Material Handler

Job Title: Material Handler / Forklift Operator

Job Description

This role is responsible for safely and efficiently moving, loading, unloading, and staging building materials in a combined warehouse and outdoor yard environment. You will primarily operate a sit-down propane forklift, support inventory control, prepare customer orders for shipment and pickup, and maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area. The typical day runs from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with a 30minute lunch, with mornings split between forklift operation and material staging and afternoons focused mostly on loading materials onto trucks.

Responsibilities

• Operate a sit-down propane forklift safely and efficiently throughout the shift.
• Load and unload flatbed trailers, box trucks, delivery trucks, and customer vehicles with lumber and building materials.
• Pull, pick, and stage customer orders accurately for shipment and pickup using RF scanners and related tools.
• Move, organize, and restock building materials in the warehouse and outdoor yard to maintain clear, orderly storage areas.
• Perform daily forklift safety and equipment inspections and promptly report any maintenance or safety concerns.
• Verify product quantities, locations, and item descriptions to support accurate warehouse inventory control.
• Use pallet jacks, reach trucks, and other material handling equipment to move and position materials as needed.
• Assist with general warehouse duties, including packing, packaging, shipping and receiving, and general labor tasks.
• Support loading trucks, picking orders, and completing other operational tasks as needed by the business.
• Maintain warehouse and yard cleanliness, including keeping aisles, loading areas, and storage zones free of debris and obstructions.
• Follow all warehouse, company, and OSHA safety procedures and guidelines at all times.
• Contribute to a fast-paced, team-oriented environment focused on accuracy, productivity, and strong customer service.

Essential Skills

• 1+ year of forklift operating experience preferred, including sit-down forklift use.
• Previous experience in a warehouse, distribution, or material handling role.
• Proven ability to load and unload trailers, trucks, and customer vehicles, ideally in a building materials or similar environment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds consistently and perform heavy lifting throughout the shift.
• Comfort working indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions such as heat, cold, rain, and snow.
• Strong attendance, reliability, and commitment to safety procedures.
• Experience with material handling, loading, unloading, and general labor tasks.
• Ability to perform order picking and order staging accurately and efficiently.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and climb on and off equipment for the duration of the shift.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience operating sit-down propane forklifts in a warehouse or yard setting.
• Exposure to stand-up forklifts, reach trucks, and pallet jacks.
• Experience in shipping and receiving, including use of RF scanners or RF scan guns.
• Experience with warehouse inventory, inventory control, and maintaining inventory accuracy.
• Comfort working around lumber, building materials, trucks, trailers, and other industrial equipment.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a warehouse and yard team.
• Interest in long-term stability, physical work, and career growth within warehouse, distribution, or logistics operations.

Why Work Here?

You will join a stable, full-time opportunity with consistent daytime hours in a growing industry that supports construction and infrastructure projects. The work environment is hands-on and highly collaborative, offering the chance to gain experience with specialized equipment and building products while developing valuable operational skills. You will have access to career advancement paths within operations, logistics, and leadership, supported by a safety-first culture that prioritizes employee wellbeing. The role provides a balance of independent work and teamwork, competitive compensation and benefits, and long-term growth potential in warehouse and distribution operations.

Work Environment

This position is based in a warehouse and outdoor yard environment with a regular schedule of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., including a 30-minute lunch break. You will work in and around forklifts, pallet jacks, reach trucks, flatbed trailers, box trucks, and delivery vehicles, as well as lumber and other building products. The role is physically active and requires standing, walking, bending, climbing on and off equipment, and lifting materials throughout the day. Work takes place both indoors and outdoors, so you should be comfortable working in changing weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and snow when in outdoor storage and loading areas. Personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, steel-toed footwear, gloves, hearing protection, and high-visibility vests may be required depending on tasks. The environment is fast-paced, safety-focused, and team-oriented, with a strong emphasis on accuracy, productivity, and high-quality customer service.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Bellingham, MA.

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $24.00/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 Contract to Hire position based out of Bellingham, MA.

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 10, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in Bellingham,MA.

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.