Material Handling Specialist

Material Handler

As a Material Handler, you will play a crucial role in supporting the production lines by delivering necessary parts and removing materials efficiently. Collaborate closely with leads in both the paint and assembly departments to meet their respective needs. Your responsibilities will include operating forklifts to transport parts, moving carts and pallet jacks across the production floor, assisting other material handlers, and organizing units for the paint unload team. You will also handle inventory transactions using a handheld scanner.

Responsibilities

• Support production lines by delivering parts and removing materials.
• Collaborate with leads in the paint and assembly departments.
• Operate forklifts to transport parts to and from lines.
• Move carts and pallet jacks throughout the production floor.
• Assist other material handlers and work on the assembly line.
• Organize units for the paint unload team.
• Perform inventory transactions using a handheld scanner.

Essential Skills

• Experience in inventory, material handling, or part picking.
• Proficiency in using RF scanning devices.
• Effective communication skills in English.
• Basic arithmetic skills (counting, adding, subtracting).
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Time management and ability to work independently.
• Physical ability to lift/carry up to 50 lbs and push/pull up to 100 lbs.
• Capability to perform tasks involving walking and standing for full shifts.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role is preferred.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy quarterly profit sharing and access to a state-of-the-art gym. Benefit from comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans, along with short-term disability coverage. Participate in a 401k plan with a 100% match up to 3%. Receive paid holidays, two weeks of PTO upon hire, and 40 hours of sick time. Quarterly and annual raises are offered based on performance and safety, and enjoy Freezee's on hot days.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.20 - $22.20/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Anoka, MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 7, 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.

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.