Materials Handler II Manufacturing & Inventory Operations
Location: Chaska, MN 55318
Pay Rate: $26/hr
Employment Type: Temporary Contract (W-2)
Assignment Duration: 90 Days
Anticipated Start Date: November 9, 2026
Schedule: 1st Shift During Training | Alternative Shifts Possible After Training
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Openings: 3
Position Overview
We are seeking experienced, detail-oriented Materials Handlers II to support warehouse, inventory management, shipping, receiving, and production material handling operations at a manufacturing facility in Chaska, MN.
This position is responsible for receiving incoming materials, maintaining accurate inventory records, processing work orders, preparing material kits for production teams, and coordinating the movement and storage of parts, supplies, and equipment.
The ideal candidate will have 3 5 years of warehouse or material handling experience, preferably within an assembly or manufacturing environment. Strong attention to detail, experience with inventory management systems, and a safety-focused approach are essential.
Key Responsibilities
- Receive incoming materials, verify shipments against purchase orders and invoices, and enter receipts into inventory management systems.
- Inspect incoming goods for accuracy, condition, and completeness, identifying and reporting discrepancies.
- Stock, organize, label, and maintain inventory in designated warehouse storage locations.
- Process and receive work orders to support manufacturing and production operations.
- Pick, organize, and kit materials for production, assembly, and support teams.
- Maintain accurate inventory records using ERP systems such as SAP.
- Perform shipping, receiving, storage, distribution, and order fulfillment activities.
- Package and prepare materials for shipment, including recording shipping weights and related documentation.
- Coordinate inventory movements and storage requirements for special projects and shipments.
- Manage non-inventory materials, including labeling, relocating, and updating storage records.
- Organize materials designated for scrap and coordinate their removal with approved vendors.
- Assist with warehouse space allocation and storage optimization.
- Coordinate special packaging and crating requests for returned materials and equipment.
- Safely handle closed containers of approved industrial materials and supplies.
- Maintain clean, organized, and safe warehouse and production support areas.
- Follow established safety procedures and company policies when handling materials and operating equipment.
Required Qualifications
- 3 5 years of experience in warehouse operations, material handling, inventory management, or a related field.
- Previous experience working in an assembly, manufacturing, or production environment.
- Experience receiving materials, stocking inventory, and processing work orders.
- Ability to navigate ERP or computerized inventory management systems.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to inventory accuracy.
- Basic mechanical aptitude and ability to use common hand tools.
- Basic mathematical skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, and decimals.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
- Reliable attendance, punctuality, and a strong sense of accountability.
- Willingness to learn new processes, equipment, and inventory systems.
- Commitment to workplace safety and established operating procedures.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience using SAP or similar ERP inventory management systems.
- Previous forklift or powered industrial equipment experience.
- Experience with material kitting for manufacturing or assembly operations.
- Familiarity with warehouse inventory control, cycle counting, and stock management.
- Experience handling industrial parts, components, and manufacturing supplies.
- Previous experience in a semiconductor, electronics, or precision manufacturing environment.
Work Schedule
During Training:
- 1st Shift
- Monday through Friday
After Training:
Depending on operational requirements, the schedule may transition to a four-day, 10-hour shift arrangement, including:
- Wednesday Saturday
- Sunday Wednesday
Weekend on-call availability may also be required.
Candidates must be flexible and willing to accommodate potential schedule changes based on business needs.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 35 pounds.
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, potentially exceeding 10,000 steps per shift.
- Frequent bending, stooping, reaching, climbing, and other physical movements.
- Ability to navigate stairs and work in confined or elevated areas when required.
- Comfortable working in manufacturing, warehouse, and potentially cleanroom environments.
- Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, safety shoes, and bump caps.
- May be required to wear cleanroom garments for extended periods.
- Ability to safely operate or work around automated warehouse storage systems.
Equipment & Safety Considerations
- Employees may operate automated vertical storage carousel systems reaching approximately 15 20 feet.
- After approximately six months, employees may be eligible for training and certification to operate forklifts or elevated inventory pickers, depending on assignment duration and business needs.
- May handle sealed containers of industrial products, including adhesives, lubricants, pump oils, and cleaning supplies.
- Direct chemical use is not part of the routine responsibilities.
- Routine exposure to high-voltage electrical systems or radiation is not expected.
- Must follow all applicable workplace safety procedures and equipment operating guidelines.
Additional Requirements
- Must successfully complete applicable pre-employment screening requirements.
- Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions.
- Must comply with all facility safety policies and PPE requirements.
- Must be available for assigned shifts, including potential weekend coverage.
- Occasional travel to other manufacturing or training facilities may be required.
This is an excellent opportunity for experienced material handlers, warehouse associates, and inventory specialists seeking to apply their skills in a high-tech manufacturing environment.
Client Intake Notes (original)
Additional:
Will worker handle any chemicals? Handle closed containers, yes. Use of chemicals, no. Chemicals for the lab/R&D are received by trained personnel in the Receiving Dept.
If yes, please list those chemicals and is worker aware of where the safety data sheets (SDS) are housed?
Containers of chemical that employees in the area would potentially move are:
-Adhesives, ie: Loctite etc
-Pump oil
-Simple Green
-Lubricants, ie: 3 in 1 oil
Chemical Safety Information on the TMEA EHS portal.
How would the worker come in contact with electric currents/high voltage? Not as a part of routine work (out of scope of work)
How would the worker come in contact with moving mechanical parts? After six months work may be train and certified to run fork lift and inventory picker.
How would the worker come in contact with Radiation? Not as a part of routine work (out of scope of work)
Are they going higher than five (5) feet? Yes, MH are expected to operate warehouse auto-carousel pods. These pods with railing and auto locking entry points operate in a vertical plane raising as much as 15-20 ft. After six months work may be training and certified to work on an inventory picker raising as much as 15-20 ft.
Intake Notes
THIS IS A 90 DAY ASSIGNMENT
During training assignment is 1st shift Monday - Friday
After training based on the needs of the organization, MAY transistion to 4x 10 days (Wed-Sat) or (Sun-Wed)
On call weekend work
Receive incoming material into computer sysyem
Stock inventory
Process and receive work orders
Kit materials for production/support teams
Inventory management
General warehouse/material handling
3-5 years exp
Exp working in an assembly/ manufacturing enviroment
Strong attantion to detail and accuracy
Ability to navigate ERP systems such as SAP
Forklift exp preferred
Strong team player
Reliable and punctual
Willingness to learn
Accountable and self motivated
Safety focused mindset
Responsibilities:
Performs the physical or administrative tasks involved in the shipping, receiving, storing, distributing and order fulfillment of merchandise, products, materials, parts, supplies and equipment ? Checks goods received and for distribution against purchase orders or invoices, maintains records of goods and rejects unsatisfactory items ? Packages and prepares products and merchandise for final shipment and posts weights and shipping charges ? Lifts heavy items and may operate a forklift ? Prepares and maintains records of merchandise shipped ? Reviews customer orders, examines, stocks and distributes merchandise, products and materials in inventory warehouses, distribution centers or manufacturing lines ? Managing the non-inventory items stored for each business unit (moving, labeling, and updating holding lists) ? Responsible for managing all items allocated for scrap and coordinating with scrap supplier ? Manages storage requests for special projects/shipments ? Warehouse storage management and space allocation ? Coordinate crating requests for all special needs return materials authorizations Qualifications: ? Demonstrate mechanical aptitude including ability to use hand tools ? Applies general math skills including fractions, decimals, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division ? Familiar with SAP inventory management a plus ? Ability to speak distinctly and see and hear clearly ? Adhere to safety procedures consistent with the use of hand and power tools
Physical Demands and Work Conditions
The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Job duties are often performed in confined areas in a clean room environment, in awkward positions and/or in high places. Mechanical aptitude, manual dexterity and ability to lift/carry objects up to 35 pounds is required. May require bending/stooping/crawling/climbing. May require the use of Personal Protective Equipment. Duties also include application of proper industry safety procedures when working with dangerous elements or conditions such as chemicals, electric currents or high voltage, moving mechanical parts, radiation, etc. Occasional travel to TEL factories, training facilities and customer locations may be required. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. A clean room garment may be required to be worn for lengthy periods of time. PPE is Required including, not limited to, consistent wearing of safety glasses, safety shoes and a bump cap. Job duties may require walking up to and in excess of 10,000 steps and walking up and down multiple flights of stairs per shift (12 hours).
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