Material Handler - Direct Employment

Material Handler

Location: Waconia, MN

Job Type: Full-Time

Shift: 1st Shift

Pay: Competitive Pay + Benefits

Join a Growing Manufacturing Team

We are seeking a dependable Material Handler to support daily manufacturing operations by safely moving, receiving, organizing, and staging materials throughout our facility. This is a hands-on role that plays a critical part in keeping production running efficiently.

If you have forklift experience, enjoy active work, and thrive in a manufacturing environment, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts to safely transport materials throughout the facility and yard
• Load and unload flatbed trucks, trailers, and incoming shipments
• Receive and verify materials against packing lists and shipping documents
• Stage materials for production, fabrication, and welding departments
• Maintain accurate inventory and receiving records
• Store and organize raw materials and finished goods
• Keep indoor storage areas and outdoor yards clean, organized, and safe
• Work closely with drivers and production teams to coordinate material flow
• Follow all safety procedures and wear required PPE
• Assist with general shop and fabrication support as needed

Qualifications

• 1+ year of forklift experience in a manufacturing, warehouse, or industrial setting
• Experience loading and unloading materials, products, or freight
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Ability to safely handle large and heavy materials
• Dependable attendance and strong work ethic
• Commitment to workplace safety

Preferred Qualifications

• Shipping and receiving experience
• Experience operating heavy-duty forklifts
• Experience with overhead cranes, jib cranes, or rigging equipment
• Manufacturing, fabrication, or industrial experience
• Experience maintaining inventory and material records

Why Join Us?

• Stable, full-time employment
• Supportive team-oriented environment
• Opportunity to work with a variety of material-handling equipment
• Diverse daily responsibilities that keep the work engaging
• Company focused on safety, teamwork, and long-term success
• Opportunity to grow your skills within a manufacturing environment

Work Environment

• Manufacturing facility with approximately 15–20 employees
• Combination of indoor shop work and outdoor yard responsibilities
• Frequent operation of forklifts, pallet jacks, cranes, and hoists
• Fast-paced, hands-on environment
• PPE required at all times

Apply today if you're an experienced Material Handler, Forklift Operator, Warehouse Associate, Shipping & Receiving Specialist, or Inventory Specialist looking for a long-term opportunity with a great team.

Job Type & Location: This is a Permanent position based out of Chaska, MN.

Pay and Benefits: The pay range for this position is $ - $ /yr. 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.

401K PTO 2 weeks of PTO. Growth opportunity Full time. Will do CTH or DP. Short term and long term disability. Dental/Health, vision. HSA

Workplace Type: This is a fully onsite position in Chaska, MN.

Application Deadline: This position is anticipated to close on Sep 10, 2026.

About Aerotek: 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.