Job Description
Job Description📦 Material Handler – 1st Shift (Mon–Thurs) | Fast‑Paced Metal Fabrication Environment
Support a high‑performing welding and fabrication operation by picking, staging, and moving materials with accuracy and urgency. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a hands‑on, fast‑paced environment and takes pride in keeping production running smoothly.
🔧 What You’ll Do
- Pick and stage materials from indoor and outdoor warehouse locations to support the welding department
- Retrieve sheet metal and other materials based on production requirements
- Verify incoming and outgoing loads including shippers, logs, and bills of lading
- Use ERP systems (Epicor or similar) to analyze BOMs and methods for accurate staging
- Maintain inventory accuracy using RF scanners and desktop computers
- Operate a sit‑down forklift safely for most material movements
- Read blueprints and work instructions to verify correct parts before picking
- Support shipping and receiving including order selection, packaging, and material handling
- Follow all safety procedures and maintain a clean, organized work area
- Collaborate with production teams to ensure materials are available to meet schedules
📌 Essential Skills
- 2+ years sit‑down forklift experience in warehouse or manufacturing
- 1+ year ERP experience (Epicor, SAP, or similar)
- Shipping & receiving knowledge including load verification
- Order picking & material handling in a production environment
- RF scanner & computer proficiency
- Blueprint reading ability
- Ability to lift 50+ lbs and stand/walk for most of the shift
- Comfortable working around moving machinery and following safety protocols
⭐ Preferred Skills
- 2+ years order picking experience
- Manufacturing or OEM logistics experience
- Epicor/SAP proficiency
- Internal customer service skills
- Packaging & shipment prep
- Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and documentation
🎁 Why You’ll Love Working Here
- Fast‑paced, quality‑driven environment
- Clear processes, strong safety culture, and consistent goals
- Work alongside skilled professionals in a high‑performing OEM metal shop
- Opportunities to grow your material handling, logistics, and ERP skills
🏭 Work Environment
- 1st Shift: Monday–Thursday, 5:00 AM – 3:30 PM (4‑day workweek!)
- OEM metal fabrication shop with moderate to high noise levels
- Frequent lifting (50+ lbs), standing, and walking
- Use of sit‑down forklifts, RF scanners, computers, and ERP systems
- Safety glasses required; strict adherence to all safety procedures
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Minneapolis, MN.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $27.00/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 Minneapolis,MN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 2, 2026.
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.
Company DescriptionWe 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 meet 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 in solving 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.
Company Description
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 meet 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 in solving 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.