Material Handler Jobs in Maple Grove, MN (NOW HIRING)

Job Title: Material Handler

Job Description

The Material Handler plays a key role in supporting production operations by ensuring that all operators have the parts, materials, and supplies they need to keep equipment running efficiently. This position focuses on safely moving materials throughout the facility, operating forklifts and overhead cranes, assisting with basic production tasks, and helping maintain a clean, well-organized manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary material handling resource for production operators and leads, responding quickly to their material needs.
• Support production operations by continuously ensuring operators have the necessary parts, materials, and components at their workstations.
• Move parts in bins, pallets, and other containers between machines, work cells, and inventory locations throughout the facility.
• Operate forklifts and overhead cranes as needed to move materials, parts, and finished goods.
• Perform forklift use, including safety checks and minor repairs, in accordance with company and safety standards.
• Assist in production activities such as moving materials, running machines under direction, testing parts, washing parts, and dumping scrap or waste

Essential Skills

• At least 1 year of material handling or shipping and receiving experience in a lean manufacturing environment.
• Comfort and proficiency operating an overhead crane, with approximately 70% of the role focused on crane operation and 30% on forklift operation.
• Ability to safely operate forklifts, including performing basic safety checks and minor repairs.

Why Work Here?

Join a team where camaraderie and a laid-back atmosphere are cherished. Employees enjoy long tenures, with colleagues who have been part of the team for decades. The work environment fosters a sense of fun while maintaining a focus on productivity. Benefits include company-paid short-term and long-term disability, basic life insurance, and annual allowances for safety boots and prescription glasses. Enjoy free uniforms, 401k retirement plans with company match, and education financial assistance. Delight in summer treats like ice cream and pizza, and benefit from a generous PTO accrual schedule and paid holidays.

Work Environment

Work in a large fabrication shop on the 3rd shift Sunday - Thursday. The environment is relaxed, with a focus on teamwork and achieving goals while enjoying the process.

This is a Permanent position based out of St Michael, MN.

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $25.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in St Michael,MN.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 26, 2026.

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.

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.