Material Handler

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Material Handler - 1st shift 6:00am-2:30pm M-F $22/hr

Job Description

The Material Handler receives raw materials, supports front-end production, and ensures a steady flow of materials to each production work area. This role operates forklifts in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, manages inventory movement, and helps maximize production output by coordinating material availability and replenishment.

Responsibilities

• Receive raw materials and fulfill material needs for front-end production operations.
• Operate a sit-down forklift safely and efficiently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Maintain continuous flow of raw materials to and from each production work area on the front end of production.
• Ensure machine operators have the correct raw materials loaded in cages at all times.
• Maximize production outputs by anticipating material requirements and managing raw material replenishment.
• Unload inbound raw material shipments, inspect contents, mark and tag items, and accurately record and verify all incoming materials.
• Handle 2,000 lb. coils with a high level of care and attention to safety.
• Perform FIFO (First-In, First-Out) material rotation in raw material staging areas.
• Record scrap from each machine at the end of every shift and maintain accurate documentation.
• Use RF scanners and computer or ERP systems to track inventory, stock levels, and material movement.
• Load and unload trucks, palletize materials, and organize stock in warehouse and staging areas.
• Support shipping, receiving, order picking, packing, and general warehouse tasks as needed.
• Adhere to and maintain compliance with established systems, policies, and procedures.
• Comply with all safety, housekeeping, and 5S standards to keep the work area clean, organized, and safe.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and production team members, keeping them informed of progress, issues, and outages.
• Coordinate with production and sales teams to understand incoming orders and what needs to be prepared or staged for production.

Essential Skills

• At least 1 year of material handling experience with a forklift.
• Proven experience operating a sit-down forklift in a manufacturing, production, or warehouse environment.
• Ability to safely handle and move heavy materials, including 2,000 lb. coils.
• Experience with shipping and receiving processes, including unloading, inspecting, tagging, and recording inbound materials.
• Basic inventory handling skills, including stocking, palletizing, and organizing materials.
• Ability to maintain material flow to production areas and support front-end production operations.
• Capability to perform FIFO material rotation and accurately record scrap at the end of each shift.
• Strong attention to safety and adherence to established policies, procedures, and 5S standards.
• Effective communication skills to coordinate with supervisors, production team members, and other departments.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment and manage multiple tasks throughout the shift.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Inventory experience in a manufacturing or production setting is preferred.
• Experience using RF scanners for inventory tracking and order picking.
• Familiarity with computer systems, ERP software, or warehouse management systems.
• Experience in general labor, warehouse, or shipping and receiving roles.
• Experience with order picking, packing, loading and unloading trucks, and palletizing.
• Comfort working as part of a production team and coordinating work based on orders from sales teams.

Why Work Here?

You will join a team-oriented environment where people genuinely enjoy working with one another and support each other’s success. The facility offers health, dental, and vision insurance, providing comprehensive benefits for your well-being. You will have access to optional overtime, giving you flexibility to increase your earnings when it suits you. Annual performance reviews offer clear opportunities for raises and recognition based on your contributions. The facility has been recently remodeled and expanded, creating a clean, organized, and modern workspace. The shop is temperature controlled, helping you stay comfortable throughout the year while you focus on doing your best work.

Work Environment

This role is based in a large production environment where you will work closely with production team members and coordinate activities based on orders coming in from the sales teams. The work involves frequent forklift operation, material handling, and interaction with warehouse and production areas. The facility is recently remodeled, expanded for additional space, and kept clean and well-organized. It is a temperature-controlled environment, providing a comfortable setting regardless of the season. Standard hours are 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with a typical expectation to arrive before the start of the shift while still finishing at 2:30 p.m. The environment uses tools such as RF scanners, computers, and ERP systems to manage inventory, orders, and material flow, and follows structured safety, housekeeping, and 5S standards.

This is a Permanent position based out of Minneapolis, MN.

The pay range for this position is $21.50 - $21.50/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Minneapolis,MN.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 29, 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.

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.

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.

Company Description

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.