Material Handler
Job Description
Job Title: Material Handler
Status: Full Time (Temp to Hire)
Work Type: In Person
Pay: $21.00 per hour
Shift: 1st Shift | 6:00am–4:30pm | Monday–Thursday
Location: Blaine, MN
About Our Client:
Our client is a long-standing manufacturing organization known for reliability, innovation, and high-quality equipment production. With a history of steady growth and a commitment to operational excellence, they offer a stable work environment where employees are valued and supported. Their facility emphasizes teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement, making it an excellent place to build and grow a career.
Job Summary:
We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Material Handler to support daily operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This hands-on role involves moving materials, tracking inventory, operating forklifts, and assisting production teams to keep operations running smoothly. The ideal candidate is dependable, organized, and comfortable with frequent physical activity throughout the day.
Key Responsibilities:
• Store materials in assigned warehouse or production locations
• Load and unload machines, pallets, trucks, skids, and production areas
• Manage inventory by identifying and recording product locations in the computer system
• Maintain equipment and work areas in clean, safe, and organized condition
• Follow all company processes, guidelines, quality standards, and safety procedures
• Perform multiple tasks efficiently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Report damages, shortages, or discrepancies to the appropriate personnel
• Operate forklifts (sit-down and stand-up) to move raw and finished goods
• Assist with additional production or warehouse tasks as needed
• Use scanners, computers, and tablets to identify, track, and place products correctly
Qualifications:
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• 1–2 years of material handling experience
• Forklift experience—both sit-down and stand-up
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. regularly
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Detail-oriented with strong accuracy in documentation
• Basic computer, data entry, and scanner usage skills
Working Conditions:
• Fast-paced warehouse and manufacturing environment
• Frequent lifting, standing, bending, and walking throughout the shift
• Use of forklifts, pallet jacks, scanners, and computers/tablets required
• In-person role with hands-on tasks
About Us:
At The Vision Companies, we go beyond matching skills to job descriptions. We advocate for you, ensuring a win-win for both candidates and clients by finding the right fit—not just any fit. Our personalized approach, grounded in core values, means we carefully select opportunities that align with your goals. We support you every step of the way and follow up to ensure satisfaction, treating each person as a valued individual.
Benefits:
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Health insurance (medical, dental, and vision)
• Term life insurance and short-term disability benefits
• 401K plan
• Competitive wages and performance-based increases
• Employee referral bonuses
• Gift giveaways and recognition programs
• Support from a dedicated recruiter team committed to your success!
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