Material Handler

PDS Tech Commercial; Minnesota; On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Job summary

PDS Tech Commercial in Maple Grove, MN is seeking a Material Handler to keep production moving. You will manage inventory, stockroom operations, and material flow to support weekly production schedules, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery of components.

Reporting to the Logistics Supervisor, you will handle ERP-based transactions, participate in cycle counts, and assist cross-functional teams while maintaining compliance with applicable standards.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Experience with inventory control and stockroom procedures.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and perform physical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Manage physical and electronic inventory transactions in the stockroom.
• Electronically receive and stock incoming materials and components.
• Maintain part count accuracy and cycle counts.
• Create work order kits to support production schedules.
• Issue materials to manufacturing areas quickly and accurately.
• Input material movements using ERP modules and document discrepancies.
• Cross-train in shipping and receiving; maintain a clean, safe workspace.

Skills

Inventory control

Stockroom procedures

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Lifting 40 lbs

Export control compliance

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Job Description

Keep Production Moving as a Material Handler

Location: Maple Grove, MN | Schedule: 2:30 pm - 11pm | Payrate $22.00/hour

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with an industry leader in manufacturing and electromechanical design support to hire a detail-driven Material Handler. If you thrive in a fast-paced production environment and understand that inventory accuracy fuels operational success, this is your opportunity to make a measurable impact.

The Role & Your Impact

As a Material Handler, you are the critical link between the stockroom and the manufacturing floor. Your accuracy, urgency, and organization ensure that production teams receive the right materials at the right time—without disruption.

Reporting to the Logistics Supervisor, you will manage inventory transactions, support manufacturing schedules, and help maintain compliance with industry certifications including ISO 9001, ISO 13485, AS9100, Nadcap accreditation, and NASA standards.

Your work directly supports quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.

Inventory Control & Stockroom Operations

• Control physical and electronic inventory transactions within the stockroom.

• Electronically receive and physically stock incoming materials, including purchased components and production subassemblies.

• Ensure part count accuracy at all times.

• Perform regular cycle counts and assist with annual physical inventory.

• Maintain accurate stockroom inventory records and transactional history.

Production Support

• Create work order kits by pulling designated components in correct quantities to support the weekly production schedule.

• Issue materials to manufacturing areas quickly and accurately.

• Perform scrap transactions and reissue replacement components as needed.

• Complete accurate production reporting on all work orders.

• Service manufacturing teams to meet operational demands.

Systems & Documentation

• Input all material movement transactions using the appropriate ERP software module.

• Notify Planner, Supervisor, or Buyer immediately of discrepancies, shortages, or material concerns.

• Follow all work instructions and documented processes to ensure compliance.

• Support analytical reviews to determine root causes and corrective actions for inventory errors.

Cross-Functional Support

• Cross-train and assist in shipping and receiving functions as workload demands.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

• Follow all safety practices and promptly address potential hazards.

• Assist in training and onboarding new employees as needed.

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent

• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment

• Experience in inventory control and stockroom procedures

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs. and perform physical tasks including standing, reaching, and climbing ladders

• Ability to work with export-controlled materials in compliance with regulations

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with ERP systems and electronic inventory transactions

• Working knowledge of electronic scales

• Familiarity with ISO or regulated manufacturing environments

• Strong analytical skills to help identify and correct inventory discrepancies

• Continuous improvement mindset

Pay Details: $22.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term di

This position requires use of information or access to facilities subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These regulations may limit access of controlled technologies: 1) to U.S. Persons, including U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, and other narrow categories including refugees and asylees, or 2) to certain foreign nationals that have received an export license.