Material Handler

Job Title: Material Handler
Job Description
This role provides essential support to daily warehouse operations by handling materials, filling totes with product, maintaining a clean and safe facility using industrial scrubber equipment, and assisting with inventory and shipping activities. The position is ideal for someone who is comfortable working independently, operating warehouse equipment, and thriving in a fast-paced environment that prioritizes safety, accuracy, and efficiency.
Responsibilities

• Handle and move materials throughout the warehouse safely and efficiently.
• Fill totes with product according to established procedures and accuracy standards.
• Maintain warehouse cleanliness, including operating industrial scrubber equipment to keep floors and work areas clean.
• Assist with inventory activities such as counting, tracking, and organizing stock.
• Support shipping operations by loading and unloading trucks as needed.
• Use RF scanners to pick, pack, and track products and materials.
• Perform picking and packing tasks to fulfill orders accurately and on time.
• Operate forklifts and other warehouse equipment in accordance with safety guidelines.
• Follow all safety protocols and maintain a clean, organized work area.
• Work independently while meeting productivity, quality, and safety expectations in a fast-paced environment.

Essential Skills

• Minimum 6 months of forklift experience, with sit-down forklift experience preferred.
• At least 1 year of experience working in a manufacturing or warehouse environment.
• 1+ year of experience using RF scanners for picking, packing, and inventory tasks.
• Basic computer literacy to operate warehouse systems and RF scanning equipment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly throughout the shift.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, physically intensive environment with frequent lifting, bending, and standing.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining high standards of accuracy and safety.
• Strong attention to detail when handling materials, filling totes, and processing inventory.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience loading and unloading trucks in a warehouse setting.
• Familiarity with inventory processes, including picking, packing, and stock organization.
• Forklift certification and safety training are highly beneficial.
• Ability to operate industrial scrubber equipment or willingness to learn.
• Steel-toe boots required as part of standard safety attire.
• Strong work ethic and reliability, with the ability to support overtime needs.
• Comfort working in environments that may be cold during winter months due to open dock doors.

Why Work Here?
Employees benefit from a strong, supportive culture that values reliability, safety, and teamwork. The organization offers great benefits, including a 401K match, and fosters a positive work environment where people can grow their skills and build a stable, long-term career with a reputable local employer.
Work Environment
The role is based in a clean, well-lit warehouse operating primarily from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with approximately 5 hours of overtime per week. The work is fast-paced and physically intensive, involving frequent lifting, bending, and standing throughout the shift. Team members may experience cold temperatures during winter months due to open dock doors. Standard safety attire includes steel-toe boots, and employees regularly use warehouse equipment such as forklifts, RF scanners, and industrial scrubbers in a structured, safety-focused environment.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of New Hope, MN.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $22.00/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)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in New Hope,MN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 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):
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