Material Handler

Job Title: Material Handler

Job Description

The Material Handler will be responsible for pumping, pouring, blending, and packaging chemicals according to batch manufacturing instructions. The role requires adherence to all health, safety, and environmental regulations while pulling quality control approved materials from inventory using equipment such as forklifts and reach trucks. The candidate will also perform physical inventories and maintain inventory counts through proper documentation.

Responsibilities

• Follow instructions and weigh quantities of powdered or liquid chemicals into appropriate mixing containers or tanks.

• Blend, sample, pump, and package finished products into totes.

• Pull required raw materials from the warehouse as detailed in batch sheets.

• Maintain daily inventory counts.

• Operate all mechanical devices used in the production area.

• Properly label all containers.

• Move finished goods to designated areas in the warehouse using a forklift or reach truck.

Essential Skills

• Forklift operation

• Mixing and blending chemicals

• Packaging and production equipment operation

• Inventory management

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in warehouse or chemical manufacturing

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals

• Mathematical skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of all units of measure

• Physical ability to lift 51-100 lbs frequently and over 100 lbs occasionally

Why Work Here?

Join a small, family-oriented team where many employees have worked for over 20 years. The workplace offers a friendly and stable environment with a strong sense of community among colleagues.

Work Environment

Work in a clean chemical facility with a small team. The environment is family-oriented, and many employees have been part of the team for over 20 years. Candidates must be comfortable working with hazardous materials.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $25.00/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 Maple Plain,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 9, 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 meets 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.