**Material Handler** **Pay Rate:** $21.15/hour **Location:** Portland, OR **Schedule:** Friday-Monday | 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM | 4x10s **Job Overview** The Material Handler supports warehouse receiving and production operations by unloading incoming materials, accurately verifying and processing inventory, and delivering materials to production in a timely manner. This role is critical to ensuring materials are received, stored, and staged accurately while maintaining a safe, clean, and organized warehouse environment. **Key Responsibilities** + Safely unload incoming freight trucks containing raw ingredients, packaging, and related materials + Inspect and verify shipments against Bills of Materials (BOMs) and Purchase Orders (POs) + Communicate receiving details and discrepancies to the receiving clerk for accurate inventory updates + Check materials into inventory using warehouse systems and handheld scanners + Stock materials in assigned warehouse locations or deliver directly to production as needed + Operate stand-up forklifts safely after on-the-job training + Use additional material handling equipment to move, stage, and load materials throughout the facility + Stage materials to support production schedules and inventory availability + Maintain cleanliness of warehouse areas, including breaking down wrap, pallets, and waste materials + Sort and prepare recyclable materials according to facility procedures + Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and quality standards in all warehouse and production-adjacent activities + Work collaboratively with teammates and communicate clearly to support operations + Follow all safety protocols and remain alert to forklift and equipment traffic **Required Qualifications** + Experience in material handling within a warehouse or production environment + Forklift experience or willingness to learn stand-up forklift operation + Ability to safely operate forklifts and material handling equipment + Familiarity with warehouse receiving and inventory verification processes (BOMs and POs) + Experience with inventory handling, stocking, and order picking + Comfortable using handheld scanners or inventory tracking devices + Knowledge of GMP and basic quality control standards + Ability to work on concrete floors in an active warehouse environment + Strong communication skills and a team-oriented mindset **Preferred Qualifications** + Production support experience, including staging materials for manufacturing lines + Experience in inventory management and warehouse staging + Strong attention to detail when inspecting and verifying materials + Commitment to maintaining a clean, organized, and safe workspace **Why Work Here?** This company offers a supportive, team-focused culture where employees are valued and recognized. You'll receive medical benefits, growth opportunities, and regular employee appreciation initiatives-including company giveaways and complimentary food items such as granola bars and oatmeal. The work environment promotes stability, advancement, and a positive workplace where your contributions are noticed. **Work Environment** + Warehouse setting with concrete floors and frequent forklift traffic + Primarily stand-up forklift operation (training provided) + Fast-paced, safety-focused environment requiring constant awareness + Team-oriented, upbeat culture with strong camaraderie **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of PORTLAND, OR. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $21.15 - $21.15/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 PORTLAND,OR. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on May 11, 2026. **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.