Stocker Associate

Job Title: Warehouse Material Handling Associate

Job Description

The Warehouse Material Handling Associate receives, stores, and issues equipment, materials, supplies, merchandise, and tools while maintaining accurate stock records in a stockroom, warehouse, or storage yard environment. This role ensures materials flow efficiently through the facility, performs inventory control tasks, operates forklifts and related equipment safely, and supports production by supplying materials as needed.

Responsibilities

• Receive incoming equipment, materials, supplies, merchandise, and tools and verify accuracy against requisitions or invoices by counting, sorting, or weighing articles.

• Store materials in designated locations within the stockroom, warehouse, or storage yard in an organized and efficient manner.

• Issue and distribute materials and supplies to workers and production areas as needed to support ongoing operations.

• Compile, maintain, and update stock records to ensure accurate inventory levels and traceability of materials.

• Mark identifying codes, figures, or letters on articles as required to ensure proper identification and tracking.

• Operate gas or electric powered forklift trucks to move, stack, tier, load, and unload materials safely in and around the plant, warehouse, and stockyard.

• Properly load and operate the stress relieving oven in accordance with established procedures and safety guidelines.

• Perform daily and weekly Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) tasks with accuracy and consistency to maintain equipment and work areas.

• Conduct inventory of materials on a regular basis to verify stock levels and identify discrepancies.

• Use MRP (Material Requirements Planning) transactions such as issues and receipts to record material movements accurately in the system.

• Pick and prepare orders with attention to detail to ensure correct quantities and items are delivered to the appropriate locations.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in compliance with facility standards and safety practices.

Essential Skills

• At least 1 year of prior material handling and inventory experience.

• Experience with inventory control processes, including counting, sorting, and verifying incoming materials.

• Ability to operate gas or electric powered forklift trucks safely in a warehouse or plant environment.

• Ability to perform MRP transactions such as issues and receipts accurately.

• Strong attention to detail when receiving, storing, issuing, and picking materials.

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and established procedures consistently.

• Basic math skills to count, weigh, and verify material quantities.

• Vocational or high school education or equivalent.

• Capability to perform physical tasks such as lifting, moving, and stacking materials as required by the role.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• On-the-job training will be provided to learn specific trade techniques and procedures.

• Experience working in a warehouse, stockroom, or production environment.

• Familiarity with operating and loading a stress relieving oven or similar industrial equipment.

• Experience picking orders and supplying materials to production lines.

• Comfort working with inventory systems and basic computer or terminal-based transactions.

• Strong organizational skills to maintain orderly storage and accurate records.

Why Work Here?

Employees benefit from a stable, union environment that provides guaranteed wage increases based on hours worked, supporting long-term growth and financial security. The facility offers a clean, quiet setting with modern production areas and strong attention to workplace organization and safety. Team members have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful military-related projects, adding a sense of purpose and pride to their daily work. The location offers convenient access directly off a major highway, making commuting easier for a wide range of candidates.

Work Environment

The role is based on an open production floor with great lighting, providing clear visibility and a comfortable working atmosphere. The facility is very clean and quiet, supporting focus and efficient operations. Work is performed in a warehouse and plant setting that includes stockrooms, storage yards, and production areas. Employees operate gas or electric powered forklifts and other material handling equipment, as well as a stress relieving oven, while following safety procedures. Multiple shift options are available, including 1st shift (6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday), 2nd shift (4:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m., Monday through Thursday), and a 4th weekend shift (6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Friday through Sunday). The environment emphasizes cleanliness, organization, and quiet operations to support high-quality work on specialized projects.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of North Mankato, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $51125.00 - $54080.00/yr.

Competitive Compensation: Attractive salary with additional bonus opportunities.

Health and Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, effective from your first day.

Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with a best-in-class company match to support your financial future.

Work-Life Balance: Generous time off package, including PTO and holidays.

Education Assistance: Tuition reimbursement and continuous learning opportunities to support your professional growth.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in North Mankato,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 5, 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.

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.