Material Handler

Job Title: Material Handler

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Material Handler for the 1st Shift, which runs from 6:15 pm to 2:45 pm, Monday through Friday, with potential overtime on weekends. This role is essential in ensuring the smooth operation of our warehouse processes.

Responsibilities

• Pick components and prepare them for shipment.
• Unload trailers and receive products, ensuring they are properly put away.
• Load outbound trailers efficiently.
• Conduct cycle counts to maintain accurate inventory records.
• Respond to driver doorbells and direct carriers to the correct plants.
• Receive inbound materials, verifying information and quantity against packing slips or purchase orders.
• Identify and report any discrepancies found in the inbound materials.
• Use snips, hammer, and various hand tools to open loads, remove strapping, and safely dispose of wrapping materials.
• Place protective material around loads and use wrapping equipment for secure handling, storage, or final shipment.
• Handle and dispose of scrap or trash into the compactor, activating the compacting cycle as necessary.
• Maintain a clean and orderly warehouse condition.
• Perform operations and safety checks on equipment, including battery, brakes, and lift controls, prior to the start of each shift.

Essential Skills

• Experience in material handling.
• Proficiency with RF scanners.
• Strong mathematical skills.
• Experience in inventory management, picking, and packing.
• Familiarity with production processes.
• Ability to operate sit-down and stand-up forklifts.
• Experience with pallet jacks and general shipping and receiving tasks.
• Capability to perform general labor tasks.

Work Environment

The role is situated in a warehouse environment with a focus on safety and efficiency. Employees are expected to adhere to safety protocols and maintain cleanliness. This position requires the operation of various machinery, including forklifts and pallet jacks, and involves physical tasks such as lifting and moving materials.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Zeeland, MI.

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 Zeeland,MI.

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

About Aerotek:

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.