Material Handler - Virginia Staffing : Job Details

Material Handler

Responsible for material control, accuracy, and flow to support building and shipping of various fiber optic and electrical products in a DoD contracting environment.

Responsibilities

• Use hands, tools, and/or machines to pick orders for shipment and to pick, prep, and kit jobs for production/assembly.
• Ensure production orders are picked accurately and in a timely manner according to the scheduled job start dates.
• Perform basic assembly functions in support of the overall picking/assembly process.
• Ensure material is accurately issued to production orders in the ERP system.
• Replenish the assembly line with components from the warehouse.
• Maintain accurate serial/lot traceability on all material at all times.
• Maintain required records of production and report any inconsistencies in equipment operation or materials to supervisor.
• Inspect and receive inventory shipments.
• Process receipts in ERP system.
• Put away inspected material.
• Properly package product for shipment.
• Process shipments in ERP system and on carrier sites.
• Maintain a clean, neat, organized, and accurate warehouse.
• Train and oversee Material Handler I personnel.
• Safely operate production tools and equipment.
• Safely lift/move material weighing 50 pounds individually or more with assistance.

Essential Skills

• Material handling
• Inventory control
• RF scanner usage
• Shipping and receiving
• Kitting experience
• Packing
• Forklift operation

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous warehouse kitting experience
• Ability to start ASAP after interview and passing DT

Why Work Here?

Join a company recognized within the defense industry for over 20 years, working with major defense contractors and government agencies. Experience a dynamic environment specializing in designing and fabricating fiber optic tools and custom cable assemblies.

Work Environment

Work in a new, climate-controlled, and clean warehouse facility. Required attire includes closed-toed shoes, jeans/work pants, and plain t-shirts. The shift is Monday-Thursday from 6am to 4:30pm, with optional overtime on Friday and Saturday.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Norfolk, Virginia.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/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 Norfolk,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 21, 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.