Hiring For Material Handler-$21 To $25/hour- APPLY ASAP!!

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Material Handler

Job Description

The Material Handler works across multiple departments within a clean, organized warehouse to support shipping, receiving, and general material handling activities. This role involves frequent movement around the facility, performing tasks such as picking and packing orders, building pallets, operating pallet jacks and forklifts, and loading and unloading trucks. The position requires flexibility, attention to detail, and a strong commitment to accuracy and safety in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Work across various warehouse departments and adapt to changing daily assignments based on operational needs.
• Pick and pack orders accurately using pick sheets to ensure correct items and quantities are prepared for shipment.
• Use RF scanners to locate, verify, and track inventory and order fulfillment throughout the warehouse.
• Build pallets and break down boxes to prepare products for storage or shipment, ensuring loads are secure and organized.
• Operate pallet jacks safely to move materials and finished goods throughout the warehouse.
• Drive reach trucks, stand-up forklifts, sit-down forklifts, and tuggers when required to handle materials and support warehouse operations.
• Load and unload trucks using lifts, pallet jacks, or manual handling as appropriate, maintaining safe lifting and handling practices.
• Support shipping and receiving functions by handling incoming and outgoing materials and ensuring items are properly staged and organized.
• For shipping and receiving assignments, spend additional time at dock doors managing inbound and outbound freight and performing related tasks.
• Use computers and ERP systems (such as Epicor) to enter, update, and verify shipping, receiving, and inventory data when assigned to shipping and receiving.
• Collaborate with production and other departments as needed, cross-training to support different workflows and priorities.
• Maintain a clean, orderly work area and follow all safety procedures and warehouse guidelines.

Essential Skills

• Demonstrated flexibility in working across different departments and adapting to changing tasks on a daily basis.
• Experience working in a warehouse environment with exposure to material handling, distribution, or production activities.
• Ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting, moving, and stacking materials throughout the shift.
• Comfort with working in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Basic ability to follow written pick sheets and standard operating procedures.
• Willingness to work collaboratively with team members and communicate effectively with supervisors and coworkers.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 1+ year of forklift experience, including operation of reach trucks, stand-up forklifts, sit-down forklifts, or tuggers.
• Experience with shipping and receiving processes in a warehouse or distribution setting.
• Ability to cross-train with production and support production workflows as needed.
• Ability to use a computer for basic data entry and navigation in ERP systems such as Epicor.
• Familiarity with RF scanners for inventory management and order picking.

Why Work Here?

Employees join a rapidly growing organization that offers clear opportunities for professional advancement and career development. Team members benefit from a shift differential for eligible shifts and have the chance to move into leadership roles, as demonstrated by multiple individuals who started as contractors and progressed into supervisor and manager positions. The culture emphasizes growth, internal promotion, and the opportunity to build a long-term career in a stable, expanding warehouse operation.

Work Environment

The work environment is fast-paced yet clean, well-organized, and structured to support efficient warehouse operations. Team members work primarily on 1st shift from 5:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with tasks that involve moving throughout the facility, handling materials, and operating equipment such as pallet jacks and forklifts. The setting is focused on safety, order, and productivity, providing a professional warehouse atmosphere with clear processes and expectations.

This is a Permanent position based out of Elk River, MN.

The pay range for this position is $20.50 - $25.50/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Elk River,MN.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 19, 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.