Material Handler Forklift

Material Handler - $26 / hr, 1st Shift

In this role, you will be responsible for transporting materials to the welding department, loading and unloading trucks, and moving materials from the shop to the yard. You will occasionally work outdoors, so being comfortable dressing warmly during winter is necessary. The role involves operating a heavy-duty forklift with a capacity of up to 36,000 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Operate a forklift, jib crane, and overhead hoist safely and efficiently.
• Properly rig lifts and move loads as required.
• Use forklifts indoors and outdoors to load and unload materials across all departments, load trucks, maintain job lanes, and organize inventory.
• Unload and receive incoming LTL and Flatbed Trucks.
• Unload and receive freight from the Waconia facility, pull assembly parts, and stage by job.
• Store raw materials in appropriate areas.
• Pull materials for production as needed and complete paperwork to relieve inventory and assign time.
• Monitor and organize indoor and outdoor inventory ensuring neat and orderly storage.
• Work with drivers to position and maneuver trucks following best freight unloading practices.
• Record and maintain information on project documents such as bill of material or parts sales order.
• Verify the count of received items against packing lists, note discrepancies, and report them to the supervisor.
• Deliver verified packing lists to your supervisor.
• Label all incoming items with company part numbers, if applicable.
• Adhere to safety standards and use PPE at all times.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of material storage areas and the yard.
• Assist in fabrication, grinding, and manufacturing tasks as assigned.
• Perform other duties as required.

Essential Skills

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Why Work Here?

Join a dynamic manufacturing facility where teamwork and safety are prioritized. Enjoy a collaborative work environment with opportunities for skill development and hands-on experience with heavy machinery.

Work Environment

The position is based in an open-concept manufacturing facility with 15-20 employees. The role involves both indoor and outdoor work, requiring flexibility and adaptability to different working conditions.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $25.00 / hr.

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 :

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Norwood Young America, MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 14, 2025.