Material Handler

Now hiring for a Material Handler

Location: Eden Prairie, MN

Pay Rate: $21.00 - $28.00 per hour

Schedule: Monday - Friday | 6 AM - 4 PM (can be flexible with the start time)


Stack It, Rack It, Run the Floor Like a Boss.


Looking for Material Handler jobs in Eden Prairie where every shift keeps products moving? This opportunity lets you handle materials safely, support warehouse operations, and help ensure inventory reaches the right place at the right time.


If your skills and experience are a good match for this role, please apply today. This opportunity is based on a Material Handler career path and is being offered by Staffmark to qualified candidates.

Education Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn warehouse inventory systems.
• Ability to read work instructions, shipping documents, and inventory records.
• Understanding of warehouse safety practices preferred.

Experience Requirements

• 2+ years of forklift experience (order picker, stand-up, reach truck).
• At least 3 years of experience using computer-based inventory control systems.
• Experience with inventory management, cycle counting, shipping, receiving, and material handling.
• Experience operating powered industrial equipment such as forklifts, order pickers, or high-lift trucks preferred.
• Strong time management and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks.
• Knowledge of inventory procedures, accuracy standards, and warehouse best practices.

Physical Capabilities

• Regularly stand, reach, handle materials, and use hands throughout the workday.
• Occasionally walk, bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, and sit as needed.
• Lift, move, push, or carry items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to safely operate warehouse equipment and material handling machinery.
• Must have good vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus on detailed work.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

Job Duties

• Receive, store, pick, pack, issue, and deliver inventory materials accurately and on time.
• Load and unload transfer trucks and support daily shipping and receiving operations.
• Operate forklifts, order pickers, and other warehouse equipment following safety guidelines.
• Process transfer orders and prepare materials to support production and customer needs.
• Verify inventory accuracy through cycle counts and physical inventory activities.
• Package and protect materials to prevent damage during storage and transportation.
• Maintain proper identification, tracking, and storage of inventory items.
• Monitor inventory availability and assist with urgent material requests.
• Perform inventory transactions, serial number tracking, and delivery confirmations in warehouse systems.
• Support warehouse operations by completing additional tasks and special projects as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive Weekly Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life and Disability Insurance for added peace of mind.
• Optional 401(k) Plan to help you prepare for the future.
• Safety-Focused Work Environment with opportunities for advancement and skill development.

Robin's Recruiter? Helpful, Smart, and Actually Human. My recruiter is so helpful, knowledgeable, and makes me comfortable asking questions." -Robin, Staffmark Associate


What You Will Do


As a Material Handler you will receive, move, stage, load, unload, organize, and transport materials throughout warehouse or manufacturing operations. You will verify inventory, maintain accurate product locations, prepare materials for production or shipment, assist with inventory control, and help ensure safe, efficient movement of products while following established workplace procedures.

A Material Handler supports manufacturing and distribution by transporting materials, maintaining inventory organization, and helping products move efficiently throughout warehouse operations. This role combines physical work with strong organizational skills and attention to detail.


The Material Handler works with inventory, warehouse equipment, and shipping processes while maintaining safe handling practices and efficient workflows. Reliability and consistency contribute to successful operations.


This profession is ideal for individuals who enjoy warehouse logistics and material movement.