Material Handler

Job Title: Material Handler

Job Description

The Material Handler accurately pulls and stages materials for production and customer orders, supports shipping and receiving activities, and maintains precise inventory records in a clean and safety-focused manufacturing environment. This role operates forklifts, high bay equipment, and pallet jacks to move materials efficiently, while ensuring compliance with quality, transportation, and hazardous material requirements.

Responsibilities

• Pull required materials for production orders, customer sales orders, and miscellaneous requests accurately and in a timely manner.

• Utilize forklifts and high bay forklifts to move, stage, and store materials safely and efficiently.

• Assist with shipping and receiving activities, including preparing outbound shipments and handling inbound deliveries.

• Receive, count, and verify incoming materials from vendors, completed shop orders, and materials returned to the stockroom or warehouse.

• Identify lot sizes and ensure all materials and supplies are placed in their appropriate locations within the warehouse or stockroom.

• Maintain control and accuracy of material and inventory records using manual and computer-based systems.

• Assign and issue production orders in alignment with customer needs and production schedules.

• Communicate and coordinate material status information with planners and manufacturing departments to support on-time customer shipments.

• Perform loading and unloading of trucks in accordance with quality standards, Department of Transportation (DOT) guidelines, and hazardous waste requirements.

• Understand and follow emergency response procedures in the event of a spill or hazardous material incident.

• Move products using pallet jacks and other material handling equipment as needed.

• Support overall warehouse organization, ensuring materials are stored neatly and safely to maintain a clean and orderly environment.

Essential Skills

• At least 1 year of warehouse experience, including hands-on material handling responsibilities.

• At least 1 year of forklift operation experience in a warehouse or manufacturing setting.

• At least 6 months of experience operating a cherry picker or high bay forklift.

• Proficiency in shipping and receiving processes, including preparing and handling outbound and inbound materials.

• Experience working in a warehouse environment with a focus on inventory accuracy and organization.

• Ability to operate pallet jacks and other standard material handling equipment safely.

• Familiarity with using manual or computer-based systems to maintain and update inventory records.

• Capability to follow quality, DOT, and hazardous waste requirements when loading and unloading trucks.

• Strong attention to detail when counting, verifying, and placing materials in designated locations.

• Effective communication skills to coordinate material status with planners and manufacturing departments.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience using shipping software such as UPS WorldShip and FedEx systems.

• Knowledge of preparing and handling Bills of Lading (BOL) for outbound shipments.

• Experience in working within a clean manufacturing or large warehouse facility.

• Comfort working with structured processes and safety procedures related to hazardous materials and spill response.

• Ability to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced production and warehouse environment.

Why Work Here?

You will join a large, clean, and safety-focused manufacturing operation that values organization, precision, and teamwork. The environment emphasizes a strong safety culture and a commitment to maintaining a clean and orderly workplace, helping you perform your job efficiently and confidently. You will have the opportunity to work with modern material handling equipment, collaborate closely with multiple departments, and contribute directly to reliable, on-time customer deliveries.

Work Environment

This role is based in a clean manufacturing and warehouse environment with a strong emphasis on safety and housekeeping. The facility is large, providing ample space for material handling activities, including forklift, high bay, and pallet jack operations. You will work around shipping and receiving docks, storage areas, and production support zones, handling materials that may be subject to DOT and hazardous waste regulations. Safety procedures, including emergency response protocols for spills, are an integral part of daily operations. The work involves standing, walking, and operating equipment throughout the shift, with a focus on maintaining a tidy, organized, and safe workspace.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Minnetonka, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $22.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Minnetonka,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 16, 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.