Material Handler

Job Title: Material Handler
Location: On-Site, Melbourne, FL

Employment Type: Contract to Hire

Industry: Defense & Aerospace
Compensation: $17.00/hr
Shift: 1st

Schedule: 7:00am-4:30pm, Mon-Fri, 9/80

About the Opportunity

Acara is currently seeking a Material Handler for our client, a leading organization in the defense & aerospace sector. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a dynamic team while developing your professional expertise. The ideal candidate will have experience in shipping, receiving and cycle counting.

Key Responsibilities

• Read work orders or follow verbal instructions to identify materials to transport
• Open containers using steel cutters, a crowbar, a claw hammer, or other hand tools
• Load materials to and from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves by hand
• Load materials to and from vehicles
• Use hand tools to install strapping, bracing, or padding to protect materials in transit
• Transport materials from storage or worksites to designated areas-including the manufacturing floor-by use of hand truck, electric dolly, or another device
• Count, weigh, and record materials moved or handled in an ERP system
• Attach tags or labels to materials (or otherwise mark information)

Benefits (if applicable)

• Competitive compensation
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Holiday pay (New Year's Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day & Christmas Day)

Why Work With Acara

Acara is a premier provider of recruiting and workforce solutions-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in a variety of industries around the world, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide

Job Requirements

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• Minimum 6 months of stockroom / warehouse experience (receiving, put-away, picking, staging)
• Minimum 6 months of experience with cycle counting
• Minimum 6 months of experience operating a forklift

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong decision-making and leadership skills
• Strong attendance and punctuality
• Inventory systems experience (ERP, scanners, cycle counts)
• Ability to stay focused, work independently, and finish assigned work without constant direction

Additional Information:

• Able to lift up to 30 pounds
• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check and a drug screen
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
• Under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), all employees assigned to this client must provide documentation verifying their status as a 'U.S. Person', as defined in ITAR clause 120.15. A U.S. Person is a protected individual under the anti-discrimination provisions of U.S. immigration laws.

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Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.