📦 MATERIAL HANDLING ASSOCIATE

Forklift • Inventory • Union Job

Steady work. Clean shop. Union pay increases.

We’re hiring a Material Handling Associate to support production by receiving, storing, and delivering materials throughout our facility. You’ll run a forklift, track inventory, and keep production moving in a clean, quiet work environment. If you like organized work, operating equipment, and being part of a team that builds meaningful products — this is a solid long‑term opportunity.

🛠️ WHAT YOU’LL BE DOINGReceive, store, and issue materials, tools, and equipmentCount, sort, and weigh incoming materials to match invoices and requisitionsLabel and mark materials for tracking and identificationOperate gas or electric forklifts to move, stack, load, and unload materialsLoad and operate a stress relieving ovenPerform daily and weekly TPM tasksKeep inventory accurate and supply production workers as neededComplete MRP transactions (issues and receipts)

✅ Organized, steady work

✅ Clear procedures and expectations

✅ Critical role supporting production

👷 WHO THIS JOB IS FOR1+ year of material handling or inventory experienceComfortable operating forkliftsExperience with inventory systems or MRP (issues & receipts)Detail‑oriented and reliableCan follow written and verbal instructions in English

🔹 Vocational school, high school diploma, or GED required

🔹 On‑the‑job training provided for company-specific processes

🏭 WORK ENVIRONMENTOpen production floor with great lightingVery clean and quiet facilityOrganized, well‑run operationConveniently located right off Highway 14 in North Mankato💪 WHY WORK HEREUnion position with guaranteed wage increases based on hours workedClean, well‑maintained shop (not a loud or dirty warehouse)Work on exciting military projectsStable, long‑term employment with strong job securityEasy commute and consistent schedule

This is a place for people looking to stay and build a career, not hop jobs.

✅ READY TO GET STARTED?

Apply today and get into a union role where your work matters and your pay grows with you.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of North Mankato, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $51125.00 - $54080.00/yr.

Competitive Compensation: Attractive salary with additional bonus opportunities.\n\nHealth and Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, effective from your first day.\n\nRetirement Savings: 401(k) plan with a best-in-class company match to support your financial future.\n\nWork-Life Balance: Generous time off package, including PTO and holidays. \n\nEducation Assistance: Tuition reimbursement and continuous learning opportunities to support your professional growth.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in North Mankato,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 19, 2026.

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\n About Aerotek:\n\n

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 meets 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.

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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.

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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.

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