Material Handler

Job Title: Material HandlerJob DescriptionThe Material Handler supports a heavy industrial manufacturing operation by safely moving, measuring, and preparing materials for production. This role focuses primarily on using overhead cranes and manual handling to load, unload, and stage materials, while maintaining accuracy, cleanliness, and flexibility across a variety of tasks.

Responsibilities

• Review work orders or follow verbal instructions to determine which materials or containers need to be moved, delivered, or staged.
• Use an overhead crane to move large industrial materials safely and efficiently throughout the facility.
• Load and unload materials onto and from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves by hand, ensuring proper placement and stability.
• Drill material and clean poles as needed, adapting to changing production requirements in a flexible role.
• Measure materials accurately, including preparing material for the burn table using a tape measure down to 1/16 of an inch.
• Move product and scrap to chip bins and trash containers as needed to support a clean and organized work area.
• Perform general labor and production support tasks, including manual lifting, staging, and material organization.
• Follow all safety procedures when operating equipment and handling heavy materials in a non-climate-controlled environment.
• Collaborate with team members and supervisors to prioritize tasks and ensure smooth workflow across warehouse and production areas.
• Maintain basic documentation as required, such as noting material movements or measurements in accordance with work orders.

Essential Skills

• Proven overhead crane experience in a heavy industrial environment, with the ability to safely move large materials.
• Heavy industrial material handling experience, including manual lifting and working with large, bulky items.
• Ability to read and follow work orders and verbal instructions accurately.
• Ability to use a tape measure confidently, including measuring down to 1/16 of an inch.
• Strong basic math skills, including the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Comfort working in a physically demanding role that involves manual labor and frequent material movement.
• Experience working in general labor, production, or warehouse environments.
• Ability to work safely and consistently in a non-climate-controlled manufacturing facility.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Machine operation experience is preferred, particularly for future opportunities after being brought on directly.
• Experience unloading materials and supporting warehouse operations.
• Familiarity with using an overhead crane more frequently than a forklift in daily material handling tasks.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing job duties and support various production and warehouse needs.
• Willingness to learn and grow into operator, lead, or supervisor positions over time.

Why Work Here?You join a team that values growth, flexibility, and long-term development within a heavy industrial manufacturing environment. There is a clear path to advance from a material handling position into machine operator roles and eventually into lead or supervisor opportunities after being brought on directly. The organization emphasizes hands-on experience, cross-training, and the chance to build a lasting career in industrial operations. Work EnvironmentThis role is based in a non-climate-controlled manufacturing facility with both inside and outside warehouse operations. The schedule typically runs Monday through Friday from 5:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with additional work on Saturdays as needed. You work around heavy industrial equipment and materials, frequently using overhead cranes and performing manual labor. The environment is fast-paced and physically demanding, with a strong focus on safety and teamwork in a production and warehouse setting. Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Tulsa, OK. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $19.00 - $19.00/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 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) Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Tulsa, OK. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 24, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Tulsa,OK.

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.