Forklift Operator

Now Hiring: Material Handlers

Mid Shift and 2nd shift

Up to $24/hr | Weekly Pay

Job Description

The Material Handler oversees all finished goods entering and leaving the facility, ensuring that products are accurately received, properly stored, and shipped out on time. This role involves frequent use of forklifts and pallet jacks, regular inventory checks, computer-based inventory management, and hands-on packaging activities in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

Shifts

Mid Shift: 9:30AM-6:00PM Mon-Fri

2nd Shift: 2:00PM-10:30PM Mon-Fri

Responsibilities

• Receive finished goods into the facility and verify accuracy against documentation.
• Prepare and package products for shipment, ensuring correct labeling and secure packing.
• Ship products out accurately by following shipping schedules, instructions, and documentation.
• Perform regular inventory checks to confirm that stock levels are accurate and up to date.
• Use warehouse management or inventory systems on a computer to check and update inventory levels.
• Operate forklifts, including bendi and Drexell forklifts, to move, load, and unload products safely.
• Use pallet jacks to transport materials and finished goods throughout the warehouse.
• Pick and stage orders according to shipping requirements and production needs.
• Handle materials safely and efficiently to support warehouse and manufacturing operations.
• Walk throughout the facility frequently to locate, move, and organize products.
• Lift boxes weighing between 1 and 35 pounds and place them in designated storage areas, including shelving accessed by an industrial ladder.

Essential Skills

• At least 2 years of stand up or cherry picking experience, specifically with bendi or Drexell forklifts.
• Proficiency operating forklifts and pallet jacks in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
• Ability to perform inventory checks and maintain accurate stock records.
• Competence using a computer to check and update inventory levels.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience in material handling, including picking, packing, and labeling products.
• Capability to lift boxes weighing up to 50 pounds throughout the day and handle physical tasks such as walking and climbing an industrial ladder.

Why Work Here?

The organization offers strong health benefit options for employees and their families, helping provide security and peace of mind. Full-time employees can participate in an employee stock purchase plan, creating an opportunity to share in the company's long-term success. Tuition reimbursement is available, encouraging continuous learning and professional growth.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Plymouth, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $23.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Plymouth, MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 16, 2026.

About Aerotek

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 solving for 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.

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.