Material Handler- (Hiring For 1st/2nd/weekends)- Immediate Start- APPLY ASAP!

Job Title: Material Handler

1st, 2nd, and Weekend shifts available

$20/HR- $25.50/HR



Job Description

The Material Handler works across multiple warehouse departments to support shipping, receiving, and general material movement. This role involves picking and packing orders, operating material handling equipment, and loading or unloading trucks, while adapting to different tasks and areas of the warehouse as needed.

Responsibilities

• Work in a variety of warehouse departments and remain flexible to move between areas based on daily operational needs.
• Pick and pack products accurately using pick sheets to fulfill customer and internal orders.
• Use RF scanners to locate, scan, and track inventory and orders within the warehouse.
• Build pallets and break down boxes to prepare products for storage or shipment.
• Operate pallet jacks safely to move materials and products throughout the warehouse.
• Drive material handling equipment such as reach trucks, stand-up forklifts, sit-down forklifts, and tuggers when required.
• Load and unload trucks using lifts, pallet jacks, or by hand, ensuring safe and efficient handling of materials.
• Support shipping and receiving activities, including working at dock doors to process incoming and outgoing shipments.
• Use the warehouse ERP system (Epicor) to enter, update, and review shipping, receiving, and inventory information as needed.
• Cross-train with production teams when required to support overall warehouse and production operations.

Essential Skills

• Previous experience working in a warehouse environment.
• Flexibility and willingness to work in different departments and perform a variety of tasks each day.
• Ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting, moving, loading, and unloading materials.
• Comfort working with RF scanners for picking and inventory tasks.
• Ability to safely operate pallet jacks within a warehouse setting.
• Basic ability to follow pick sheets and written instructions accurately.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 1+ year of forklift experience, including reach trucks, stand-up, and sit-down forklifts.
• Experience in shipping and receiving within a warehouse or distribution environment.
• Ability to cross-train and assist with production-related tasks.
• Ability to use a computer to work within ERP systems such as Epicor.

Why Work Here?

You will join a rapidly growing organization that offers clear opportunities for professional advancement. Many team members have progressed from contractor roles into lead, supervisor, and management positions, demonstrating a strong commitment to internal promotion and career development. In addition, eligible roles receive a competitive shift differential, supporting those who choose to work non-traditional hours.

Work Environment

The warehouse environment is fast-paced yet clean and well organized, providing a structured setting for daily operations. Team members may rotate between departments and tasks, which keeps the work dynamic and varied. The facility operates on multiple shifts, including a first shift from 5:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., a second shift from 3:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., and a weekend shift from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Work involves regular use of RF scanners, pallet jacks, and, when applicable, forklifts and other material handling equipment, with a focus on safety and efficiency throughout the warehouse.

This is a Permanent position based out of Elk River, MN.

The pay range for this position is $20.50 - $25.50/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Elk River,MN.

This position is anticipated to close on May 9, 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.