Material Controls Associate

As a Material Controls Associate, you will lead a small team and manage all inventory, shipping, and receiving duties for both raw materials and finished or in-process components. Your role is crucial in meeting the requirements of the quality policy and quality objectives within the company's ISO 9001 and quality management system.

• Lead and perform inventory, shipping, and receiving duties.
• Manage primary roles in Receiving, Shipping, Kan Ban/Build Kitting, or Stocking as assigned by the Material Control Manager.
• Cross-train in secondary roles.
• Receive and ship products following quality system documentation.
• Ensure parts flow to manufacturing through build kitting and maintain organization.
• Perform cycle counting as required.
• Set up and maintain material quantities on the production floor.
• Interact with Supervisors, Planners, Buyers, and other Material associates to ensure materials availability for production schedules.
• Research, reconcile, and provide feedback on all inventory discrepancies.
• Follow Quality System procedures.
• Complete other tasks as assigned.

• 1-2 years’ experience in inventory control, shipping, and receiving in a medical manufacturing environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to organize vast amounts of data with a high level of accuracy.
• Knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office programs.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and climb a ladder.
• High School diploma or Associates Degree.

• Experience with UPS software, RF scanners, and pallet jacks.
• Experience in a leadership role within inventory control or shipping/receiving.

Enjoy a clean, comfortable working environment in a company with a great culture where everyone gets along well. Benefit from onsite workout rooms, basketball courts, and a large selection of snacks and items for purchase. The role offers a balanced work-life with the first shift schedule from 7 am to 3:30 pm.

Work in a medical manufacturing firm that values detail orientation. The environment is clean and comfortable, with amenities such as workout rooms and recreational facilities to promote a healthy work-life balance.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Saint Paul, MN.

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $25.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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)

This is a fully onsite position in Saint Paul,MN.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 29, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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 in solving 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.