Material Control Operator**
**Job Description**
We are seeking a meticulous Material Control Operator to ensure accurate inventory management across multiple branch locations. This role involves monitoring, organizing, and maintaining the inventory of company products while collaborating with a diverse team.
**Responsibilities**
+ Operate sit-down forklifts, order pickers, and side-loader forklifts.
+ Conduct inventory control and cycle counting duties.
+ Enter inventory data into a computer and record data manually using a clipboard.
+ Load and unload metal materials, both manually and with a forklift.
+ Complete material receiving activities for shipments between locations or direct from the mill.
+ Coordinate movement of material from stock to processing to support production requirements.
+ Operate material handling equipment as necessary to support movement of material.
+ Perform accurate and timely data entry within the inventory management system regarding material movements.
+ Prepare and maintain appropriate inventory identification tags.
+ Complete material consolidation tasks, including supermarket.
+ Identify material shortages and issues, and communicate them to appropriate staff.
+ Perform verification of scrap.
+ Maintain a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail in all work.
+ Assist the quality assurance team in activities related to credits.
+ Perform equipment preventative maintenance and clean up.
**Essential Skills**
+ Certification to operate material handling equipment, including forklifts, side-loaders, and cherry-pickers.
+ High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
+ Ability to read, write, speak and understand fluent English and perform basic math problems.
+ Basic computer skills for data entry into inventory management system.
+ Ability to use tape measures and calipers for material inspection and measurement.
+ Attention to detail and high degree of accuracy in written work and data entry.
**Additional Skills & Qualifications**
+ 3 years of material control or inventory experience.
+ Previous experience safely operating a variety of material handling equipment.
+ Strong attendance and work history with regards to tenure.
+ Attributes include attention to detail, ability to work on your feet, read a tape measure, and good with paperwork and chain of custody.
**Why Work Here?**
Working in the aerospace industry provides job stability and growth opportunities. Once full-time, employees benefit from a shift differential with additional compensation for second and third shifts. The company offers a supportive environment with comprehensive training to ensure success.
**Work Environment**
The role is based in a large raw material supplier facility where materials are stored, cut, and shipped to customers. This fast-paced environment includes over 60 employees on the floor. The first shift operates from 6am to 2:30pm, Monday to Friday. Employees are required to work within a warehouse setting, engaging in both material handling and machinery operation.
**Job Type & Location**
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Auburn, Washington.
**Pay and Benefits**
The pay range for this position is $21.70 - $22.70/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 Auburn,WA.
**Application Deadline**
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 24, 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.
**Job Description**
We are seeking a meticulous Material Control Operator to ensure accurate inventory management across multiple branch locations. This role involves monitoring, organizing, and maintaining the inventory of company products while collaborating with a diverse team.
**Responsibilities**
+ Operate sit-down forklifts, order pickers, and side-loader forklifts.
+ Conduct inventory control and cycle counting duties.
+ Enter inventory data into a computer and record data manually using a clipboard.
+ Load and unload metal materials, both manually and with a forklift.
+ Complete material receiving activities for shipments between locations or direct from the mill.
+ Coordinate movement of material from stock to processing to support production requirements.
+ Operate material handling equipment as necessary to support movement of material.
+ Perform accurate and timely data entry within the inventory management system regarding material movements.
+ Prepare and maintain appropriate inventory identification tags.
+ Complete material consolidation tasks, including supermarket.
+ Identify material shortages and issues, and communicate them to appropriate staff.
+ Perform verification of scrap.
+ Maintain a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail in all work.
+ Assist the quality assurance team in activities related to credits.
+ Perform equipment preventative maintenance and clean up.
**Essential Skills**
+ Certification to operate material handling equipment, including forklifts, side-loaders, and cherry-pickers.
+ High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
+ Ability to read, write, speak and understand fluent English and perform basic math problems.
+ Basic computer skills for data entry into inventory management system.
+ Ability to use tape measures and calipers for material inspection and measurement.
+ Attention to detail and high degree of accuracy in written work and data entry.
**Additional Skills & Qualifications**
+ 3 years of material control or inventory experience.
+ Previous experience safely operating a variety of material handling equipment.
+ Strong attendance and work history with regards to tenure.
+ Attributes include attention to detail, ability to work on your feet, read a tape measure, and good with paperwork and chain of custody.
**Why Work Here?**
Working in the aerospace industry provides job stability and growth opportunities. Once full-time, employees benefit from a shift differential with additional compensation for second and third shifts. The company offers a supportive environment with comprehensive training to ensure success.
**Work Environment**
The role is based in a large raw material supplier facility where materials are stored, cut, and shipped to customers. This fast-paced environment includes over 60 employees on the floor. The first shift operates from 6am to 2:30pm, Monday to Friday. Employees are required to work within a warehouse setting, engaging in both material handling and machinery operation.
**Job Type & Location**
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Auburn, Washington.
**Pay and Benefits**
The pay range for this position is $21.70 - $22.70/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 Auburn,WA.
**Application Deadline**
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 24, 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.
Job ID: 484848247
Originally Posted on: 7/11/2025
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