Material Handler

Job Description Job Description Job Title: Material Handler Job Description This role focuses on order picking, shipping and receiving in a metal manufacturing and distribution environment. You will operate various types of material handling equipment, including forklifts, reach trucks, and cherry pickers, while also assisting in a small manual machine shop to support modifications and alterations to outgoing orders. The position involves frequent lifting, working at heights, and regular interaction with customers and truck drivers. Responsibilities Pick and stage customer orders accurately using RF scanners and warehouse inventory systems. Perform shipping and receiving duties, including loading and unloading trucks, checking in materials, and verifying documentation. Operate sit-down forklifts, reach trucks, and cherry pickers safely to move and store materials in racking up to 15–20 feet high. Wear and properly use a safety harness when operating the picker at elevated heights. Lift and move heavy items, including lifting up to 70 pounds occasionally and 30–45 pounds on a consistent basis, using lifting equipment and team lifting when appropriate. Use UPS and computer-based scanning systems to process shipments and track inventory. Interact professionally with customers and truck drivers when they arrive to pick up or deliver orders, ensuring a positive and efficient experience. Support basic fabrication, welding, and machining activities as needed in the small manual machine shop. Operate basic shop equipment such as drill presses and related tools to make simple alterations or modifications to outgoing orders, once trained. Assist with general warehouse organization, including stocking, labeling, and maintaining clean and orderly racking and work areas. Follow all safety procedures, including the use of PPE such as safety glasses and metatarsal-guarded boots, and adhere to company policies and guidelines. Essential Skills Forklift experience is required, including prior operation of sit-down forklifts in a warehouse or material handling environment. Comfort operating at heights using a reach truck or cherry picker that lifts up to approximately 15–20 feet in the air. Experience with shipping and receiving processes, including order picking and material handling in a warehouse setting. Familiarity with RF scanners or similar handheld devices for inventory and order processing. UPS and computer scanning experience for processing shipments and tracking orders. Ability to interact professionally and clearly with customers and truck drivers during pick-ups and deliveries. Willingness to work in a metal manufacturing and distribution environment that includes a small manual machine shop. Comfort using basic shop tools and equipment such as drill presses and set screws, with training provided. Ability to follow safety procedures, including consistent use of PPE and safety harnesses when working at height. Additional Skills & Qualifications Experience as a material handler, warehouse associate, or in a similar logistics role. Previous exposure to metal manufacturing, fabrication, welding, or machining environments. Willingness to learn operation of manual machines in a small machine shop setting. Flexibility to perform a variety of tasks and support different areas of the operation as needed. Strong teamwork and communication skills suited to a small, close-knit branch location. Basic computer literacy for use of shipping software, inventory systems, and scanning tools. Work Environment The position follows a first-shift schedule, working Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for a 40-hour workweek. The environment involves regular material handling and lifting, with weights of 30–45 pounds consistently and up to 70 pounds occasionally, supported by lifting equipment and team lifting practices. You will frequently operate material handling equipment, including sit-down forklifts, reach trucks, and cherry pickers, sometimes working at heights of 15–20 feet. Personal protective equipment is required, including built-in metatarsal-guarded boots or shoes and safety glasses. Material handlers must wear a harness when picking orders at height. The company offers a reimbursement toward the required metatarsal-guarded footwear upon successful completion of the contract-to-hire period, with proof of purchase. Overall, the work environment combines warehouse operations with hands-on machine shop exposure in a small, team-oriented setting. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of MINNEAPOLIS, MN. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $21.00/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 MINNEAPOLIS,MN. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jun 1, 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. Company Description 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 in solving 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. Company Description 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 in solving 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.