Material Handler

Job Title: Material Handler

Job Description

This role oversees and supports daily shipping, receiving, packing, and material handling activities in a fast-paced logistics environment. The material handler coordinates the work of shippers, receivers, packers, and other material handlers, and also performs hands-on tasks as needed to ensure accurate and timely processing of domestic and international orders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day work of shippers, receivers, packers, and material handlers to ensure smooth and efficient operations.
• Perform shipping and receiving tasks, including preparing, labeling, and processing domestic and international shipments via FedEx and UPS.
• Use a computer and relevant systems to enter and maintain accurate shipping, receiving, and inventory data.
• Handle pallet preparation and movement of materials, ensuring items are properly packaged and staged for shipment.
• Operate a sit-down forklift and other material handling equipment safely to load, unload, and move materials within the facility.
• Process purchase orders (POs) and related documentation with a high level of accuracy.
• Ensure accuracy when processing orders, verifying quantities, part numbers, and shipping details.
• Support international shipping activities, including documentation and system updates, in line with established procedures.
• Monitor workflow in the shipping and receiving areas and step in to perform tasks directly when needed to meet deadlines.
• Maintain organized work areas and follow all established procedures for shipping, receiving, and material handling.
• Report to work on time consistently and support reliable, predictable operations.
• Communicate effectively with team members and other departments to resolve issues and keep orders moving on schedule.

Essential Skills

• At least 2 years of hands-on FedEx shipping experience.
• At least 2 years of hands-on UPS shipping experience.
• Minimum 6 months of international shipping experience.
• Ability to use a computer confidently for data entry and order processing.
• Experience with SAP or similar enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems for shipping and receiving activities.
• Proficiency in data entry with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Experience in shipping and receiving operations within a warehouse or logistics environment.
• Ability to operate a sit-down forklift and other material handling equipment safely.
• Demonstrated reliability in reporting to work on time on a regular basis.
• Proven accuracy in processing orders and handling shipping documentation.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience overseeing or coordinating the work of shippers, receivers, packers, or material handlers.
• Familiarity with pallet preparation and material staging for shipment.
• Comfort working with purchase orders (POs) and related shipping documents.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative to complete tasks when workflow demands it.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple shipments and priorities simultaneously.
• Effective communication skills to collaborate with team members and other departments.

Why Work Here?

Join a stable logistics operation where your experience in shipping, receiving, and material handling has a direct impact on day-to-day success. You will work in a structured environment with clear procedures, established systems, and a consistent schedule on the second shift. This role offers the opportunity to build on your FedEx, UPS, and international shipping expertise while taking on a mix of coordination and hands-on responsibilities.

Work Environment

This position is based in an on-site industrial facility supporting a large aerospace-related operation. You will work primarily in a warehouse and shipping/receiving environment that uses SAP and other computer-based systems for order and inventory management. The role involves regular use of sit-down forklifts and other material handling equipment, as well as frequent interaction with pallets, packaged goods, and shipping materials. The current openings are on second shift, typically from 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., requiring comfort with an afternoon and evening work schedule in a fast-paced, process-driven setting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of East Hartford, CT.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.66 - $23.61/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
• Healt…