Material Handler

Manitou Group is an international, purpose-driven employer with over 6,000 employees across more than 30 countries. We cultivate an agile, inclusive work environment and are committed to building and elevating diverse teams.

About the role

This position is responsible for unloading product deliveries, maintaining warehouse stock, moving materials to fulfill orders, recording inventory locations, and ensuring accurate inventory counts.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe work environment and work without close supervision.
• Inbound Freight:
  • Receive materials from freight carriers, verifying receipt of proper quantities.
  • Inspect freight for shortages and damages.
  • Check shipments against packing slips.
  • Perform data entry of daily receipts.
  • Place material in stock, move to production departments, or ship to customers/dealers.
• Outbound Freight:
  • Gather, verify, inspect, package, and ship parts per instructions.
  • Use shipping software for small parcel packages.
  • Knowledge of various export packaging requirements.
• Shop Floor Support:
  • Gather and/or disperse inventory items per issue notes to proper floor locations.
  • Inspect completed manufactured parts and place them in the correct storeroom location.
• General Parts Room:
  • Maintain proper location and inventory counts in IFS.
  • Perform or assist in other assigned duties as qualified.
  • Adhere to all safety policies and procedures; perform tasks safely.
  • Report accidents or injuries to the Shift Supervisor immediately.
  • Contact Maintenance for equipment repairs as needed.
• Ability and willingness to take on additional assignments as requested by management.
• Use tools, equipment, and technology, including computers or automated systems.
• Contribute to team efforts and accomplish related tasks as needed.
• Check results for conformance to specifications and make necessary corrections.
• Work collaboratively with coworkers, providing cross-training as needed.
• Able to work overtime as required.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs. independently.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum education: High school diploma or GED.
• 1-2 years of experience operating a forklift and other lift equipment (preferred).
• Computer skills: Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and ERP systems (preferred).
• Strong analytical and reasoning skills.
• Experience with cycle counting (a plus).
• Must be a self-starter, team player, and able to multitask.
• Able and willing to work in other areas as needed.
• Ability to suggest and implement improvements.
• Follow up on details and seek productive work when assignments are completed.
• Actively participate in continuous improvement initiatives for products and processes.

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Repetitive tasks; physically demanding.
• Manual dexterity, attention to detail, and hand-eye coordination.
• Standing for extended periods (8-10 hours per day on concrete).
• Lifting up to 50 lbs. regularly.
• Use of wrist motion, reaching above/below shoulders, stepping up/down, bending/stooping, twisting, squatting/crouching, kneeling, or crawling.
• Essential skills: Reading, writing, oral communication, working with others, problem-solving, decision-making, critical thinking, job task planning and organizing, significant use of memory, finding information, computer use, and continuous learning.

Equipment

• Tools, metatarsal safety shoes, safety glasses/goggles, gloves, and other PPE as needed.

Schedule

1st Shift – Monday-Thursday, 5:00 am – 3:30 pm

Pay

Base pay starts at $23.00 per hour, plus a potential quarterly bonus based on performance metrics. Actual pay determined by experience level, skills, qualifications, and work location.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits program including Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
• Matching 401k.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Volunteer program.
• Wellness activities.
• Employee and family activities throughout the year.

This position is located onsite in Yankton, South Dakota. No travel is required. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.