Material Handler

Job Title: Material Handler
Job Description

The Material Handler plays a pivotal role in supporting manufacturing and warehouse operations by efficiently receiving, storing, transporting, and issuing materials and components. This position ensures accurate order fulfillment, proper inventory handling, and timely delivery of materials while maintaining a safe, organized, and efficient work environment.

Responsibilities

• Print, review, and maintain daily pick lists, material movement documentation, and inventory records.
• Receive, verify, and stock incoming materials, components, and finished goods into designated warehouse or production locations.
• Pick, issue, and stage materials to support production orders and customer shipments.
• Transport materials and components to designated production areas and departments in a timely manner.
• Maintain accurate inventory counts and assist with cycle counts, audits, and related inventory activities.
• Follow established processes and procedures to ensure accuracy, traceability, and efficiency of material flow.
• Communicate effectively with production, planning, logistics, and warehouse personnel to support operational goals.
• Operate material handling equipment including hand jacks, pallet trucks, forklifts, cranes, and related tools in accordance with training and safety requirements.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance and communicate planned and unplanned absences in accordance with company policy.
• Complete special projects and additional assignments as needed.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area to support safety standards and production efficiency.

Essential Skills

• Previous experience in manufacturing, warehouse, or production environment.
• Forklift or material handling equipment experience (or willingness to be trained).
• Lockout/Tagout certification (training provided if not currently certified).
• Ability to individually lift up to 50 pounds frequently and assist with team lifts for items exceeding 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and move throughout the production facility for the duration of the shift.
• Ability to work in a warehouse and production environment with machine and operational noise for the entirety of the shift.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, including listening and speaking.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Picking, packing, and packaging experience.
• RF scanner and pallet jack operation skills.
• General production knowledge.

Why Work Here?

The company offers a great work culture with strong leadership, providing opportunities for advancement and growth. Employees enjoy competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, and a long-term career path. The company also offers cross-training opportunities and flexible work hours.

Work Environment

The work environment is an open production setting where candidates may work with metal parts. Expect to get hands dirty during tasks. The environment may include machine and operational noise throughout the shift.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Mankato, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Mankato,MN.

Application Deadline

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

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

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 meet 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 in solving 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.