Job Title:
Material Handler
Company: Minnesota Staffing
Location: Alexandria, MN
Created: 2026-03-04
Job Type: Full Time
Job Description:
Material Handler The Operations Material Handler is responsible for the efficient delivery of raw materials and the palletizing, documentation, and storage of all finished goods. This role involves operating various energized and non-energized equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, floor scrubbers, palletizing robots, and shrink wrap machines. The position requires a strong commitment to safety, quality, and effective communication to enhance shift and plant performance. A high level of integrity, honesty, and the ability to maintain composure in a physically demanding environment are essential. Responsibilities: Utilize Oracle production tools and wireless handheld RF scanners to generate labels and place them on pallets, ensuring accurate inventory tracking. Scan bar codes to verify accuracy and readability. Place finished product pallets in the warehouse, processing all necessary moves and transactions for final locations. Communicate with facility personnel regarding any delays or issues affecting production. Monitor and resolve faults, and clear material jams in the palletizing robot. Essential Skills: Experience in material handling. Proficient in operating forklifts. Additional Skills & Qualifications: Forklift experience is preferred. Why Work Here? Join a team that values integrity and honesty, where you can grow your skills in a supportive and dynamic environment. Work Environment: Work in a physically demanding environment that requires attention to detail. Utilize a variety of equipment including forklifts, pallet jacks, floor scrubbers, palletizing robots, and shrink wrap machines. Engage in a team-oriented setting with effective communication at the core of operations. Job Type & Location: This is a contract to hire position based out of Alexandria, MN. Pay and Benefits: The pay range for this position is $21.50/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 Alexandria, MN. Application Deadline: This position is anticipated to close on Mar 11, 2026. About Aerotek: 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 solving for 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. 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.