Job Description
**Job Title: Material Handler**
**Job Description**
We are seeking a diligent and skilled Material Handler to join our team. The role involves operating forklifts and pallet jacks to manage and transport raw materials, scrap, and finished goods within the facility. The ideal candidate will have experience in a manufacturing environment and will adhere to safety protocols at all times.
**Responsibilities**
+ Operate forklift and pallet jack to load/unload raw material, scrap, and move finished goods within the facility.
+ Identify, pick, and transport correct raw materials and parts to their respective locations.
+ Operate all equipment in a safe manner, following company policies and procedures.
+ Demonstrate proper use of PPE at all times, including safety glasses, eyewear, and cut-resistant gloves.
+ Pick orders and replenish work stations.
+ Manage paper pick tickets efficiently.
**Essential Skills**
+ Material handling
+ Order picking
+ Forklift operating
+ Inventory management
+ General labor
+ RF scanner usage
+ Pallet jack operation
+ Sit down forklift operation
+ Replenishment and stocking
+ Inventory count
**Additional Skills & Qualifications**
+ High School Diploma or GED
+ 1-2 years of manufacturing experience
+ Ability to read and understand Bills of Material
+ Proficiency in using basic hand tools
**Why Work Here?**
Our company offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, with substantial contributions to annual deductibles. We provide life insurance, a 401k plan with a generous match, and paid time off. Employees enjoy company lunches, anniversary gifts, and annual reimbursements for safety gear. We also have an Employee of the Month program with monetary rewards and occasional raffle giveaways. The company values skills and tenure, offering raises accordingly.
**Work Environment**
The role is based in a production environment, which can be loud and dirty. The position is for the first shift from 7 am to 3:30 pm, where you will work at a station managing pick ticket orders and using carts to replenish work stations.
**Job Type & Location**
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
**Pay and Benefits**
The pay range for this position is $17.50 - $17.50/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 Bethlehem,PA.
**Application Deadline**
This position is anticipated to close on Jun 3, 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.