Warehouse Material Handler

Job Title: Material Handler

Job Description

We are seeking dedicated Material Handlers to join our team, with opportunities available on both the 2nd and 3rd shifts. Material Handlers will be allocated to either the sheet metal bay or the bar bay depending on current operational needs.

Responsibilities

Complete 2–3 weeks of safety and certification training, followed by 3–4 weeks of hands-on forklift and procedural training

Operate forklifts (high reach, side loader, sit-down) and overhead cranes

Handle order picking, material movement, truck loading, and metal banding

Lift up to 55 lbs; use team lifts or equipment for heavier items

Maintain safety standards and support team operations

Essential Skills

Experience operating sit-down forklifts, stand-up/side loader forklifts, and overhead cranes.

Proven ability in material handling, order pulling, and banding.

Strong focus on accountability, safety, and teamwork.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Saw operation and metal working skills such as deburring and grinding are advantageous.

Eagerness to learn and adapt to new tasks and equipment.

Why Work Here

We offer competitive pay with shift differentials, attendance bonuses, and full benefits—medical, dental, vision, 401k match, profit sharing, and free life/AD&D insurance. Enjoy scheduled raises and a supportive team that values long-term growth.

Work Environment

Work in a newly expanded, 197,000 sq. ft. facility with modern equipment—95% of machinery is less than a year old. The space is bright, clean, and efficient.

2nd Shift: Mon–Fri, 3 PM–11:30 PM

3rd Shift: Sun–Thurs, 11 PM–7:30 AM

Additional hours may be required.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Hellam, Pennsylvania.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $18.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Hellam,PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 31, 2025.

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.