Material Handling Specialist

Material Handler

Location: Paynesville, MN

Compensation: $21.00-$24.00 per hour - paid weekly

Schedule: 1st Shift | 7:00am-4:30pm | Monday-Friday

Job Type: Temporary or Temp-to-hire

About the Opportunity

Doherty Staffing Solutions is hiring Material Handlers for a leading metal fabrication company located in Paynesville, MN. If you enjoy a fast-paced environment and want reliable hours with weekly pay, this job could be a great fit. Read below for more information!

What You'll Do as a Material Handler:

• Receive, inspect, and document all incoming freight for accuracy, condition, and quantity
• Unload incoming material using cranes, forklifts, or other material-handling equipment
• Record and communicate any shortages, damage, or nonconforming material
• Tag, store, and organize raw material in designated locations for easy retrieval
• Coordinate with purchasing, production, and quality teams to confirm receipt and proper documentation of materials
• Pick, sort, and move material with forklifts to appropriate work-in-process (WIP) staging areas based on work order
• Ensure all material movements comply with weight limits, packaging standards, and quality requirements
• Assist in preparing kits or component bundles for production use when needed
• Assist in preparing shipments of both raw material and finished products
• Package, label, and secure products per customer and internal specifications
• Load outbound shipments using forklifts, ensuring accuracy and safe weight distribution
• Generate or verify documentation such as pick lists, packing slips, and shipping labels

What You Need to Bring to the Material Handler Role:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• 13 years of experience in shipping, receiving, or warehouse operations preferred
• Forklift experience/certification required
• Experience operating overhead cranes preferred
• Familiarity with ERP systems or computerized inventory management a plus
• Regular standing, walking, bending, and lifting up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodations
• Ability to maintain accuracy and focus in a fast-paced manufacturing setting
• Ability to safely operate material-handling equipment and follow all safety procedures
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Basic computer proficiency (ERP, Excel, Outlook)
• Ability to read and interpret work orders, prints, and shipping documents

Why You'll Like Working with Doherty Staffing Solutions

Enjoy weekly pay, access to health coverage options through Benefits in a Card (including preventative and minimum value plans), and temp-to-hire opportunities for long-term stability where applicable. As a family-owned company with over 45 years in business, we pride ourselves on providing personalized support through a local, dedicated recruiter and maintaining a strong reputation backed by positive online ratings. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, welcoming candidates from all backgrounds and experiences.

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