• Job Title: Material Handler
• Job Description
• The Material Handler supports the powder department by masking, prepping, hanging, packaging, and removing parts, while safely moving materials between various work centers. This role operates in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where safety, quality, and teamwork are essential, and requires consistent attention to detail when handling and processing metal parts.
• Responsibilities
• + Assist with masking, prepping, hanging, packaging, and removal of parts in the powder department.

+ Move materials efficiently and safely throughout the powder department to different work centers as needed.

+ Prepare parts for powder coating, including cleaning, masking, and arranging for processing.

+ Package finished parts carefully to prevent damage and ensure they meet quality standards.

+ Support powdering and sandblasting operations by handling parts before and after processing.

+ Use sit-down forklifts and other material handling equipment to load, unload, and transport materials.

+ Perform general labor tasks such as loading, unloading, picking, and packing in a production and metal fabrication environment.

+ Accurately calculate measurements using basic math functions, including fractions, decimals, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

+ Effectively use measurement tools such as tape measures (imperial and metric) and calipers to verify part dimensions.

+ Operate hand and power tools safely to assist with prepping and processing metal parts.

+ Follow all warehouse, company, and safety standards and policies at all times.

+ Work collaboratively as a self-motivated team player with minimal supervision in a fast-moving production environment.

+ Maintain a positive attitude and contribute to a supportive team culture.

+ Work a consistent schedule of at least 40-50+ hours per week to meet production demands.

• Essential Skills
• + Experience with material handling in a production or manufacturing environment.

+ Ability to perform general labor tasks including loading, unloading, picking, and packing.

+ Experience working in a metal shop, metal fabrication shop, or metalworking environment.

+ Ability to operate a sit-down forklift for loading, unloading, and moving materials.

+ Knowledge of prepping, packaging, powdering, and sandblasting parts.

+ Ability to accurately perform basic math calculations, including fractions, decimals, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

+ Proficiency in using measurement tools such as tape measures (imperial and metric) and calipers.

+ Ability to use hand and power tools safely and effectively.

+ Capability to perform heavy lifting as required in a production setting.

+ Ability to speak, read, write, and comprehend English.

+ Reliability to work at least 40-50+ hours per week.

+ Strong commitment to following safety standards and company policies.

+ Demonstrated ability to work as a self-motivated, collaborative team player with minimal supervision.

+ Consistently maintain a positive attitude in a fast-paced environment.

• Additional Skills & Qualifications
• + Previous experience in a powder coating or powder department environment.

+ Experience in inventory handling and material picking within a warehouse or production setting.

+ Comfort working in a fast-moving manufacturing environment with changing priorities.

+ Attention to detail when handling and inspecting metal parts.

+ Strong organizational skills for managing materials across multiple work centers.

• Why Work Here?
• Join a fast-paced manufacturing environment that values safety, quality, and teamwork, and offers the stability of full-time hours with opportunities for overtime. You will work alongside a supportive, collaborative team that encourages a positive attitude and self-motivation, while gaining hands-on experience in metalworking and powder operations.
• Work Environment
• This role is based in a manufacturing and metalworking environment within the powder department, involving regular handling of metal parts and use of material handling equipment, hand tools, and power tools.

The position operates on a 2nd shift schedule, working four ten-hour days from 2:30 p.m. to 1:00 a.m., Monday through Thursday, with the expectation of at least 40-50+ hours per week. The setting is fast-moving and production-focused, with strict adherence to warehouse and safety standards and policies.

• Job Type & Location
• This is a Contract position based out of Sparks, NV.
• 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 jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable 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 Sparks,NV.
• Application Deadline
• This position is anticipated to close on Sep 28, 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.