Warehouse Material Handler
Job Description
The Warehouse Material Handler manages incoming and outgoing shipments, ensures accuracy in order fulfillment, and maintains inventory records in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role plays a critical part in the supply chain by ensuring materials, parts, and products are received, stored, and shipped efficiently in support of production and other internal teams.
Responsibilities
Support all activities related to inbound shipments, including unloading deliveries from trailers to the dock using a hand truck and/or forklift.
Handle heavy equipment unloads safely and efficiently.
Segregate inbound material into direct and indirect categories and stage material within the facility to support all external and internal teams.
Support the Production Control team with material moves for quality inspection, put-away actions, and material issues in support of all production teams.
Provide assistance to employees when preparing outbound parcel and freight shipments, ensuring they are processed through the appropriate shipment request forms.
Assist the Shipping & Receiving and Production Control teams with clearing out dunnage and removing empty boxes and crates from the inbound dock area.
Use basic inventory control practices to help maintain accurate inventory records.
Utilize ERP or WMS systems, when applicable, to support material handling and inventory activities.
Follow written work instructions and standard operating procedures to ensure safe and efficient warehouse operations.
Communicate clearly with team members and other departments to coordinate material flow and resolve issues related to shipments or inventory.
Essential Skills
Experience supporting warehouse and production functions within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, preferably in automotive, aerospace, or related industries.
Hands-on experience with material handling and inventory control activities.
Ability to operate or learn to operate forklifts and use hand trucks safely.
Familiarity with ERP or WMS systems for basic warehouse and inventory tasks.
Familiarity with spreadsheets such as Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word and other systems used for creating and following work instructions.
Ability to analyze problems, identify root causes, and recommend practical solutions.
Capability to lift up to 25 pounds regularly and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
Effective English communication skills, both oral and written.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing and warehouse environment.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Previous experience in automotive, aerospace, or other manufacturing industries.
Experience using ERP or WMS systems for inventory tracking and material movements.
Comfort working with spreadsheets for tracking materials and inventory.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy in handling materials and documentation.
Ability to follow detailed work instructions and standard operating procedures.
Strong teamwork skills and willingness to support multiple teams such as Production Control and Shipping & Receiving.
Why Work Here?
This opportunity begins as a contract-to-hire role, offering a pathway to long-term employment with a company that invests in its people. Once hired directly, team members receive comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage fully paid for the employee, early-stage stock options, and robust retirement savings options including 401(k), HSA, and FSA.
Work Environment
This position operates on a first-shift schedule, Monday through Friday, from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with flexibility to work additional hours as needed. The role is based in a large, very clean manufacturing environment focused on medium-duty electric vehicles, where safety, organization, and cleanliness are prioritized.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Garden Grove, CA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $27.00 - $29.00/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 Garden Grove,CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jun 19, 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.
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.
