Material Handler

Material Handler

The Material Handler plays a key role in daily warehouse operations by accurately picking, packing, staging, and moving products using stand-up reach trucks and other equipment. You'll help keep production running smoothly by maintaining inventory accuracy, supporting food safety standards, and working efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

What You'll Do

• Operate warehouse equipment including stand-up reach trucks, stand-up forklifts, and pallet jacks to move, pick, and stage products safely.
• Follow SOPs and production schedules to complete accurate picking, packing, and staging.
• Use RF scanners and warehouse systems to track inventory and update orders in real time.
• Inspect inbound shipments for accuracy, quality, and damages; report discrepancies promptly.
• Perform receiving duties including unloading trucks, verifying counts, and organizing materials.
• Support inventory management through cycle counts, stock rotation, and maintaining accurate stock levels.
• Maintain GMP- and SSOP-compliant work areas with strong focus on cleanliness and organization.
• Monitor equipment performance and report safety or maintenance concerns immediately.
• Handle materials safely to protect product integrity and support food safety standards.
• Collaborate with team members to meet production and shipping timelines.
• Participate in required training for safety, equipment operation, and warehouse procedures.

Essential Skills

• Direct experience operating stand-up reach truck forklifts
• 1+ year of picking/packing experience in a warehouse or distribution environment
• Proficiency with reach trucks, forklifts, pallet jacks, and related equipment
• Experience with order picking, packing, loading, and unloading
• Receiving experience including verifying shipments and organizing materials
• Ability to use RF scanners and warehouse computer systems
• Strong material handling skills for safe movement, stacking, and staging
• Ability to follow SOPs, GMPs, and SSOPs consistently
• Comfort working at heights on high warehouse racks
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume environment

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in a non-climate-controlled warehouse
• Familiarity with inventory practices such as cycle counting and stock rotation
• Strong attention to detail for accurate picking and documentation
• Solid communication skills for reporting issues and coordinating tasks
• Commitment to safety and proper equipment use

Why You'll Love Working Here

You'll join a warehouse team that values safety, quality, and teamwork. This role offers hands-on equipment experience, exposure to modern inventory systems, and clear procedures that help you succeed. With ongoing training, structured workflows, and a culture of accountability, you'll have a strong foundation to grow your material handling career.

Work Environment

• Fast-paced warehouse with frequent equipment use
• Non-climate-controlled facility with seasonal temperature changes
• Work at heights on high racks and navigate active aisles
• Strong emphasis on safety, GMPs, SSOPs, and maintaining a clean workspace
• PPE and appropriate warehouse attire required

Job Type & Location: This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Brooklyn Center, MN.

Pay and Benefits: The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $23.00/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)

Workplace Type: This is a fully onsite position in Brooklyn Center, MN.

Application Deadline: This position is anticipated to close on Oct 8, 2026.