Material Handler 📍 Anoka, MN💲 Pay: $20.00 - $22.85/hr🕒 1st, 2nd, 3rd & Weekend Shift Openings Available Contract-to-Hire Opportunity Job Overview We are seeking motivated Material Handlers to support production operations in a large manufacturing and warehouse environment. In this role, you will be responsible for picking, staging, and transporting parts and materials throughout the facility to ensure production teams have everything needed to build products efficiently. This position involves extensive walking, material handling, inventory support, and learning to operate warehouse equipment.
Responsibilities
- Pick and stage parts and materials for production orders.
- Retrieve inventory from warehouse locations and deliver materials to production areas.
- Transport materials using carts, pallet jacks, tuggers, and other warehouse equipment.
- Operate cherry pickers and lifts to retrieve inventory from elevated storage locations.
- Assist with receiving, stocking, and inventory replenishment activities.
- Learn and operate stand-up forklifts and other material handling equipment.
- Maintain accurate inventory and work order documentation.
- Follow all safety policies and procedures.
- Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
- Support production teams by ensuring parts are delivered accurately and on time.
Qualifications
Required
- Minimum 6 months of warehouse experience.
- Experience with order picking, stocking, shipping, receiving, or material handling.
- Ability to walk up to 5 miles per day.
- Ability to stand throughout the shift.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. (most lifts are 20-30 lbs.).
- Comfortable working in steel-toed boots.
- Basic reading and writing skills for inventory and work order documentation.
- Willingness to learn forklift and warehouse equipment operation.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred
- Previous forklift experience.
- Manufacturing or production environment experience.
- Experience operating pallet jacks, tuggers, lifts, or cherry pickers.
- Experience in large warehouse operations.
- Shipping, receiving, and inventory control experience.
Pay & Schedule 1st Shift 🕒 Monday - Friday | 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM💲 $20.00/hr 2nd Shift 🕒 Monday - Friday | 2:30 PM - 11:00 PM💲 $22.25/hr 3rd Shift 🕒 Sunday - Thursday | 10:30 PM - 7:00 AM💲 $22.00/hr Weekend Shift 🕒 Friday - Sunday or Saturday - Monday | 6:00 AM - 6:30 PM💲 $22.85/hr Work 36 hours in 3 daysMandatory overtime may be required depending on production needs. Benefits & Perks Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance 401(k) Retirement Plan PTO and Holiday Pay Life Insurance Options Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage Employee Assistance Program Tuition Reimbursement Career Growth Opportunities Advancement into Lead and Supervisor Roles Employee Appreciation Events and Holiday Celebrations Onsite Nurse Support Why Join Us? This is a long-term opportunity with a growing manufacturing organization that offers excellent benefits, tuition assistance, and significant opportunities for advancement. Employees are encouraged to grow within the company and pursue leadership positions through internal promotions and development programs. Work Environment
- Large manufacturing and warehouse facility.
- Clean, organized environment.
- Fast-paced production setting.
- Extensive walking throughout the shift (up to 5 miles daily).
- Work within warehouse and manufacturing areas supporting production operations.
- Required PPE includes steel-toed boots, eye protection, and ear protection.
Hiring Requirements
- No drug test required.
- Steel-toed boots required.
- Ability to work overtime as needed.
- Must be comfortable working on your feet throughout the shift.
Performance Expectations
- Meet daily and weekly order-picking goals.
- Maintain accuracy and productivity in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrate reliability, attendance, and safe work practices.
- Participate in 30, 60, and 90-day performance reviews.
Apply today to join a leading manufacturing company offering stability, growth opportunities, and a path to a long-term career! 🚀 Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Anoka, MN. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $20.00 - $22.85/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.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) Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Anoka, MN. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 4, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Anoka,MN.
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.