Material Handler @ Aerotek

Job Title: Material HandlerJob DescriptionThe Material Handler supports custom packaging and crating operations by staging, organizing, and preparing materials, assisting with crate assembly, and ensuring products are packaged and ready for shipment. This role works closely with production teams in a fast-paced warehouse environment, maintaining a clean and safe workspace while upholding quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Stage and organize packaging materials including lumber, plywood, foam products, hardware, and shipping supplies.
• Assist with the assembly and construction of custom wood crates and packaging solutions.
• Measure, cut, and prepare materials according to specifications and work instructions.
• Support production teams with packaging, crating, and shipment preparation activities.
• Load, unload, move, and transport materials throughout the facility.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Inspect packaging materials and finished products to ensure quality standards are met.
• Follow all safety procedures and company work practices.
• Work both independently and as part of a team to stage materials, build crates, package products, and prepare shipments.
• Regularly lift, carry, push, and pull materials as part of daily workflow.

Essential Skills

• Experience with packaging, production, general labor, and material handling in a warehouse or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and accurately use a tape measure.
• Comfortable performing basic math calculations and measurements.
• Proficiency in using pallet jacks and forklifts to move and transport materials.
• Ability to pick, pack, and assemble materials and products according to work instructions.
• Physically capable of lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling materials throughout the shift.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and kneel for extended periods in a fast-paced production environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Reliable adherence to safety procedures and company work practices.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Prior assembly or construction experience, particularly working with lumber and plywood.
• Experience working in a fast-paced warehouse, distribution, or manufacturing setting.
• Comfort working both independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Ability to follow detailed specifications and written work instructions.
• Strong organizational skills for staging and managing materials and inventory.

Why Work Here? This opportunity offers a stable 4x10 schedule with weekly three-day weekends, supporting work-life balance while keeping you active and engaged. You will work alongside an experienced team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, gaining specialized packaging and crating skills and building hands-on expertise that can support long-term career growth. Work EnvironmentThis role operates in a fast-paced warehouse and distribution environment focused on custom packaging and crating operations.

You will work on the production floor, staging materials, building crates, packaging products, and preparing shipments throughout the facility. The work involves regular lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling of materials, as well as standing, walking, bending, and kneeling for most of the shift. You will use equipment such as pallet jacks and forklifts to move materials and will collaborate closely with team members while also completing tasks independently in an active, hands-on setting.

Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Tualatin, OR.

Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. 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)

Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 6, 2026.

Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Tualatin,OR.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.