Material Handler

The Material Handler B supports an electronics manufacturing environment by accurately receiving, inspecting, labeling, storing, issuing, and moving materials to ensure smooth production and inventory control. This role maintains precise material transactions in ERP and inventory systems, supports shipping and kitting activities, and helps keep the organization audit-ready. The position works closely with Purchasing, Planning, Production, Quality, Finance, and Materials Management to ensure materials are available, traceable, and handled in full compliance with company procedures and applicable regulatory requirements.

• Receive, inspect, and verify incoming materials against purchase orders, packing slips, bills of lading, and other shipping documentation.
• Record receipts, transfers, issues, and other material transactions accurately in ERP, property, or inventory systems.
• Label, identify, and route materials to the appropriate inspection, stockroom, warehouse, or production locations.
• Store, issue, kit, and relocate materials in accordance with work orders, pick lists, FIFO practices, and established material control procedures.
• Maintain stockroom and warehouse organization, part identification, material traceability, and housekeeping standards.
• Prepare materials for shipment, delivery, return, or transfer, including documentation for RMAs, customer deliverables, and internal moves.
• Support cycle counts, physical inventories, and research and resolve inventory discrepancies.
• Assist with internal and external audits by retrieving documents, reviewing transactions, and demonstrating material traceability.
• Communicate material status, shortages, receiving issues, and transaction discrepancies to internal stakeholders in a timely manner.
• Coordinate with Production, Planning, Purchasing, Quality, and Materials Management to support schedule execution and material flow.
• Follow safety, security, export, and property control procedures while handling company inventory and government or customer-furnished property.
• Support onsite warehouse, stockroom, and production operations and perform occasional off-site work as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support materials management and production operations.

• High school diploma or equivalent with a minimum of 4 years of relevant material handling, inventory, warehouse, or stockroom experience; or an associate degree or post-secondary coursework with 0–2 years of relevant experience.
• Experience receiving, storing, issuing, or shipping material in a manufacturing, aerospace and defense, electronics, or similarly regulated environment.
• Working knowledge of inventory control practices, including lot or serial traceability, FIFO, cycle counting, and basic material transaction discipline.
• Experience using ERP, warehouse, or inventory systems to process material transactions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications for documentation and reporting.
• Ability to read and verify shipping and inventory documents and maintain accurate transaction records.
• Ability to identify straightforward material discrepancies, escalate issues appropriately, and work under general supervision within established procedures.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective communication and follow-through skills when working with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and frequently lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work onsite and comply with applicable safety, quality, property control, and export or regulatory requirements.
• Hands-on experience with material handling activities such as forklift operation, inventory handling, picking, production support, and labeling.
• Experience with RF scanners and inventory control processes, including cycle counts and planning and scheduling support.
• Familiarity with quality control considerations when handling materials.

• Experience supporting electronics manufacturing or aerospace and defense operations.
• Familiarity with government property controls and FAR or DFARS requirements.
• Experience with Microsoft Business Central, Navision, or similar ERP platforms.
• Experience supporting internal or external inventory or compliance audits.
• Working knowledge of ITAR or EAR handling requirements.
• Reputation for reliability, strong attention to detail, and excellent internal customer service.
• Comfort working in a semi climate-controlled warehouse environment and supporting multiple sites as needed.

Join a clean, safe, and well-organized operation that offers strong growth potential and meaningful opportunities to expand your skills in a regulated manufacturing environment. You will benefit from great benefits and a supportive culture that values reliability, attention to detail, and collaboration across teams. The environment encourages continuous learning, cross-functional exposure, and long-term career development.

You will work primarily in a semi climate-controlled, clean warehouse environment that supports electronics manufacturing operations. The role is based mainly at the Sterling location, with flexibility to assist at nearby facilities in Chantilly and Fairfax when needed. The setting emphasizes organization, cleanliness, and adherence to safety, quality, export, and property control procedures. You will regularly use material handling equipment such as forklifts, RF scanners, ERP and inventory systems, and standard office software while working closely with warehouse, stockroom, and production areas.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fairfax, VA.

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $26.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Fairfax,VA.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 2026.

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.

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 meet 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 in solving 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.