Material Handler - Direct Employment

Job Description

Job Description

Material Handler - Direct Employment - Will pay up to $26/hr.

Pay: Competitive Pay Based on Experience

Location: South Metro

Schedule: Full-Time | Day Shift

Join a Growing Manufacturing Team

We're seeking a reliable and safety-focused Material Handler to support production operations in a busy manufacturing environment. If you have forklift experience and enjoy hands-on work, this is an excellent opportunity to join a stable company with a strong team culture.

What You'll Do

• Operate forklifts to move materials throughout the facility
• Load and unload trucks, including flatbeds and LTL shipments
• Transport materials to production and welding departments
• Receive, organize, and store incoming inventory
• Pull and stage materials for production jobs
• Maintain accurate inventory records and paperwork
• Verify shipments against packing lists and report discrepancies
• Keep warehouse, storage areas, and yard organized
• Work with drivers to safely load and unload materials
• Operate material handling equipment including forklifts, pallet jacks, cranes, and hoists
• Follow all safety procedures and PPE requirements
• Assist with general shop and fabrication support as needed

Requirements

• 1+ year of forklift experience
• Experience loading and unloading trucks
• Shipping and receiving experience preferred
• Ability to work both indoors and outdoors
• Strong attention to detail and organization skills
• Ability to safely move and handle large materials
• Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to lift, bend, stand, and move throughout the workday

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with heavy-capacity forklifts
• Experience operating cranes, hoists, or rigging equipment
• Manufacturing, warehouse, or industrial experience
• Inventory control experience
• Experience reading bills of materials or work orders

Why Join Us?

• Stable, full-time opportunity
• Hands-on work with variety throughout the day
• Supportive and team-oriented environment
• Safety-focused workplace
• Opportunity to build valuable manufacturing and material handling skills
• Growing company with long-term career potential

Apply today if you have forklift, shipping/receiving, warehouse, or material handling experience and are looking for a long-term opportunity with a great team.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Chaska, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40000.00 - $60000.00/yr.

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 jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable 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 Chaska,MN.

Application Deadline

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

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.