Material Handler

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Material Handler Job Description Responsibilities Work 50+ hours per week with a 5:00 AM start time, with limited flexibility for the right candidate. Physically move and handle materials and products throughout the facility, including lifting items up to 50 lbs and moving 12-foot copper bus bar and other heavy shop materials onto racking systems. Assist department leads with paperwork and basic data collection, including scanning forms, checking time records, and completing shop documentation. Perform inventory control tasks, including cycle counts every two weeks to help maintain accurate stock levels. Support each department on an as-needed basis by bringing required materials, tools, and supplies to work areas. Clean and organize departmental areas as needed, including discarding trash and putting away materials and tools. Assist in holding, hoisting, and moving materials using appropriate equipment and safe handling practices. Use basic computer systems and RF scanners to support material tracking, shipping and receiving, and data entry tasks. Operate material handling equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, and overhead cranes, as required and if trained. Follow all safety procedures and shop guidelines while performing repetitive labor duties in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Complete other duties as assigned in each department to support overall production efficiency. Essential Skills Ability to perform repetitive physical labor, including safely lifting up to 50 lbs and moving long and heavy materials such as 12-foot copper bus bar. Experience in material handling or general labor in a warehouse or manufacturing environment. Basic computer skills, including scanning forms, checking clock-in and clock-out times, and entering data on shop paperwork. Experience with inventory control and performing regular cycle counts, ideally every two weeks or on a recurring schedule. Basic math skills to support inventory, counting, and documentation tasks. Aptitude to train on new tasks and a strong willingness to learn on the job. Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and support multiple departments as needed. Why Work Here? Employees benefit from a comprehensive total rewards package that supports both their professional and personal growth. The organization offers paid vacation, 10 paid holidays, health, vision, and dental benefits including fully covered semi-annual cleanings, as well as life insurance coverage. A 401(k) plan and a company-sponsored profit sharing plan, including a 15% profit sharing component and production bonuses, reward employees for their contributions to the company's success. Team members also enjoy a temperature-controlled work environment and a generous tuition reimbursement program covering 75% of eligible education costs for themselves and immediate family members, helping them build long-term careers and expand their skills. The culture emphasizes global reach with localized support, advanced technology, and consistent product performance, offering employees the opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking, growth-oriented manufacturing organization. Work Environment The organization operates on a structured schedule with a 5:00 AM start time and expects 50+ hours of work per week, reflecting a busy production environment. The company is globally structured, with localized manufacturing, engineering, service, and support, and operates multiple product lines organized into global brands, all supported by a developed technology transfer and manufacturing system. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Burlington, NJ. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $20.00/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 Burlington,NJ.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Apr 17, 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.