Material Handler

<strong style="font-weight:700;">Job Title: Warehouse Material Handler</strong><br /><strong>Job Description</strong><p>The Warehouse Material Handler is responsible for the safe, accurate, and efficient movement, storage, and distribution of materials within the warehouse or production facility. This role supports daily operations by ensuring materials are received, stored, picked, packed, and delivered to the appropriate locations in a timely manner while maintaining inventory accuracy and workplace safety.<p><strong>Responsibilities</strong><ul><li>Receive, inspect, and unload incoming materials and products.</li><li>Accurately pick, pack, stage, and transport materials to designated locations.</li><li>Load and unload trucks, containers, and pallets using manual methods or material handling equipment.</li><li>Operate warehouse equipment such as pallet jacks, forklifts, and order pickers (as trained and certified).</li><li>Maintain accurate inventory records through manual counts, cycle counts, and inventory systems.</li><li>Label, sort, and store materials according to established procedures.</li><li>Prepare materials for shipment and ensure proper documentation is completed.</li><li>Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in accordance with company and safety standards.</li><li>Identify damaged or non-conforming materials and report issues to supervision.</li><li>Perform other warehouse or material handling duties as assigned.</li></ul><strong>Essential Skills</strong><ul><li>High school diploma or equivalent required.</li><li>Previous warehouse or material handling experience preferred but not always required.</li><li>Ability to read, understand, and follow written and verbal instructions.</li><li>Basic math and computer skills for inventory tracking and documentation.</li><li>Forklift or powered industrial truck certification preferred or ability to obtain certification.</li><li>Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently or as part of a team.</li></ul><strong>Additional Skills & Qualifications</strong><ul><li>1+ years minimum warehouse and production experience in a metals facility or manufacturing-related facility.</li><li>Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during a shift.</li><li>Frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling of materials, often up to 50 pounds.</li><li>Ability to bend, reach, and perform repetitive motions in a warehouse environment.</li><li>Willingness to work in varying temperatures and industrial conditions.</li></ul><strong>Why Work Here?</strong><p>Join a dynamic team where safety and efficiency are prioritized. Benefit from a supportive environment that encourages personal growth and skill development. Enjoy competitive benefits and the opportunity to work within a structured yet flexible shift system.<p><strong>Work Environment</strong><p>This position is typically located in a warehouse or manufacturing environment and may involve exposure to noise, moving equipment, and varying temperatures. Safety procedures and personal protective equipment must be followed at all times. Dress code includes jeans, t-shirts, steel-toed shoes, and PPE provided by the company. Shifts are structured as follows: 1st shift from 6am-2pm, 2nd shift from 2pm-10pm, and 3rd shift from 10pm-6am.<p><strong>Job Type & Location</strong><p>This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Wichita, KS.</p><strong>Pay and Benefits</strong><p>The pay range for this position is $19.20 - $20.20/hr.<p>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: <br /><span style="margin-left:10px;">• </span> Medical, dental & vision <br /><span style="margin-left:10px;">• </span> Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital <br /><span style="margin-left:10px;">• </span> 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available <br /><span style="margin-left:10px;">• </span> Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) <br /><span style="margin-left:10px;">• </span> Short and long-term disability <br /><span style="margin-left:10px;">• </span> Health Spending Account (HSA) <br /><span style="margin-left:10px;">• </span> Transportation benefits <br /><span style="margin-left:10px;">• </span> Employee Assistance Program <br /><span style="margin-left:10px;">• </span> Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)</p><strong>Workplace Type</strong><p>This is a fully onsite position in Wichita,KS.</p><strong>Application Deadline</strong><p>This position is anticipated to close on Jun 1, 2026.<p> </p> <p> </p> <font size="6"></font><h4>About Aerotek</h4> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p><b>San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:</b> <br />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.</p> <p><b>Massachusetts Lie Detector:</b> <br />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.</p> <p><b>Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):</b> <br />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.</p>

Back to blog

Common Interview Questions And Answers

1. HOW DO YOU PLAN YOUR DAY?

This is what this question poses: When do you focus and start working seriously? What are the hours you work optimally? Are you a night owl? A morning bird? Remote teams can be made up of people working on different shifts and around the world, so you won't necessarily be stuck in the 9-5 schedule if it's not for you...

2. HOW DO YOU USE THE DIFFERENT COMMUNICATION TOOLS IN DIFFERENT SITUATIONS?

When you're working on a remote team, there's no way to chat in the hallway between meetings or catch up on the latest project during an office carpool. Therefore, virtual communication will be absolutely essential to get your work done...

3. WHAT IS "WORKING REMOTE" REALLY FOR YOU?

Many people want to work remotely because of the flexibility it allows. You can work anywhere and at any time of the day...

4. WHAT DO YOU NEED IN YOUR PHYSICAL WORKSPACE TO SUCCEED IN YOUR WORK?

With this question, companies are looking to see what equipment they may need to provide you with and to verify how aware you are of what remote working could mean for you physically and logistically...

5. HOW DO YOU PROCESS INFORMATION?

Several years ago, I was working in a team to plan a big event. My supervisor made us all work as a team before the big day. One of our activities has been to find out how each of us processes information...

6. HOW DO YOU MANAGE THE CALENDAR AND THE PROGRAM? WHICH APPLICATIONS / SYSTEM DO YOU USE?

Or you may receive even more specific questions, such as: What's on your calendar? Do you plan blocks of time to do certain types of work? Do you have an open calendar that everyone can see?...

7. HOW DO YOU ORGANIZE FILES, LINKS, AND TABS ON YOUR COMPUTER?

Just like your schedule, how you track files and other information is very important. After all, everything is digital!...

8. HOW TO PRIORITIZE WORK?

The day I watched Marie Forleo's film separating the important from the urgent, my life changed. Not all remote jobs start fast, but most of them are...

9. HOW DO YOU PREPARE FOR A MEETING AND PREPARE A MEETING? WHAT DO YOU SEE HAPPENING DURING THE MEETING?

Just as communication is essential when working remotely, so is organization. Because you won't have those opportunities in the elevator or a casual conversation in the lunchroom, you should take advantage of the little time you have in a video or phone conference...

10. HOW DO YOU USE TECHNOLOGY ON A DAILY BASIS, IN YOUR WORK AND FOR YOUR PLEASURE?

This is a great question because it shows your comfort level with technology, which is very important for a remote worker because you will be working with technology over time...