Material Handler (Overhead Crane)

Job Description

Job Description

Overhead Crane Operator / Material Handler $27.22/hr | Union Opportunity | Bonuses | Career Growth

Shift Options

• 1st Shift: Monday-Friday, 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM
• 2nd Shift: Monday-Thursday, 2:30 PM - 12:50 AM
• $0.75/hr Shift Differential for 2nd Shift
• Overtime opportunities available

We're hiring Overhead Crane Operators to join a growing metals operation where employees are rewarded for safety, productivity, and skill development. This is a hands-on role in a large industrial warehouse where you'll operate overhead cranes, move materials throughout production, and help fulfill customer orders.

This position offers a clear path to a union career , monthly bonus opportunities, quarterly safety bonuses, and the chance to cross-train on additional equipment such as cut-to-length lines and plasma cutters. If you're looking for stability, competitive pay, and room to grow, we'd love to talk with you.

• Operate an overhead crane to safely move metal products throughout the facility.
• Load and unload semi-trailers with incoming and outgoing material.
• Stage and organize material to support production and shipping operations.
• Supply materials to machine operators and production teams.
• Handle finished products after they are cut to length, including staging, organizing, and preparing for shipment.
• Assist with processing customer orders according to specifications.
• Learn to operate additional equipment such as cut-to-length lines and plasma cutters.
• Perform order picking and inventory-related tasks.
• Use shop math to determine material weights and ensure safe material handling.
• Read and use tape measures to verify dimensions and product accuracy.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area.
• Follow established safety procedures and production standards.

• Previous warehouse, manufacturing, or material handling experience.
• Overhead crane experience is highly preferred, but candidates with strong industrial experience and mechanical aptitude are encouraged to apply.
• Experience loading/unloading trucks and moving large materials.
• Ability to read a tape measure accurately.
• Basic math skills and comfort working with weights and measurements.
• Strong attention to safety and quality.
• Reliable attendance and willingness to work overtime when needed.
• Experience in metal manufacturing, steel distribution, order picking, or production environments is a plus.

✅ Starting Pay of $27.22/hr

✅ Union opportunity after successful contract period

✅ Monthly Production Bonus after hire-on

✅ Quarterly Safety Bonus up to 4% of quarterly earnings

✅ 401(k) with 5% Company Match

✅ Opportunities for pay increases through cross-training and skill development

✅ Long-term career growth in a stable industry

✅ Safety-focused environment with structured training

This position is located in a large industrial warehouse designed for heavy manufacturing operations. Employees work indoors in an active production environment where temperatures fluctuate with the seasons. The facility can be warm in the summer and cool in the winter, so candidates should be comfortable working in a non-climate-controlled environment.

The company prides itself on providing strong compensation, advancement opportunities, and long-term career stability for employees willing to learn and grow.

Required PPE:

• Steel-toe boots with built-in metatarsal protection (non-detachable)

If you're interested in joining a company that offers competitive pay, union opportunities, bonuses, and long-term growth, feel free to apply!

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

The pay range for this position is $27.22 - $27.97/hr.

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 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)

This is a fully onsite position in Roseville,MN.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 4, 2026.

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.

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.