Material Handler @ Aerotek

Job Title: Material HandlerJob DescriptionThe Material Handler supports excipient operators and chemical handlers by safely moving, storing, and preparing materials used in the pharmaceutical industry. This role works on 1st shift (7:00 a.m.3:00 p.m.) or 2nd shift (3:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.), Monday through Friday, and spends approximately half of the day operating a forklift while the remainder is focused on shipping, inventory, and clean room support activities.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload trucks and move product on cartons, pallets, and in rail car containers using a forklift and other material handling equipment.
• Store, pick, stage, and ship products according to work orders and established procedures.
• Support excipient operators and chemical handlers and remain open to assisting wherever needed, including outside the shipping department.
• Work in a clean room environment to assist with bulk filling and operate filling machines as required.
• Handle products used in the pharmaceutical industry with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail, ensuring precise documentation at all times.
• Lift up to 50 pounds regularly and remain on your feet for the entire shift while bending, twisting, and lifting.
• Load trucks and package orders to meet customer and internal requirements.
• Weigh, measure, and check raw materials in accordance with work orders and batch tickets.
• Manage and track inventory, including putting away stock and documenting low levels or shortages.
• Assist with cycle counts and audits and make inventory adjustments in the computer systems.
• Operate a shrink-wrap machine to prepare products for shipment and storage.
• Utilize an ERP system for documentation, tracking, and sign-offs for each operation completed during down packing.
• Work within ISO 9001:2015 quality standard guidelines and follow all relevant procedures and work instructions.
• Organize the work area and stock products to maintain a clean, efficient, and safe workspace.
• Wear required personal protective equipment, including a ventilated hood when working in the clean room and assisting with bulk filling.
• Follow detailed work orders and documentation requirements to ensure compliance with quality and safety standards.

Essential Skills

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 2 years of forklift experience, including sit-down or stand-up reach truck operation.
• Demonstrated experience working with very detailed documentation and strictly following work orders.
• Strong basic math skills to calculate weights and measurements accurately.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand, bend, twist, and move throughout the entire shift.
• Comfort working in a clean room environment and handling chemicals when required.
• Ability to work on 1st or 2nd shift, Monday through Friday, and remain flexible in assisting different areas of the operation.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in documentation and inventory tracking.
• Ability to use computer systems, including ERP software, for documentation, tracking, and inventory adjustments.
• Commitment to following ISO 9001:2015 quality standards and all safety procedures.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience as a chemical handler, batch mixer, or in a similar material handling role is a plus.
• Previous experience working in a clean room environment is highly beneficial.
• Familiarity with batch tickets and down packing processes.
• Experience using ERP systems for production or inventory documentation.
• Steel toe boots required for daily work.
• Willingness to maintain appropriate grooming standards, including being clean shaven when required for certain chemical handling or clean room tasks.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to keep work areas well stocked and orderly.
• Ability to thrive in a small team environment with fewer than five people per off shift.

Why Work Here? Employees join a stable, growing operation where turnover is extremely low and the environment is exceptionally clean and temperature controlled. The organization treats contractors like full-time employees from day one, including participation in holiday celebrations and company events. Management places a strong emphasis on training, support, and professional development, creating a family-like atmosphere where people want to work and stay. With the recent addition of 2nd and 3rd shifts, there are meaningful opportunities for growth and advancement. Team members enjoy competitive compensation and strong benefits upon permanent hire, and those who demonstrate excellent attendance and a positive attitude are actively considered for long-term roles.

Work EnvironmentThe facility is a highly clean, temperature-controlled manufacturing and distribution environment focused on excipients used in medicines in pill and liquid form. The department has a small-team structure, with about three people on 1st shift and fewer than five people per off shift, contributing to a close-knit, family-style culture. Approximately 40 employees work at this location, and the site is part of a global network certified to manufacture excipients under stringent quality standards.

Work is performed on 1st shift (7:00 a.m.3:00 p.m.) or 2nd shift (3:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.), Monday through Friday. Employees spend about half of their day on forklifts and the rest performing shipping, inventory, and clean room support tasks. The environment follows ISO 9001:2015 quality guidelines and uses ERP systems for documentation and tracking. Team members are on their feet for the entire shift, frequently bending, twisting, and lifting up to 50 pounds.

Steel toe boots are required, and appropriate personal protective equipment, including ventilated hoods, is worn when working in the clean room or with certain chemicals. The culture emphasizes safety, cleanliness, training, and mutual respect, creating an environment where employees feel supported and valued.

Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Aurora, OH.

Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $21.07 - $21.07/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 Oct 30, 2026.

Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Aurora,OH.

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.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

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