MATERIAL HANDLER

Material Handler (Direct Hire) Location: Owatonna, MN Position Type: Direct Hire | Full-Time

Pay: $21.63 per hour Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Perks and Benefits:

• Brand-New Facility: Access to an on-site fitness center, pickleball court, and premium break spaces.
• Health & Well-Being (Day 1): Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance starting on your first day, plus an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Industry leading paid parental leave (After 90 days)
• Short-Term Disability: 8 weeks paid at 100%
• 401(k) with company match, HSA with employer contributions, FSA, plus company-paid Life, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability insurance.
• Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) package and Tuition Reimbursement.

Are you looking for a steady, hands-on warehouse role where safety, technology, and precision come together? As a Material Handler, you will play a key role in keeping daily logistics, production, and shipping operations moving seamlessly.

In this position, you'll unload incoming inventory, operate material-handling equipment, and utilize SAP and handheld scanners to maintain precise stock tracking in a clean, high-tech environment.

Responsibilities:

• Receive & Unload: Safely unload inbound shipments, verify goods, and stage incoming inventory.
• Equipment Operation: Safely operate Powered Industrial Trucks (PIT)?including forklifts and pallet jacks?as well as overhead cranes.
• Inventory & Tracking: Perform accurate material movements, cycle counts, and stock updates in SAP using handheld RF scanners.
• Production Support: Replenish inventory lines to keep manufacturing and fulfillment running without delays.
• Safety & Quality: Inspect goods for damage, report discrepancies, wear required PPE, and maintain an organized workspace.

Working hours: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Skills:

• Experience or familiarity with SAP (or similar WMS) and handheld scanners is preferred.
• High attention to detail, basic math capabilities, and clear communication skills.

Education:

High School

Experience:

1-4 years

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Prior experience operating PIT equipment or overhead cranes
• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 lbs, and comfortably stand, bend, and walk throughout an active warehouse shift.

Apply today to connect with our recruitment team!

Spherion has helped thousands of people just like you find work happiness! Our experienced staff will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temp-to-perm or direct hire opportunities, no one works harder for you than Spherion.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Spherion, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact Callcenter@spherion.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

key responsibilities

Receive & Unload: Safely unload inbound shipments, verify goods, and stage incoming inventory.Equipment Operation: Safely operate Powered Industrial Trucks (PIT)?including forklifts and pallet jacks?as well as overhead cranes.Inventory & Tracking: Perform accurate material movements, cycle counts, and stock updates in SAP using handheld RF scanners.Production Support: Replenish inventory lines to keep manufacturing and fulfillment running without delays.Safety & Quality: Inspect goods for damage, report discrepancies, wear required PPE, and maintain an organized workspace.

experience 1-4 years

skills Experience or familiarity with SAP (or similar WMS) and handheld scanners is preferred.High attention to detail, basic math capabilities, and clear communication skills.

education High School