Material Handler
2 days ago
Farmingdale
Job DescriptionJob Title: Material Handler Job Description The Material Handler receives, moves, and tracks parts and materials throughout the facility to support efficient production and accurate inventory control. This role safely loads and unloads materials, documents transactions, and maintains a clean and organized work area while collaborating with team members to support continuous improvement and a safe manufacturing environment. Responsibilities • Receive incoming parts and materials and place them in designated areas while maintaining accurate physical counts., • Perform periodic cycle counts to verify inventory accuracy and support inventory control processes., • Load and unload materials from delivery trucks and move them throughout the plant to various locations as needed., • Communicate promptly with the Inventory Manager or designated contact when inventory or material issues arise., • Continuously look for ways to improve floor space usage and material flow within the facility., • Properly document all work order travelers and related paperwork to ensure accurate records of material movement., • Support and participate in continuous improvement efforts within the department and facility., • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area at all times., • Complete assigned work within the given timeframe and according to established specifications and procedures., • Cooperate with other employees in the department to maintain a safe and productive working environment., • Adhere to all company safety regulations, guidelines, and best practices., • Operate material handling equipment, such as pallet jacks and forklifts, safely and efficiently., • Pick, pack, and prepare materials and products for internal use or shipment as required., • Use RF scanners or similar devices to track inventory and material movements when needed., • Perform other duties as assigned to support warehouse, shipping, and manufacturing operations.Essential Skills, • Material handling experience in a warehouse, stocking, or manufacturing environment is preferred., • Ability to safely operate a motorized forklift, including sit-down forklifts, is required., • Ability to push a cart or pallet jack with loads of up to several hundred pounds is required., • Capability to lift up to 50 pounds safely is required., • Ability to count and measure accurately to support inventory and production needs., • Understanding of inventory transactions within a production or manufacturing environment is preferred., • Ability to work with minimal supervision and stay productive throughout the shift is required., • Ability to arrive promptly for shift and stand and/or walk for the duration of the shift., • Ability to read, hear, speak, kneel, bend, and safely use a step ladder or stool., • Capability to work in a manufacturing environment with varying temperatures., • Energetic, team-oriented attitude with a focus on collaboration and safety., • Ability to work overtime when required to meet production and shipping demands.Additional Skills & Qualifications, • High school diploma or equivalent is preferred., • Previous warehouse, stocking, shipping, or inventory experience is preferred., • Experience using RF scanners or similar inventory tracking technology is beneficial., • Experience with picking and packing materials or products is an asset., • Familiarity with pallet jacks and other basic material handling equipment is helpful., • Comfort working in a fast-paced manufacturing or production setting., • Strong attention to detail and accuracy in documentation and inventory counts.Why Work Here? This opportunity offers significant room for growth within a stable manufacturing environment, allowing you to build your skills and advance your career over time. You will benefit from strong company benefits and the chance to work with a supportive, team-focused group that values safety, reliability, and continuous improvement. Work Environment The role is based in a manufacturing environment that can be hot or cold depending on the season and production conditions. You will spend most of the shift standing and walking, moving materials throughout the facility, and operating equipment such as pallet jacks, forklifts, and RF scanners. The work area emphasizes cleanliness, organization, and safety, and you will work closely with other team members in a busy, hands-on setting. Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Farmingdale, NY. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $19.00/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 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. Company DescriptionWe 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 meet 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 in solving 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.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 meet 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 in solving 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.