MATERIAL HANDLER- $22/HR- $24/HR- URGENT HIRING- START ASAP

Aerotek; Minnetonka (MN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a Material Handler in Minnetonka, MN to support manufacturing and warehouse operations. You will receive, move, store, and deliver materials to production areas while maintaining inventory accuracy and safety standards.

The role involves operating forklifts and other material handling equipment, pulling and staging materials, processing shipping documents, and coordinating with production and logistics teams. On-site contract-to-hire with competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of warehouse or material handling experience.
• At least 1 year of forklift operating experience.
• Minimum 6 months of cherry picker or high bay forklift experience.
• Experience with shipping, receiving, and inventory control processes.
• Ability to safely operate pallet jacks and material handling equipment.
• Basic computer skills for inventory tracking and warehouse transactions.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Pull and stage materials for production, customer orders, and other warehouse requests.
• Operate forklifts, cherry pickers, high bay forklifts, and pallet jacks safely and efficiently.
• Load and unload trucks while following quality and safety requirements.
• Receive, inspect, count, and verify incoming materials and shipments.
• Store materials in designated warehouse locations and maintain organized inventory.
• Support shipping and receiving activities, including preparing outbound shipments.
• Maintain accurate inventory records using warehouse systems and computer software.
• Coordinate with production, planners, and warehouse teams to ensure on-time material delivery.
• Prepare and handle shipping documentation, including Bills of Lading (BOLs).
• Follow DOT, hazardous material, and company safety regulations.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

Skills

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Basic computer skills

Tools

UPS WorldShip

WMS

Job description

MATERIAL HANDLER- $22/HR- $24/HR- URGENT HIRING- START ASAP

Are you experienced in warehouse operations, forklift driving, or shipping and receiving? We are looking for a reliable and detail-oriented Material Handler to support our manufacturing and warehouse operations. In this role, you will help ensure materials are accurately received, stored, moved, and delivered to production areas while maintaining inventory accuracy and safety standards.

If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and operating material handling equipment, this is a great opportunity to grow your career.

Key Responsibilities

• Pull and stage materials for production, customer orders, and other warehouse requests.
• Operate forklifts, cherry pickers, high bay forklifts, and pallet jacks safely and efficiently.
• Load and unload trucks while following quality and safety requirements.
• Receive, inspect, count, and verify incoming materials and shipments.
• Store materials in designated warehouse locations and maintain organized inventory.
• Support shipping and receiving activities, including preparing outbound shipments.
• Maintain accurate inventory records using warehouse systems and computer software.
• Coordinate with production, planners, and warehouse teams to ensure on-time material delivery.
• Prepare and handle shipping documentation, including Bills of Lading (BOLs).
• Follow DOT, hazardous material, and company safety regulations.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of warehouse or material handling experience.
• At least 1 year of forklift operating experience.
• Minimum 6 months of cherry picker or high bay forklift experience.
• Experience with shipping, receiving, and inventory control processes.
• Ability to safely operate pallet jacks and material handling equipment.
• Basic computer skills for inventory tracking and warehouse transactions.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using UPS WorldShip, FedEx Ship Manager, or similar shipping software.
• Knowledge of Bills of Lading (BOLs) and shipping documentation.
• Experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment.
• Familiarity with DOT, hazardous material handling, and safety regulations.
• Experience with ERP, WMS, or inventory management systems.

Why Join Us?

• Clean, organized, and safety-focused facility.
• Opportunity to work with modern warehouse and material handling equipment.
• Supportive team environment with cross-functional collaboration.
• Stable manufacturing operation with growth opportunities.
• Strong focus on employee safety, training, and development.
• Large manufacturing and warehouse facility.
• Frequent operation of forklifts, cherry pickers, and pallet jacks.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $22.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Minnetonka,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 3, 2026.

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.