Material Handler

As a Material Handler, you will be responsible for supporting the production lines by efficiently bringing parts to them and taking material away. You will work closely with the leads in both the paint and assembly departments to ensure their needs are met. Your role involves operating a forklift to move parts from shelves to the lines, and navigating carts and pallet jacks throughout the production floor. Additionally, you will assist other material handlers in the assembly department, work on the assembly line, and help the paint unload team with unit organization. Accurate inventory transactions using a handheld scanner will also be part of your responsibilities.

• Support production lines by delivering and removing materials.
• Collaborate with leads in the paint and assembly departments.
• Operate forklifts to transport parts to the lines.
• Move carts and pallet jacks across the production floor.
• Assist other material handlers and the paint unload team.
• Conduct inventory transactions using a handheld scanner.

• Experience in inventory, material handling, or part picking.
• Proficiency with RF scanning devices.
• Effective communication skills in English.
• Basic math skills including counting, adding, and subtracting.
• Strong organizational, attention to detail, and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced team environment.

• Ability to lift/carry up to 10 lbs constantly and up to 50 lbs occasionally.
• Capability to push/pull up to 100 lbs occasionally.
• Comfortable with tasks requiring walking and standing for 8-12 hours.
• Frequent use of hands and fingers for handling parts and tools.
• Occasional crouching, kneeling, bending, and reaching.

Enjoy quarterly profit sharing, access to a state-of-the-art gym, and comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits. We offer a 401k plan with a full match up to 3%, paid holidays, and generous PTO including two weeks upon hire and 40 hours of sick time. Benefit from quarterly and annual raises based on performance and safety.

This role is based in a manufacturing facility that is not air-conditioned, resulting in high temperatures during summer months. The paint department is air-conditioned when retrieving or delivering painting parts. The job involves significant movement within the fabrication area, which can be warm. Candidates should be comfortable working in these conditions.

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

The pay range for this position is $20.70 - $22.70/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Anoka,MN.

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 10, 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.