Materials Specialist

The Materials Specialist plays a key role in supporting shop operations by safely unloading, organizing, and preparing materials for production. This position focuses on accurate inventory control, efficient material handling, and adherence to safety procedures while assisting with a variety of shop projects and general tasks.

Responsibilities

• Unload materials as they arrive and safely move them into the appropriate storage areas.
• Check in, label, and organize incoming materials to ensure proper identification and traceability.
• Operate saws and other shop equipment to cut materials according to production and shop needs.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and ensure all materials are clean, organized, and easily accessible.
• Assist with other shop projects, tasks, and general duties as needed to support overall operations.
• Follow all company safety procedures and maintain a clean, orderly, and hazard-free work environment.
• Handle materials using appropriate material handling equipment and methods to prevent damage and ensure safety.
• Support shipping and receiving activities, including preparing, packaging, and staging materials and products.
• Use RF scanners or other inventory control tools to track materials and update inventory systems.
• Build and organize pallets for storage or shipment in a safe and efficient manner.

Essential Skills

• At least 6 months of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• At least 6 months of experience in a warehouse role.
• Experience with inventory control and inventory management practices.
• Ability to perform shipping and receiving tasks, including checking in and staging materials.
• Material handling experience, including moving, storing, and organizing materials safely.

Why Work Here?

Join a stable, climate-controlled operation where safety, organization, and teamwork are highly valued. You will have the opportunity to learn new equipment and material handling skills, including forklift operation, while contributing directly to efficient shop and warehouse operations. The role offers a predictable daytime schedule and a supportive environment that encourages growth and cross-training.

Work Environment

This role is based in a climate-controlled facility that focuses on cleanliness, safety, and efficient material flow. The typical shift runs from a flexible start between 6:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. through approximately 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. You will work in a shop and warehouse setting with saws, material handling equipment, pallets, packaging materials, and RF scanners. The environment emphasizes orderly storage areas, clear walkways, and adherence to safety procedures while performing material handling, inventory, and shipping and receiving tasks.

This is a Contract position based out of Lincoln, NE.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $25.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Lincoln,NE.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 24, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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 meet 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 in solving 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.