Material Handler - Direct Employment

Material Handler

We are seeking a dependable and safety-focused forklift operator to support our welding and fabrication departments. This role involves transporting materials, loading and unloading trucks, and managing inventory both indoors and outdoors. If you have experience operating heavy equipment and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities:

• Operate forklifts (up to 36,000 lbs), jib cranes, and overhead hoists with proper rigging techniques.
• Load and unload LTL and flatbed trucks; transport materials across departments and to/from the yard.
• Pull and stage assembly parts, store raw materials, and complete inventory paperwork.
• Maintain organized indoor and outdoor inventory areas.
• Collaborate with drivers to position trucks for efficient unloading.
• Verify incoming shipments against packing lists and label items with part numbers.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of material storage areas.
• Assist with fabrication, grinding, and other manufacturing tasks as needed.
• Follow all safety protocols and consistently use required PPE.

Qualifications:

• Experience operating heavy-duty forklifts and rigging equipment.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.
• Ability to read and maintain bills of material and parts sales orders.
• Team-oriented with flexibility to support multiple departments.

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $26.00/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 Hutchinson, MN.

Application Deadline:

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 12, 2025.

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.