Material Handler

Material Handler

The Material Handler plays a pivotal role in supporting manufacturing and warehouse operations by efficiently receiving, storing, transporting, and issuing materials and components. This position ensures accurate order fulfillment, proper inventory handling, and timely delivery of materials while maintaining a safe, organized, and efficient work environment.

Responsibilities

• Print, review, and maintain daily pick lists, material movement documentation, and inventory records.
• Receive, verify, and stock incoming materials, components, and finished goods into designated warehouse or production locations.
• Pick, issue, and stage materials to support production orders and customer shipments.
• Transport materials and components to designated production areas and departments in a timely manner.
• Maintain accurate inventory counts and assist with cycle counts, audits, and related inventory activities.
• Follow established processes and procedures to ensure accuracy, traceability, and efficiency of material flow.
• Communicate effectively with production, planning, logistics, and warehouse personnel to support operational goals.
• Operate material handling equipment including hand jacks, pallet trucks, forklifts, cranes, and related tools in accordance with training and safety requirements.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance and communicate planned and unplanned absences in accordance with company policy.
• Complete special projects and additional assignments as needed.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area to support safety standards and production efficiency.

Essential Skills

• Previous experience in manufacturing, warehouse, or production environment.
• Forklift or material handling equipment experience (or willingness to be trained).
• Lockout/Tagout certification (training provided if not currently certified).
• Ability to individually lift up to 50 pounds frequently and assist with team lifts for items exceeding 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and move throughout the production facility for the duration of the shift.
• Ability to work in a warehouse and production environment with machine and operational noise for the entirety of the shift.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, including listening and speaking.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Picking, packing, and packaging experience.
• RF scanner and pallet jack operation skills.
• General production knowledge.

Why Work Here?

The company offers a great work culture with strong leadership, providing opportunities for advancement and growth. Employees enjoy competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, and a long-term career path. The company also offers cross-training opportunities and flexible work hours.

Work Environment

The work environment is an open production setting where candidates may work with metal parts. Expect to get hands dirty during tasks. The environment may include machine and operational noise throughout the shift.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Mankato, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/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 Mankato, MN.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 13, 2026.