Material Handler: Forklift & Warehouse Ops (Fast-Paced)

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

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.