Aerotek
Business is growing and we need a strong Material Handler / Yard Worker
This will be in a metal manufacturing shop. Shift time is 5:00AM-3:30PM and weekly pay is $24-26/hr. Job Description
As a Material Handler, you will be responsible for transporting materials to the welding department, loading and unloading trucks, and moving materials from the shop to the yard. You will occasionally work outdoors and should be comfortable dressing warmly during the winter. This position involves operating a heavy-duty forklift capable of lifting up to 36,000 lbs, so candidates must be adept at handling large forklifts. Responsibilities
Operate a forklift, jib crane, and overhead hoist, ensuring proper and safe rigging of lifts and movement of loads. Utilize forklifts indoors and outdoors to load and unload materials across departments, maintain job lanes, organize, and transport inventory. Unload and receive incoming LTL and Flatbed Trucks, and freight from the Waconia facility; pull assembly parts and stage by job, storing raw materials appropriately. Pull materials needed for production and complete paperwork to relieve inventory and assign time. Monitor and organize indoor and outdoor inventory, ensuring racks and equipment piles are orderly. Maintain accurate project documentation such as bills of materials or parts sales orders. Verify received item counts against packing lists, report discrepancies to the supervisor, and deliver verified packing lists. Label incoming items with company part numbers, if applicable. Adhere to safety standards and use personal protective equipment at all times. Keep the material storage area and yard clean, organized, stocked, and consolidated. Assist with fabrication, grinding, and manufacturing tasks as assigned. Perform other duties as assigned. Essential Skills
2+ years of forklift operation experience. Experience with loading and unloading equipment. Proficiency in using reach trucks, pallet jacks, and sit-down forklifts. Experience in shipping and receiving. Strong computer skills Why Work Here?
Join a dynamic team in a supportive and engaging work environment that values safety and efficiency. Benefit from working in a collaborative open-concept manufacturing facility where your skills and contributions are recognized and appreciated. Work Environment
The work environment consists of a team of 15-20 employees in an open-concept manufacturing facility, promoting collaboration and efficiency. Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $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) Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Waconia, MN. Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 29, 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.
This will be in a metal manufacturing shop. Shift time is 5:00AM-3:30PM and weekly pay is $24-26/hr. Job Description
As a Material Handler, you will be responsible for transporting materials to the welding department, loading and unloading trucks, and moving materials from the shop to the yard. You will occasionally work outdoors and should be comfortable dressing warmly during the winter. This position involves operating a heavy-duty forklift capable of lifting up to 36,000 lbs, so candidates must be adept at handling large forklifts. Responsibilities
Operate a forklift, jib crane, and overhead hoist, ensuring proper and safe rigging of lifts and movement of loads. Utilize forklifts indoors and outdoors to load and unload materials across departments, maintain job lanes, organize, and transport inventory. Unload and receive incoming LTL and Flatbed Trucks, and freight from the Waconia facility; pull assembly parts and stage by job, storing raw materials appropriately. Pull materials needed for production and complete paperwork to relieve inventory and assign time. Monitor and organize indoor and outdoor inventory, ensuring racks and equipment piles are orderly. Maintain accurate project documentation such as bills of materials or parts sales orders. Verify received item counts against packing lists, report discrepancies to the supervisor, and deliver verified packing lists. Label incoming items with company part numbers, if applicable. Adhere to safety standards and use personal protective equipment at all times. Keep the material storage area and yard clean, organized, stocked, and consolidated. Assist with fabrication, grinding, and manufacturing tasks as assigned. Perform other duties as assigned. Essential Skills
2+ years of forklift operation experience. Experience with loading and unloading equipment. Proficiency in using reach trucks, pallet jacks, and sit-down forklifts. Experience in shipping and receiving. Strong computer skills Why Work Here?
Join a dynamic team in a supportive and engaging work environment that values safety and efficiency. Benefit from working in a collaborative open-concept manufacturing facility where your skills and contributions are recognized and appreciated. Work Environment
The work environment consists of a team of 15-20 employees in an open-concept manufacturing facility, promoting collaboration and efficiency. Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $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) Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Waconia, MN. Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 29, 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.