Material Handler

Material Handler

PGS Worldwide is seeking a Material Handler in Maple Grove, MN for a one-year contract-to-hire role supporting a leading aerospace & defense company.

The Material Handler will support warehouse, inventory, cycle count, material movement, and shipping/receiving activity. This role requires warehouse experience, inventory management experience, forklift capability, strong attention to detail, and the ability to accurately use scanners, computer systems, and shipping documentation.

Required Skills

• High school diploma required.
• 18+ years old.
• Valid driver's license.
• Warehouse environment experience.
• 3+ years of inventory management experience.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Ability to use handheld scanners quickly and accurately.
• Ability to read and understand shipping documents.
• Microsoft Office and Excel experience.
• Computer, typing, and data entry skills.
• Strong English oral and written communication skills.
• Advanced math skills.
• Inventory control experience.
• Strong organization and time management skills.
• Ability to follow complex instructions, paperwork, and process details.
• Ability to support deadlines, schedules, and process improvement.
• Safety-focused work style.
• Ability to operate propane or electric-powered forklifts.
• Schedule flexibility for overtime, weekends, holidays, early mornings, or evenings as needed.

Preferred Skills

• Forklift trained.
• Stand-up or high-reach truck trained.
• Experience with wall-to-wall cycle counts.
• Experience supporting inventory improvements.
• Strong interest in working overtime as needed.

What You'll Do

• Open containers using hand tools.
• Count, weigh, sample, track, log, verify, and record materials.
• Use computer systems to maintain inventory and material records.
• Load and unload materials by hand onto or from pallets and trays.
• Complete physical inventory counts manually or using a weigh scale.
• Operate handheld scanners to locate and verify items.
• Support shipping, receiving, warehouse, inventory, and material handling tasks.
• Assist with cycle count and inventory improvement activities.
• Contribute to team goals while maintaining safety and accuracy.

Work Schedule / Shift

• 9/80 schedule.
• Tentative hours: 6:00 AM–3:00 PM.
• Full-time, 40 hours per week.
• Overtime may be required as needed.

Pay

• $23.08/hour

Military veterans and transitioning military members are encouraged to apply to all PGS Worldwide positions. All of our jobs are military-friendly, and we work with leaders in Aerospace who rely on your military expertise to support mission-critical programs nationwide. As a Veteran Founded company, we know that the military has given you the skills and training you need to succeed in positions like this, and we want to support your success in the civilian sector however we can. We thank you for your service and humbly offer our own in return by helping you take your career to the next level.