Job Title: Material Handler Job Description
As a Material Handler, you will ensure continuous production by supplying raw materials to production machines and removing finished products to the wash and packaging departments. You will operate Hi-lo and pallet jacks to move parts through the manufacturing process, load and unload customer and company trucks, and transport parts to and from the Inspection Department. Maintaining housekeeping and verifying incoming and outgoing materials to assure both quantity and quality are also key parts of this role.
Responsibilities
Provide production machines with raw materials to ensure continuous production.
Remove finished products from machines and transport to wash and packaging departments.
Operate Hi-lo and pallet jack to move parts through the manufacturing process.
Load and unload trucks as needed.
Transport parts to and from the Inspection Department.
Maintain housekeeping standards.
Verify incoming and outgoing materials for quantity and quality assurance.
Essential Skills
2 years of sit-down hilo experience in a manufacturing facility.
Experience in manufacturing, not distribution/logistics.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Experience stocking the line with raw goods.
8 months or more of tenure in previous roles.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Proficiency in operating Hi-lo, forklift, and handling materials.
Experience with inventory, RF scanners, order pulling, and forklift operations.
Why Work Here?
Join a supportive work environment where safety and quality are prioritized. Benefit from overtime opportunities and a shift premium for night shifts. Be part of a team that values experience and dedication in a clean, well-maintained facility.
Work Environment
The work environment features a facility with dim lighting and minimal noise from newer machinery, although the parts machined are large. The entire facility was recently cleaned. The dress code requires oil-resistant or steel-toed shoes, no cutoffs, forward-worn hats only, and no loose clothing. Enjoy a 30-minute unpaid lunch break and a 20-minute paid break. Shifts are 7:00 am to 5:30 pm, with mandatory overtime on Saturdays and Sundays if needed.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fraser, MI.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $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 Fraser,MI.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Feb 6, 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.
