Temporary Material Handler Jobs in Austin, TX (NOW HIRING)

The Material Handler plays a key role in supporting warehouse operations by safely moving, loading, and unloading materials throughout the facility. This position requires regular lifting, pushing, and pulling of up to 50 pounds, attention to detail, and a commitment to maintaining a clean, organized, and professional work environment. You will work closely with a small team to support shipping, kitting, and general material handling activities in an air-conditioned warehouse.

• Lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds regularly throughout the workday to move materials and products safely and efficiently.
• Load and unload incoming and outgoing shipments, ensuring materials are handled carefully and placed in the correct locations.
• Support general warehouse activities, including material handling, kitting, shipping, and general labor tasks as needed.
• Follow established procedures for handling, storing, and staging materials to maintain organization and workflow.
• Work collaboratively with a team of material handlers to meet daily operational goals and production needs.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly work area in compliance with workplace safety standards.
• Demonstrate positive attitude and professional conduct when interacting with team members and other departments.
• Use material handling equipment safely; operate a forklift if trained and authorized (forklift experience is a plus but not required).
• Participate in overtime work when needed, including some Saturdays and occasional additional hours, while supporting the team’s workload.

• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds regularly throughout the day.
• Ability to safely load and unload incoming and outgoing shipments.
• Experience with material handling, warehouse work, or general labor in a similar environment.
• Ability to support kitting and shipping activities within a warehouse setting.
• Demonstrated positive attitude and professional conduct in the workplace.
• Reliability and willingness to work assigned shifts and occasional overtime, including some Saturdays.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a small team in a fast-paced environment.

• Forklift experience is a plus but not required.
• Prior experience in shipping, kitting, or general warehouse operations is beneficial.
• Comfort working in a structured environment that may include special attire such as gloves, shoe covers, and hair nets for certain areas.
• Flexibility to volunteer for additional hours when the workload is high.

You will join a busy, growing operation with a fun, supportive culture and great hours, where strong performers have a clear path from contract-to-hire to permanent employment. The organization offers retention bonuses at key milestones, providing $250 after 30 days, $250 after 60 days, and a final $250 after 90 days, rewarding consistency and commitment. Employees benefit from strong medical coverage and the stability of steady work in a climate-controlled facility. The environment encourages teamwork, open communication, and opportunities to volunteer for extra hours when available, supporting both work-life balance and earning potential.

This role is based in an air-conditioned warehouse environment, working as part of a material handling team of approximately five people. The dress code is casual for day-to-day work, with occasional requirements to wear specific attire such as gloves, shoe covers, and hair nets when entering an air lock room or controlled areas. The position offers multiple shifts: a first shift typically running from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and a second shift typically running from 1:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Some Saturdays and additional hours may be required, with many overtime opportunities offered on a voluntary basis, though candidates should remain open to working some extra hours as needed.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Austin, TX.

The pay range for this position is $19.50 - $20.87/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 Austin,TX.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 31, 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.

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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.