**Job Title: Material Handler** **Job Description** The Material Handler I is an entry-level position responsible for supporting production and inventory operations. This role involves pulling and issuing materials based on job pick tickets, delivering materials to maintain production schedules, processing material returns, troubleshooting material-related issues, performing physical receiving and check-in, stocking materials in designated bin locations, kitting production orders, conducting cycle counts, and packing/crating for outside processing, spare parts, or finished goods. The Material Handler is crucial in helping the team meet daily, weekly, and monthly production and inventory goals while supporting inventory accuracy and participating in physical inventory counts. **Responsibilities** + Kit production orders according to pick tickets and package finished goods in preparation for production or shipment, ensuring proper identification when required. + Physically check in and verify incoming materials against inventory records to confirm correct quantities, part numbers, and accuracy before stocking in designated locations. + Move materials and finished goods as needed to support picking, delivery to end users, receiving to bin locations, or shipments to external customers for production support. + Build and maintain effective communication with departments such as Quality, Purchasing, Production, and Manufacturing to ensure smooth daily operations. + Immediately report any non-conforming equipment, materials, or sub-assemblies to the relevant supervisors and engineers, and properly identify and segregate non-conforming parts to prevent use. + Inform the Material Lead if parts are missing or not located in their assigned bin. + Perform a full range of material handling duties, including issuing, transferring, and moving materials. + Conduct inventory cycle counts as needed and serve as a backup for inventory control activities. **Essential Skills** + Must be a US Citizen. + High School Diploma or equivalent. + Able to pass forklift certification. + Able to pass manlift/cherry picker certification. + Ability to lift 50 lbs. + Ability to stand for long periods. + Ability to work in a non-climate-controlled environment. + Computer skills required with knowledge of Microsoft Office, with emphasis on Excel. + Ability to speak, read, and write in English. + Possibility for required overtime to meet customer shipping deadlines. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Epicor ERP/MRP knowledge is desirable. + 1-year recent receiving, inventory control, or warehouse experience in a manufacturing environment (preferred). + ISO 9001:2015 Standard knowledge desirable. **Why Work Here?** Join a team where you have the opportunity to cross-train into different departments and learn a trade. Many employees have moved into roles such as Buying, Expeditor, and Assembly. The company culture is one of pride, as the work helps save lives. Enjoy lots of overtime opportunities, double time for hours worked over 48, and holiday pay for the major 10 holidays. Employees are invited to all internal events and are considered a vital part of the team. The company is financially strong, with no layoffs expected, and is forecasted to grow significantly in the coming years. **Work Environment** Work in an indoor shop environment with standard shifts available, including a first shift from 6am to 2:30pm and a second shift from 11:30am to 8pm. Be prepared for varying hours, including overtime and weekends, and wear steel-toed shoes/boots, work jeans/pants, and a plain T-shirt. The company is a defense and security provider offering innovative protective technologies and products worldwide. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $23.00/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 Chandler,AZ. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Oct 1, 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.