Material Handler
Aerotek
Posted Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Posting ID: JP-005961055
Job Description
This role is responsible for accurately receiving, storing, issuing, and tracking equipment, materials, supplies, merchandise, and tools within a stockroom, warehouse, or storage yard environment. The position supports production by maintaining precise inventory records, performing material transactions in the system, and safely operating material handling equipment to move and organize products throughout the facility.
Responsibilities
- Receive incoming equipment, materials, supplies, merchandise, and tools, and verify shipments against requisitions or invoices by counting, sorting, or weighing items.
- Store materials in designated locations within the stockroom, warehouse, or storage yard in an organized and easily accessible manner.
- Issue materials and supplies to production and other workers as needed, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Compile and maintain accurate stock records, including quantities, locations, and movement of inventory.
- Mark or label articles with identifying codes, figures, or letters to ensure proper identification and traceability.
- Operate gas or electric powered forklift trucks safely to move, stack, tier, load, and unload materials in and around the plant, warehouse, or stockyard.
- Properly load and operate the stress relieving oven according to established procedures and safety guidelines.
- Perform daily and weekly Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) tasks on assigned equipment with accuracy and consistency.
- Conduct regular inventory counts and reconcile physical stock with system records to maintain accurate inventory levels.
- Perform MRP (Material Requirements Planning) system transactions, including issues and receipts, to keep inventory records current and accurate.
- Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe work area in compliance with facility standards.
- Collaborate with production and other departments to ensure materials are available when needed to support ongoing operations.
- Follow all safety procedures and guidelines while operating equipment and handling materials.
- At least 1 year of prior material handling and inventory experience.
- Experience with inventory control processes such as receiving, storing, issuing, and counting materials.
- Ability to safely operate gas or electric powered forklift trucks for loading, unloading, and moving materials.
- Basic knowledge of MRP transaction performance, including processing issues and receipts in an inventory system.
- Ability to accurately count, sort, or weigh incoming articles and verify them against requisitions or invoices.
- Capability to perform daily and weekly TPM tasks with consistency and attention to detail.
- A vocational or high school education or equivalent.
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and adhere to established procedures.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in all inventory and documentation activities.
- On-the-job training is provided to learn specific trade techniques and procedures used at the facility.
- Experience working in a warehouse, stockroom, or production environment.
- Comfort with marking and labeling materials using identifying codes, figures, or letters.
- Ability to work effectively on projects that support specialized industries, including military-related work.
- Strong organizational skills to maintain orderly storage areas and accurate records.
- Willingness to learn and follow safety and operational standards for equipment such as forklifts and stress relieving ovens.
Employees benefit from a union environment that provides guaranteed wage increases based on hours worked, supporting long-term financial stability and growth. The facility offers a clean, quiet, and well-maintained workspace with a focus on quality and precision, including involvement in meaningful military-related projects. The location provides convenient access directly off a major highway, making commuting straightforward and efficient.
Work Environment
The role is based on an open production floor with great lighting, creating a bright and comfortable work area. The facility is very clean and quiet, supporting focus and attention to detail. Work takes place in a warehouse and stockroom setting with access to a production floor, where gas or electric powered forklifts and a stress relieving oven are used as part of daily operations. The environment emphasizes organization, safety, and cleanliness, with clearly defined storage areas and well-maintained equipment.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of North Mankato, MN.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $51125.00 - $54080.00/yr.
Competitive Compensation: Attractive salary with additional bonus opportunities. Health and Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, effective from your first day. Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with a best-in-class company match to support your financial future. Work-Life Balance: Generous time off package, including PTO and holidays. Education Assistance: Tuition reimbursement and continuous learning opportunities to support your professional growth.
Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in North Mankato,MN.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Apr 28, 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.
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