Material Handler

Material Handling Technician

Location: St. Paul, MN

Position Type: Contract-to-Hire

FTE Conversion Pay: Approximately $22–$23/hour

Schedule: Monday–Friday, approximately 6:30 AM–3:00 PM or 7:00 AM–3:30 PM

Weekends: None

Overtime: Rare

Parking: Onsite parking available

Interview Process: Phone interview followed by onsite interview

Position Overview

Seeking a reliable, safety-conscious Material Handling Technician to support waste handling, shipping/receiving, and material transportation across a large corporate campus.

This is primarily a material handling and logistics position, not a hands-on hazardous waste processing role. The technician will not directly touch waste and will wear appropriate PPE while performing waste-related duties.

The role involves creating and applying waste labels, moving sealed waste drums with the proper equipment, transporting materials between campus locations, and assisting with shipping and receiving.

Must-Have Qualifications

• Valid driver's license
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Shipping/receiving, warehouse, delivery, logistics, or material handling experience
• Comfortable driving a company vehicle across a large campus
• Able to repeatedly lift up to 50 lbs.
• Comfortable moving 5-gallon and 55-gallon containers using appropriate material handling equipment
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow specific procedures
• Good communication and customer service skills
• Comfortable wearing required PPE
• Able to perform a physically active job involving lifting, bending, twisting, walking, and material movement

Key Responsibilities

Waste Material Handling

• Create, print, and apply appropriate waste labels to containers and drums
• Use proper material handling equipment to move sealed waste containers to designated storage areas
• Transport 5-gallon and 55-gallon containers across the facility
• Inspect containers and verify labeling and shipping requirements
• Close, secure, and palletize drums according to established procedures
• Maintain accurate waste tracking and compliance documentation
• Follow established safety procedures and wear required PPE
• Communicate any labeling, documentation, or compliance issues to the appropriate personnel

Shipping & Receiving

• Receive and sort incoming packages and pallets
• Distribute packages to appropriate campus locations
• Prepare outbound shipments
• Create and verify shipping labels and documentation
• Coordinate pickups and deliveries with shipping and freight providers
• Assist with general shipping/receiving and logistics activities as needed

Campus Transportation

• Drive a company vehicle between buildings and locations across the campus
• Transport materials, tools, packages, and properly contained waste
• Follow all vehicle and workplace safety procedures

Inventory & General Support

• Maintain inventory of labels, liners, zip ties, pallets, and shipping supplies
• Keep material handling and storage areas clean and organized
• Use handheld scanners, computer systems, and other logistics tools as required
• Manage multiple requests and priorities while maintaining accuracy

Preferred Experience

• Previous hazardous material or hazardous waste environment experience
• Shipping/receiving or warehouse experience
• Delivery driver experience
• Experience in a laboratory, pharmaceutical, research, industrial, or similar regulated facility
• Familiarity with DOT hazardous materials requirements
• Forklift or other material handling equipment experience
• OSHA or hazardous materials safety training
• Experience with handheld scanners or warehouse/shipping software

Ideal Candidate Profile

A shipping/receiving, warehouse, delivery, or material handling professional who is dependable, physically capable, safety-conscious, and comfortable following detailed procedures. Candidates do not necessarily need prior hazardous waste experience if they have strong logistics/material handling experience and can learn the compliance requirements.

Former UPS/FedEx-style delivery drivers, warehouse associates, shipping/receiving associates, material handlers, or logistics technicians could translate well into this position.