Material Handler

Aerotek • Ferndale, MI • 1d ago

Job Title: Material Handler

Job Description

Join a dynamic team in a food and beverage environment specializing in the production of hummus and salsa. You will work at the Ferndale location, where the majority of the salsa and hummus areas are maintained at cooler temperatures due to refrigeration requirements. This role involves operating and managing filler machines, ensuring they fill plastic containers with the finished product.

Responsibilities

Operate an electric pallet jack to move finished goods from the production lines to the dock.

Stock production lines with necessary containers and lids.

Understand and perform basic math to manage inventory and production runs.

Ensure proper operation and troubleshooting of machines.

Conduct inspections and weight checks for quality assurance.

Essential Skills

Experience with an electric pallet jack.

Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.

Proficient in basic math skills, including addition and subtraction.

Comfortable with computer operations, such as navigating apps on a smartphone or computer.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

In food and beverage or any industrial sector is advantageous.

Familiarity with industrial equipment like filling machines and mixers that use pneumatics, hydraulics, valves, and hoses.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage starting the first day of the month following your hire date. Employees are eligible for short-term and long-term disability, Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), and one week of PTO in the first year. Join a supportive environment that values work-life balance and offers career growth opportunities.

Work Environment

Work in a food and beverage environment where most areas are refrigerated to maintain product quality. Full PPE, including lab coats, hairnets, rubber gloves, and beard nets, is required. Shifts are available from 6am to 2:30pm, 2:30pm to 11pm, and 10:30pm to 6am, Monday through Friday, with mandatory Saturdays and potential Sunday shifts.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Ferndale, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $18.00/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 Ferndale,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 7, 2026.

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.

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