Material Handler/Inventory
- Morrisville, NC, United States
$20 USD / hour
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- Pay
- $20 USD / hour
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Job Title: Inventory AssociateJob DescriptionThe Inventory Associate coordinates inbound and outbound shipments by verifying paperwork, inspecting loads, and confirming that all product labels and tickets are accurate. This role serves as a key link between truck drivers and onsite operations, helping to prevent errors, damaged goods, and incorrect deliveries. The Inventory Associate also supports loading operations as needed and ensures that all inventory movements are documented and handled safely and efficiently.Responsibilities
- Receive paperwork from truck drivers and review all documents for completeness and accuracy.
- Walk around each truck to inspect loads and verify that labels and tickets match the shipment documentation.
- Confirm that all inbound and outbound shipments contain the correct products and quantities.
- Identify and report any issues such as broken items, damaged products, or incorrect inventory arriving or leaving the facility.
- Coordinate with truck drivers at the entrance shack to manage the flow of inbound and outbound traffic.
- Record and track inventory movements to maintain accurate records of shipments.
- Assist with loading and unloading trucks when needed, especially when team members are absent.
- Operate forklifts, including diesel lifts rated at approximately 5,0006,000 pounds, to move materials safely.
- Handle both single and double lifts when operating forklifts, following all safety procedures.
- Support material handling activities such as staging, organizing, and moving products within the yard or plant.
- Follow all safety protocols, including the use of required personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Work effectively in plant conditions that may include dust, noise, and temperature variations.
- Perform general labor tasks related to shipping, loading, unloading, and inventory control as assigned.
Essential Skills
- Proven experience operating forklifts, preferably diesel lifts rated around 5,0006,000 pounds.
- Ability to safely perform single and double lifts using a forklift.
- Hands-on experience with inventory handling, including checking labels, tickets, and shipment documentation.
- Experience in material handling, shipping, loading, and unloading activities.
- Capability to coordinate directly with truck drivers and manage paperwork for inbound and outbound shipments.
- Ability to work accurately and attentively when inspecting products to identify broken or incorrect items.
- Physical ability to lift items up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to sit and stand for extended periods during the workday.
- Comfort working in plant conditions that may include dust, noise, and temperature variations.
- Consistent use of PPE, including hard hat, safety shoes, ear protection, and eye protection.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience working in general labor, construction, or industrial environments.
- Previous exposure to shipping and receiving operations in a plant or yard setting.
- Strong attention to detail when verifying labels, tickets, and shipment accuracy.
- Effective communication skills to interact with drivers, loaders, and other team members.
- Reliability and flexibility to support loading operations when team coverage is needed.
Why Work Here?You join a team that values reliability, safety, and teamwork in a hands-on operational environment. The schedule offers consistent daytime hours and the opportunity to gain or deepen experience in shipping, receiving, and inventory control. You will work with supportive colleagues, develop practical skills in forklift operation and material handling, and contribute directly to smooth and efficient logistics operations.Work EnvironmentThis role is based at a plant entrance shack where you regularly coordinate with truck drivers and oversee inbound and outbound shipments. You work Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., typically totaling 4550 hours per week. The environment includes plant conditions such as dust, noise, and temperature variations, both indoors and outdoors. You will frequently perform physical tasks, including lifting up to 50 pounds and spending extended periods sitting and standing. The position requires the use of personal protective equipment, including a hard hat, safety shoes, ear protection, and eye protection. You will regularly operate diesel forklifts and work around loading and unloading equipment in an active industrial setting. Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Morrisville, NC. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/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 Morrisville, NC. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 18, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Morrisville,NC.
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.
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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.
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Skills
- Documentation
- Material handling
- Personal protective equipment
- Inventory management
- Forklift certification
- Handle paperwork
- Shipping and receiving
- Attention to detail
- Communication skills
- Teamwork
- Logistics
- Heavy lifting
- Unload equipment