Material Handler - $20/hr - $24/hr

Aerotek; Hopkins (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Aerotek seeks a Material Handler for a GMP-regulated food manufacturing facility in Hopkins, MN. You will operate rear-wheel steering forklifts and yard tractors to move materials, load/unload shipments, and keep lines stocked to support production.

The role emphasizes safety, inventory accuracy, and teamwork with production and warehouse staff, using RF scanners and various forklift equipment on a 2nd shift.

Qualifications

• Proven forklift experience in a GMP-regulated or food manufacturing environment.
• Experience operating rear-wheel steering forklifts in tight spaces.
• Valid forklift operator certification.
• Clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts and yard tractors to move materials safely.
• Load and unload shipments and store products properly.
• Transport raw materials and finished goods between departments.
• Perform routine inspections and basic maintenance checks on equipment.
• Follow safety, GMP, and facility regulations.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.

Skills

Forklift operation

Warehouse experience

Safety awareness

Communication

Bilingual (plus)

Tools

RF scanners

Pallet jacks

Reach trucks

Sit-down forklifts

Yard tractors

Job description

Material Handler | $20/hr-$24/hr | Weekly Pay

Job Description

The Material Handler operates rear-wheel steering forklifts and yard tractors to safely move materials throughout a GMP-regulated, food manufacturing facility. This role focuses on loading and unloading shipments, transporting raw materials and finished goods between departments, and supporting production by keeping lines stocked. The Material Handler performs routine equipment inspections, follows strict safety and cleanliness standards, and works closely with production and warehouse teams to ensure efficient material flow and accurate inventory handling.

Responsibilities

• Operate rear-wheel steering forklifts and yard tractors to safely and efficiently transport materials within the facility.
• Load and unload incoming and outgoing shipments, ensuring proper handling, stacking, and storage of products.
• Move raw materials, packaging supplies, and finished goods between production, warehouse, and other departments as needed.
• Perform routine inspections and basic maintenance checks on forklifts to ensure safe and optimal performance.
• Follow all safety guidelines, GMP requirements, and facility regulations while operating equipment and handling materials.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and accessible work area, keeping aisles, docks, and storage locations clear.
• Coordinate material movements with production supervisors, warehouse personnel, and other team members to meet production schedules.
• Communicate clearly with team members to provide updates on material availability and ensure production lines remain stocked with raw materials.
• Support inventory processes, including counts, pallet tie and tier verification, and checking expiration dates.
• Assist with general labor tasks such as order picking, packing, loading, unloading, and packaging as needed.
• Use RF scanners, pallet jacks, sit-down forklifts, reach trucks, and other material handling equipment to complete daily tasks.
• Participate in shipping and receiving activities, including verifying shipments and organizing materials in designated areas.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience as a forklift driver in a food manufacturing or similar environment.
• 23 years of warehouse and forklift experience preferred.
• Valid forklift operator certification.
• Clean driving record.
• Ability to operate rear-wheel steering forklifts confidently in tight spaces.
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds.
• Strong mathematical skills for inventory counts, pallet tie and tier calculations, and managing expiration dates.
• Experience with material handling, inventory, shipping and receiving, and general labor in a production setting.
• Proficiency with sit-down forklifts, pallet jacks, reach trucks, and other forklift operating tasks.
• Experience with order picking, picking, packing, loading, unloading, and packaging.
• Ability to use RF scanners for picking and inventory activities.
• Clear and effective communication skills to coordinate with production and warehouse teams.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working in a GMP-regulated or food manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with yard tractors and their safe operation.
• Being bilingual is a plus.
• Comfort working in a temperature-controlled, large-scale facility.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills for maintaining clean, accessible work areas.
• Ability to work effectively on a 2nd shift schedule from 1:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
• Willingness to follow established safety, cleanliness, and operational procedures.

Why Work Here?

Employees join a privately held, growing company that offers a supportive environment with advancement opportunities and long-term career potential. Team members benefit from a comprehensive benefits package that includes 401(k) matching and insurance options such as health, dental, and vision coverage. The organization values continuous improvement, invests in its people, and is exploring profit-sharing opportunities, creating a culture where hard work and contribution are recognized and rewarded.

Work Environment

The role is based in a GMP-regulated, very clean, 135,000 square foot, temperature-controlled facility in Hopkins. The environment is well maintained, with a strong focus on safety, cleanliness, and organization throughout production and warehouse areas. The position operates on 2nd shift, working Monday through Friday from 1:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Material handlers use rear-wheel steering forklifts, yard tractors, sit-down forklifts, pallet jacks, reach trucks, RF scanners, and other standard warehouse and production equipment. The facility emphasizes clear aisles, orderly storage, and adherence to GMP standards, providing a structured and professional setting for daily operations.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $24.00/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 jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post‑tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

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

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 26, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Hopkins,MN.

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.

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.

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.