Materials Handler I

About the role

We’re looking for a Material Handler to join our Maple Grove, MN team. This is a hands-on position supporting receiving, shipping, inventory, material movement, and production operations.

Responsibilities

• Unload, receive, and properly store raw materials, supplies, and finished products.
• Verify incoming materials against purchase orders, including type, quantity, count, and weight.
• Identify and immediately report damaged or incorrect materials and documentation discrepancies.
• Assign appropriate lot locations to materials to maximize storage space and organization.
• Prepare and stage finished materials for shipment.
• Schedule daily pickups and coordinate finished material shipments.
• Operate computer systems to process materials, inventory, shipping, and receiving information.
• Perform physical inventory and cycle counts and report findings to Inventory Control, Leads, and Supervisors.
• Perform pre-assembly and kitting activities as needed.
• Distribute work orders, prints, parts, and kits to production work centers.
• Fill material requisitions and deliver materials to internal customers and work centers.
• Operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment to safely move, store, and deliver materials.
• Operate a standard straight-body truck to pick up and deliver materials as assigned.
• Provide information and support to internal and external customers.
• Follow established procedures, company policies, and safety guidelines.
• Support quality, safety, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent experience.
• 1–2 years of material handling, warehouse, shipping, receiving, or related experience.
• Basic forklift operating experience.
• Ability to safely operate material-handling equipment.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to read and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively with employees and customers at all levels.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and complete assignments within required timeframes.
• Flexibility to work overtime, including evenings and weekends when needed.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, sit, and use hands/fingers throughout the workday.
• Ability to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, and crouch as required.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 30 pounds regularly and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to perform repetitive hand and wrist activities.
• Ability to work safely in a warehouse/manufacturing environment.

Benefits

• Paid time off.
• 10 paid holidays per year.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Company-paid life and disability plans.
• Matching 401k to eligible employees.

Pay

The annual U.S. pay range for this position is determined within a range that varies by work location and may also depend on qualifications, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the job location during the hiring process.