Job Description
Materials Specialist – Join a Leading Freight Industry Team!
Location: On-Site – Minneapolis, MN
Job Type: Temporary (Full-Time)
Pay Rate: 20/hr
⏰ Shifts: Training (7 AM – 3 PM, Mon-Fri) | Regular Shift (3 PM – 11 PM, Mon-Fri, with weekend OT as needed)
Are you an organized and detail-oriented professional with experience in logistics, inventory management, or shipping/receiving ? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where accuracy and efficiency are key? If so, this Materials Specialist role could be your next big opportunity!
Why Join Us? Work with a Global Leader – Be part of an industry powerhouse driving the future of freight and transportation.
Career Growth Potential – Gain hands-on experience in supply chain and logistics operations.
Supportive & Team-Oriented Environment – Work collaboratively to keep freight moving efficiently.
Dynamic & Engaging Role – No two days are the same in this high-impact position!
Inventory Control & Management – Track, manage, and distribute materials in a 24/7 shop environment.
Stock Handling – Pull materials from the warehouse, ensuring accurate documentation for locomotives.
Cycle Counts & Forecasting – Perform daily audits, correct discrepancies, and anticipate material needs.
Shipping & Logistics Coordination – Arrange LTL and expedited shipments, ensuring correct paperwork and customs documentation.
Order Processing & Quality Control – Verify inbound/outbound shipments, process transactions in Oracle, and oversee warranty claims.
Data & Reporting – Compile reports on inventory metrics, sales transactions, and stock levels.
Material Distribution – Support multiple shop locations, ensuring efficient transfer and usage of materials.
Warehouse Operations & Housekeeping – Maintain cleanliness, organization, and safety compliance.
Safety First – Operate forklifts, follow PPE requirements, and adhere to safety protocols at all times.
High School Diploma/GED or 2+ Years of Relevant Experience
Previous Logistics, Shipping/Receiving, or Warehouse Experience
Forklift Certification or Safe Operating Experience
Strong Attention to Detail & Ability to Work in a Fast-Paced Environment
Willingness to Work Flexible Schedules, Including Overtime & Weekends
Proficiency in Basic Math & Computer Systems (Oracle Preferred)
Ability to Stand, Walk, Lift up to 50 lbs. Regularly (Up to 75 lbs. Occasionally)
Warehouse & Shop Floor Setting – Be prepared for a hands-on, active work environment.
Frequent Walking & Standing – Including stairs, uneven surfaces, and tight spaces when necessary.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Required – Hardhat, steel-toe boots, safety glasses, and hearing protection.
If you have strong logistics skills, a keen eye for inventory management, and a drive to excel in the freight industry , this is the perfect role for you!
Apply now and be part of a team that keeps the world moving forward!
Pay Details: 20.00 per hour Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to -privacy The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:Since 1977, the PDS family of companies has become among the largest and most respected staffing companies in the United States. A vital part of the PDS family, PDS Tech Commercial connects highly skilled employees with Fortune 500 clients’ needs for project support such as contingent labor, statement of work/offload engineering projects, and permanent placements.
PDS Tech Commercial has staffing partnerships with leading organizations based in the United States and globally. We hire jobseekers daily for openings across skill categories, including Engineering, IT, Business Professional, Administrative, Accounting/Finance, Skilled Trades and Industrial. We offer eligible associates an ala carte benefits package, that can include direct deposit, free career counseling, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonuses, and an affordable medical coverage plan. Now part of The Adecco Group, our shared synergies combined with the investment Adecco continues to make in PDS offers significant advantages to both clients and associates alike. We share Adecco’s dedication to unlocking our Associates’ potential by unleashing the Future@Work and to the importance of human and labor rights, diversity and inclusion, environmental responsibility, and more.Since 1977, the PDS family of companies has become among the largest and most respected staffing companies in the United States. A vital part of the PDS family, PDS Tech Commercial connects highly skilled employees with Fortune 500 clients’ needs for project support such as contingent labor, statement of work/offload engineering projects, and permanent placements.\r\n\r\nPDS Tech Commercial has staffing partnerships with leading organizations based in the United States and globally. We hire jobseekers daily for openings across skill categories, including Engineering, IT, Business Professional, Administrative, Accounting/Finance, Skilled Trades and Industrial.\r\n\r\nWe offer eligible associates an ala carte benefits package, that can include direct deposit, free career counseling, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonuses, and an affordable medical coverage plan.\r\n\r\nNow part of The Adecco Group, our shared synergies combined with the investment Adecco continues to make in PDS offers significant advantages to both clients and associates alike. We share Adecco’s dedication to unlocking our Associates’ potential by unleashing the Future@Work and to the importance of human and labor rights, diversity and inclusion, environmental responsibility, and more.
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