move materials, boxes, and products throughout the warehouse or plant area in a safe and efficient manner.
• Operate stand-up forklifts to transport, load, and unload materials, following all safety guidelines.
• Support shipping and receiving activities, including staging, loading, unloading, and verifying materials.
• Use RF scanners to locate, track, and update inventory and order information in the system.
• Follow work instructions related to packaging, order picking, and material handling.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area in accordance with facility standards.
• Collaborate with team members and shift leads to meet production, shipping, and quality targets.
• Adhere to all safety policies and procedures while operating equipment and performing general labor tasks.
• Work assigned shift hours reliably, including extended shift times as scheduled.

Essential Skills

• Experience working in a warehouse, distribution center, or plant environment handling materials and boxes.
• Hands-on experience using RF scanners for order picking or inventory management.
• Ability to perform general labor tasks such as lifting, moving, and staging materials safely.
• Willingness and ability to operate stand-up forklifts after receiving training and certification.
• Basic understanding of shipping and receiving processes.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and work effectively as part of a team.
• Reliable attendance and ability to work 1st or 2nd shift as scheduled.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous stand-up forklift operating experience.
• Prior experience in a warehouse, distribution, or logistics environment.
• Experience with RF scanning systems in a production or distribution setting.
• Familiarity with SAP or EWM systems for inventory or warehouse management.
• Experience in packaging, order picking, and shipping and receiving operations.
• Experience working as a material handler, receiver, or forklift operator.

Why Work Here?

You will work in a clean, climate-controlled facility designed to support comfort and productivity throughout your shift. The environment encourages teamwork, open communication, and collaboration with approachable supervisors and shift leads. You will have the opportunity to gain or expand stand-up forklift skills through on-the-job training and certification, supporting your long-term growth in warehouse and distribution operations.

Work Environment

This role is based in a clean, climate-controlled warehouse or plant facility. Work involves standing, walking, lifting, and moving boxes and materials throughout the shift, as well as operating stand-up forklifts and using RF scanners and warehouse systems such as SAP/EWM. The position is available on multiple shifts, with core schedules of 6:30am–3:00pm for 1st shift and 3:00pm–11:30pm for 2nd shift, with the potential for extended hours as required (such as 4:30am–3:00pm on 1st shift and 3:00pm–1:30am on 2nd shift). The environment emphasizes safety, organization, and consistent, reliable work habits.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Sanford, NC.

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $19.44/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 Sanford,NC.

This position is anticipated to close on May 4, 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.