Material Handler

Job Title: Material Handler

Job Description

The role of a Material Handler involves supporting the assembly and material handling teams in production and product packaging. You will use hand and power tools to perform assemblies on an assembly line, following work procedures to complete builds. Additionally, you will be trained in shipping and receiving to support the warehouse and materials team, responsible for shipping out inventory and bringing materials to the production team.

Responsibilities

• Perform robotics assembly and testing.
• Move materials efficiently.
• Collect and analyze data.
• Conduct manual assembly tasks.
• Test components for quality assurance.
• Perform visual inspections.
• Track and reconcile inventory.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in using a variety of hand tools to assemble and repair large mechanical assemblies.
• Dexterity for manual assembly.
• Strength and endurance to assemble, install, and test larger components (up to 50 lbs).
• Experience with basic power tools.
• Ability to follow work instructions provided for each assembly job.
• Effective team communication skills.
• Capability to train and learn new duties.
• Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of lean manufacturing and its tools, including 5S Principles and Kaizen.
• Experience with manufacturing execution systems.
• Certificate or degree in electro-mechanical fields.
• Experience with materials handling, including the use of hand tools and pallet jacks.
• Any type of shipping experience.
• Ability to read work instructions.
• Experience in assembly and warehouse operations (picking, stocking, material handling).

Why Work Here?

This position offers the opportunity for permanent employment between 5 to 11 months, with growth potential in both experience and pay rates. The state-of-the-art facility provides a dynamic environment where candidates can learn a variety of skills across both the warehouse and assembly sides of the business.

Work Environment

The position operates on the 1st shift from 6:15 am to 2:45 pm.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of North Reading, Massachusetts.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $19.00/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 North Reading,MA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 6, 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.