Materials Handler @ Aerotek

Job Title: Materials HandlerJob DescriptionThis role supports the aluminum fencing and railings warehouse by handling materials throughout the production and shipping process. You will move products from the production area to shipping, inspect items for quality and accuracy, and prepare orders according to customer specifications. The position combines hands-on material handling, basic assembly, and inventory support in a clean, organized, and growing manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Remove finished aluminum fencing and railing products from the production area and stage them in the shipping area.
• Inspect products to ensure they are free from defects and verify that they match the correct items for each specific order.
• Match products to customer orders and pack them according to detailed customer specifications.
• Load products onto skids securely to prepare them for shipment.
• Operate a sit-down forklift to move skids within the facility and to load trucks safely and efficiently.
• Place protective cardboard or other materials around products to prevent damage during shipping and handling.
• Perform basic light assembly of parts when required to complete customer orders.
• Accurately count products and verify that each shipment is complete and correct before it leaves the facility.
• Assist in other departments as needed to support production, packing, or general warehouse operations.
• Operate a hand jack to move both empty and loaded skids throughout the plant.
• Load and unload push carts and move them to various production or staging areas in the facility.
• Enter and remove items from inventory systems, ensuring that paper and computer documentation is accurate and up to date.
• Follow established safety procedures and maintain a clean, organized work area.
• Work collaboratively with team members and supervisors to meet production and shipping deadlines.

Essential Skills

• Experience with basic packing and loading in a production or warehouse environment.
• Ability to safely lift and move items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Capability to operate or learn to operate a sit-down forklift in a warehouse setting.
• Comfort using a hand jack to move skids and materials.
• Attention to detail when inspecting products for defects and matching items to customer orders.
• Ability to accurately count products and verify shipment completeness.
• Basic comfort with paper and computer-based inventory documentation.
• Willingness to assist in multiple departments and perform general production and general labor tasks.
• Ability to work safely around packaging equipment, hand tools, and material handling equipment.
• Reliability, strong work ethic, and commitment to meeting customer and production needs.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Prior experience in production, assembly, inspection, packing, or general production work.
• Previous warehouse or general labor experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience operating forklifts or other material handling equipment.
• Familiarity with packaging, loading, and staging products for shipment.
• Comfort using basic hand tools for light assembly tasks.
• Interest in learning new skills through structured training and development programs.
• Alignment with values such as valuing people, serving the customer, rising to the challenge, and doing the right thing.

Why Work Here? You will join a clean, neat, and highly organized company that genuinely cares about its employees and fosters a strong, positive culture. The organization invests in training and offers a structured matrix and training program where the more skills you learn, the more you can earn. Many roles offer temp-to-hire opportunities with clear paths for growth and promotion from within. The company emphasizes valuing people, serving customers, rising to challenges, and doing the right thing, creating an environment where motivated individuals can build a long-term career.

Work EnvironmentThe work takes place in a clean, neat, and organized manufacturing and warehouse facility that produces aluminum railings and fencing for residential and commercial applications. You will work around production lines, packaging areas, and shipping docks, using equipment such as sit-down forklifts, hand jacks, push carts, and basic hand tools. The company is growing and offers many temp-to-hire positions with opportunities for advancement. The environment emphasizes safety, orderliness, and teamwork, with clear processes and training to support your success.

Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of New Holland, PA.

Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $17.25 - $19.25/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 9, 2026.

Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in New Holland,PA.

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.