Material Handler

Material HandlerThe Material Handler plays a key role in daily production by accurately picking, packing, staging, and moving materials using a stand-up reach truck in a fast-paced warehouse environment. You'll support safe, efficient product flow while following strict quality, food safety, and documentation standards.What You'll DoOperate material-handling equipment including stand-up reach trucks, stand-up forklifts, and pallet jacks to move, pick, and stage product safely.Follow SOPs and production schedules to ensure accurate, timely order fulfillment.Pick, pack, and stage products for shipment or further processing with strong attention to detail.Inspect inbound shipments for accuracy, quality, and food safety compliance; report issues promptly.Perform receiving tasks including unloading trucks, verifying product, and updating inventory systems.Use RF scanners and warehouse software to complete documentation and maintain inventory accuracy.Maintain GMP- and SSOP-compliant work areas, ensuring cleanliness and organization at all times.Report equipment or safety concerns immediately to supervisors.Support general warehouse operations including loading, unloading, inventory control, and material movement.Participate in required training and apply procedures to improve safety, quality, and efficiency.What Makes You a Strong FitDirect experience operating stand-up reach trucks and stand-up forklifts.1+ year of picking/packing or warehouse production experience.Hands-on experience with loading, unloading, receiving, and order picking.Proficiency with RF scanners and basic warehouse documentation.Strong material-handling skills and safe equipment operation.Ability to follow SOPs, production schedules, and safety rules consistently.Comfortable working in a fast-paced, accuracy-focused warehouse environment.High attention to detail for picking, staging, and inventory control.Nice to Have:Experience in food production or GMP/SSOP environments.Familiarity with quality inspection of inbound shipments.Comfort working at height on high storage racks.Basic computer literacy for warehouse systems and documentation.Why You'll Love Working HereYou'll join a warehouse team that values safety, accuracy, and reliability. The role offers structured procedures, consistent training, and opportunities to strengthen your equipment operation skills. You'll work in an environment focused on teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement — where your contribution directly supports efficient production and order fulfillment.Work EnvironmentFast-paced warehouse setting with a strong focus on safety and accuracy.Non-climate-controlled facility; temperatures vary seasonally.Frequent operation of stand-up reach trucks, stand-up forklifts, pallet jacks, and RF scanners.Regular physical activity including standing, walking, and material handling.Work around high storage racks; comfort with heights required.Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Brooklyn Center, MN.Pay and BenefitsThe 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 TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Brooklyn Center, MN.Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Sep 22, 2026.