Warehouse Jam Technician
Job Description
Join a dynamic Reliability & Maintenance Engineering team where you play a hands-on role in keeping conveyance and material handling equipment operating smoothly. You will focus on clearing equipment jams, supporting preventive maintenance activities, and assisting with various operational projects across the facility. This role is ideal for someone who is mechanically inclined, comfortable working around machinery, and eager to contribute to safe and efficient operations in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
Clear jams on conveyance systems and material handling equipment to maintain system uptime and consistent operational flow.
Climb ladders and gangways safely to access elevated equipment and resolve jam conditions in hard-to-reach areas.
Use basic hand tools to perform assigned tasks in support of maintenance and project activities.
Follow established safe work practices while assisting with preventive maintenance checks on a variety of equipment.
Move, lift, and handle equipment and materials weighing up to 49 pounds as part of daily tasks.
Stand and walk for shifts lasting up to 12 hours while working in and around active equipment and machinery.
Perform regular bending, lifting, stretching, and reaching both below the waist and above the head to complete tasks safely and effectively.
Support project initiatives by applying practical mechanical skills and a collaborative approach to help resolve operational challenges.
Work a flexible schedule that may include weekends, nights, and holidays to support continuous operations.
Essential Skills
High school diploma or equivalent educational
Proficiency in using standard hand tools for basic mechanical tasks.
Mechanical aptitude and comfort working around equipment and machinery.
Ability to lift and move items weighing up to 49 pounds on a regular basis.
Ability to stand and walk for up to 12-hour shifts in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to climb ladders and gangways safely to access elevated work areas.
Ability to perform frequent bending, lifting, stretching, and reaching below the waist and above the head.
Availability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, nights, and holidays.
At least 6 months of experience in manufacturing, construction, or distribution, or other general labor roles in an industrial environment.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Demonstrated mechanically inclined mindset with a willingness to learn new equipment and processes.
Experience working around conveyor systems, material handling equipment, or similar industrial machinery.
Ability to follow safety procedures and guidelines consistently while working in and around active equipment.
Strong attention to detail when performing tasks that impact equipment uptime and operational flow.
Dependable work ethic and ability to collaborate with maintenance and operations teams.
Why Work Here?
Join a team-focused environment where your hands-on skills directly support safe and efficient operations. You will gain valuable experience working with industrial equipment while developing your mechanical abilities and problem-solving skills. The role offers exposure to a variety of projects, opportunities to learn from experienced maintenance professionals, and the chance to grow within a high-paced, continuously operating facility.
Work Environment
This role is based in an industrial facility that operates around active conveyance systems and material handling equipment. You will work on your feet for extended periods, often up to 12-hour shifts, in a fast-paced environment that requires frequent walking, climbing ladders and gangways, and performing physical tasks such as lifting up to 49 pounds and reaching above the head and below the waist. The work schedule may include nights, weekends, and holidays to support continuous operations. You will regularly use standard hand tools and work in areas with moving machinery, following strict safety practices and guidelines at all times. Appropriate work attire suitable for an industrial setting is required to support safe and efficient task performance.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Rialto, CA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $22.00/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)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Rialto, CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 26, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Rialto,CA.
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.
