Material Handler

Posted on October 3, 2025

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Job details

  • Profession: Uncatalogued Profession

  • Country of the Job: Canada

  • State of the Job: ON

  • City of the Job: Waterloo

  • Job Application Deadline (Year): 2025

  • Type of job: Contract

  • Job salary amount given (annually): $30,000 - $50,000

  • Hiring Company: Aerotek

  • Mode of Work: Onsite

  • Applier's country: Canada

  • Benefits Included: Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Stock shares, Disability protection

Job Title: Material Handler

Job Description

As a Material Handler, you will be responsible for moving materials and finished goods to their designated areas manually or by using material handling equipment such as tow motor, crane, wagon, and transfer train. You will ensure that all products are in their proper stock location according to the floor plan and maintain a hazard-free stock area at all times. You will also use a hand scanner to input stored locations of materials in the warehouse and ensure tags are correct and in place.

Responsibilities

  • Move materials and finished goods to designated areas using material handling equipment.

  • Ensure products are correctly stocked according to the floor plan.

  • Maintain a hazard-free stock area at all times.

  • Use a hand scanner to input stored locations of materials in the warehouse.

  • Ensure tags are correct and in place.

Essential Skills

  • Proficiency with crane and forklift operations.

  • Experience with RF scanner usage.

  • Materials handling expertise.

  • Minimum 2+ years experience with a counterbalance forklift.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • Overhead crane experience is preferred.

  • Knowledge of inventory and shipping processes is beneficial.

Why Work Here?

This role offers a transition from a 3-month contract-to-hire to full employee status, providing stability and benefits. The company is committed to ensuring a smooth transition exactly at the 3-month mark, followed by a standard 9-month probation period. Enjoy a shift premium for night shifts.

Work Environment

The work environment is a busy warehouse with lots of mills running. The atmosphere is laid-back with a team of friendly colleagues. The warehouse conditions are somewhat dirty, typical of industrial settings.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of WATERLOO, Ontario.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 – $23.00/hr.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in WATERLOO,ON.

À propos d’Aerotek:

Nous savons qu’il est difficile de trouver du travail, et qu’il est encore plus difficile de trouver un travail enrichissant. Chaque année, Aerotek met en contact plus de 180 000 travailleurs de l’industrie légère et de métiers spécialisés avec plus de 14 000 employeurs, aidant ainsi nos travailleurs à naviguer dans un marché du travail en constante évolution et à trouver des emplois qui correspondent à leurs objectifs, à leurs compétences et à leurs centres d’intérêt. Depuis 1983, nous offrons une variété de possibilités de carrière dans l’industrie nord-américaine, soit des affectations à court terme dans les entreprises du Fortune 500 où vous pouvez développer vos compétences, soit des possibilités à long terme où vous pouvez jouer un rôle important en relevant les défis des entreprises en matière de construction, de fabrication et d’entretien. Notre équipe de plus de 1 500 recruteurs chevronnés, répartis dans plus de 250 bureaux, travaille sans relâche pour permettre à notre main-d’œuvre de s’épanouir. Permettez-nous de nous montrer à la hauteur de vos défis et de mettre à l’épreuve notre philosophie « Notre monde nous tient à cœur » au fur et à mesure que votre carrière évolue.

Aerotek offre un salaire hebdomadaire, des avantages sociaux y compris des soins médicaux, des soins dentaires et des soins de la vue, ainsi qu’un programme d’aide aux employés et un programme de rabais.

La société souscrit au principe d’égalité d’accès à l’emploi et examinera toutes les candidatures sans tenir compte de la race, du sexe, de l’âge, de la couleur, de la religion, de l’origine nationale, du statut de vétéran, de handicap, de l’orientation sexuelle, de l’identité de genre, de l’information génétique ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi.

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, employee assistance and discount programs.

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.