Material Handler > Can Start ASAP> Pay Rate - $0/hr. To $24/hr.

Material Handler

The Material Handler operates forklifts and yard tractors to safely move materials throughout a clean, temperature-controlled food manufacturing facility. This role focuses on loading and unloading shipments, transporting raw materials and finished goods between departments, and maintaining accurate inventory flow to keep production lines running smoothly. The Material Handler follows strict safety and GMP standards while collaborating closely with production and warehouse teams.

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, placement, and secure storage of products.
• Move raw materials, packaging supplies, and finished goods between production, warehouse, and other internal departments.
• Perform routine inspections and basic maintenance checks on forklifts to ensure safe and optimal performance.
• Adhere to all safety guidelines, GMP regulations, and facility procedures while operating equipment and handling materials.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and accessible work area, keeping aisles, docks, and storage locations free of obstructions.
• Coordinate material movements with production supervisors, warehouse personnel, and other team members to support production schedules.
• Communicate clearly with team members to provide updates on material availability and ensure production lines remain stocked with required raw materials.
• Use RF scanners, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment to pick, pack, load, and unload orders as needed.
• Assist with inventory activities, including counting materials, verifying quantities, and monitoring expiration dates.
• Handle general labor tasks related to shipping, receiving, packaging, and order picking to support overall warehouse operations.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Familiarity with yard tractors and their safe operation is a plus.
• Experience in production, order picking, picking and packing, and packaging operations.
• Experience with reach trucks and general forklift operating in warehouse or manufacturing settings.
• Bilingual communication skills are a plus.

Why Work Here?

You will join a privately held, growing company that offers a supportive environment and clear opportunities for advancement. The organization provides a comprehensive benefits package, including 401(k) with company match and insurance options such as health, dental, and vision coverage. There is potential for profit sharing in the future, reflecting a commitment to rewarding employees for their contributions. The culture emphasizes stability, growth, and long-term career development.

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. 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 Hopkins, MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 5, 2026.

About Aerotek

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 meets 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 solving for 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.

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.

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.

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