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Job Description

A Material Handling Associate is required to be cross-trained on multiple job tasks within the warehouse. This includes loading, unloading, lifting, and moving materials, driving forklift, and recording accurate data in a database or spreadsheet. The successful candidate must be able to work successfully and flex to different areas, read and follow work instructions, meet all quality standards, have an excellent safety record, and meet all attendance requirements.

Responsibilities

+ Use sit-down forklift to unload trucks and stack shelves.

+ Perform full Material Handler/Picker responsibilities.

+ Use a pick sheet to identify items on shelves and stack product on pallets for shipment.

+ Use a scan gun to scan items.

+ Aid in cleanup and upkeep of the warehouse.

+ Inspect product load for accuracy and safely move it around the warehouse or facility to ensure timely and complete delivery.

+ Move controls to drive vehicles and transport materials between loading, processing, and storage areas.

+ Operate lifting devices such as forklifts and hoists to load, unload, transport, and stack material.

+ Manually or mechanically load and unload materials from pallets, skids, and boxes and secure materials or products for transport to designated areas.

Essential Skills

+ Forklift operation

+ Material handling

+ Picking and packing

+ Use of pallet jack

+ At least two years of experience in a manufacturing, warehouse, or service environment

+ Good attendance record

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ High School Diploma or GED required

+ Forklift operator's license may be required

+ Attention to detail

+ Team player and problem-solving skills

+ Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods

Why Work Here?

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs that help our employees thrive in both their professional and personal lives. We are proud of our winning culture, which is inclusive and respectful at its core. We share a passion for serving customers, caring for others, and boldly challenging what’s possible for a sustainable world.

Work Environment

Indoor and outdoor work environment since unloading trucks will be required. This is a first shift opportunity from 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM, Monday through Friday, with occasional overtime during the week and sometimes on Saturday. Overtime is not guaranteed, but it has been available for employees lately. The ability to effectively communicate with all levels of internal company and external associates, both written and orally, is essential. Mobility within the work facility is required. The ability to lift and carry up to 25 lbs occasionally, 15 lbs repetitively, or 10 lbs continuously from floor to waist high for more than 2/3 of the work shift. Ability to lift/carry up to 35 lbs occasionally, 20 lbs repetitively, or 10 lbs continuously from waist to shoulder height for more than 2/3 of the work shift. Reach over the head repetitively for more than 2/3 of the work shift. Grip and pinch with hands and fingers repetitively, using fine motor dexterity and eye-hand coordination, for more than 2/3 of the work shift. Stand continuously for up to three hours at a time. Bend, twist, squat, kneel, and/or stoop repetitively for more than 2/3 of the work shift. Walk and climb stairs occasionally for more than 2/3 of the work shift.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Waco, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $17.60 - $17.60/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 Waco,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 20, 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.