3rd Shift Material Handler / Forklift Operator

Liberty Packaging - Twin Cities; Brooklyn Park (MN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

10 paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Flexible spending accounts

Life and disability insurance

Tuition assistance

Wellness resources

Financial advising

Job summary

Liberty Packaging in Brooklyn Park, MN, is hiring a Material Handler/Forklift Operator for a full-time role. You will safely move goods, scan inventory, operate shrink wrap equipment, and prepare shipments. Reports to a Warehouse Supervisor in a busy facility and may require overtime.

The position emphasizes safety, accuracy, and efficiency while supporting production and shipping operations. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and work in varied warehouse conditions.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED or equivalent plus 1+ year experience operating mobile equipment.
• Basic computer skills including typing, printing, and data entry.
• Strong math skills: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Ability to read and follow detailed work instructions.
• Must be available for overtime, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate forklifts and other material handling equipment in a high traffic environment.
• Use electronic scanning on a forklift to track inventory and location.
• Complete pre-operation inspections and report equipment issues.
• Prepare shipments, consolidate pallets, and operate shrink wrap machine.
• Move products throughout the facility, including loading/unloading trailers.
• Follow safety regulations and company guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory scanning

Data entry

Math skills

Reading instructions

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Amtech

Tape measure

Job description

Description

As a Material Handler/Forklift Operator with Liberty Packaging, you will contribute to the growth of our business by being a key player in safely moving goods and materials around a high traffic industrial environment. As a Forklift Operator you will help maximize efficiency of the production process by safely operating mobile equipment to move product, accurately scanning inventory in and out of the business, operating shrink wrap machines, and preparing shipments for transportation.

This full-time position reports directly to a Warehouse Supervisor and is located at our Brooklyn Park, Minnesota manufacturing facility.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Safely operate mobile equipment such as forklifts, lift trucks, hoists, or other material handling equipment in a high traffic industrial environment.
• Accurately utilize an electronic scanning system to include a touch screen monitor located on the forklift, to track inventory levels and product location.
• Responsible for regularly completing pre-operation inspection and reporting equipment faults or damages to leadership or maintenance.
• Prepare shipments for transport, consolidate partial pallets, and operate the shrink wrap machine as needed.
• Move product and/or materials throughout the facility, including loading and unloading trailers.
• Follow safety regulations and company guidelines.
• Other duties, as assigned.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• High School diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution AND 1+ year experience operating mobile equipment or comparable experience in place of education.
• Previous experience with computer skills such as typing, printing, and data entry.
• Previous experience applying math skills such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Previous experience reading, following, and/or completing detailed work instructions.
• Must be available to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as required.

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Ability to learn and perform multiple tasks.
• Knowledge of distribution documentation: pick lists, packing slips, and bills of lading.
• Knowledge of warehouse organization, workflow as well as basic inventory control (I.e.: Amtech).
• Previous experience with reading a tape measure.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

The starting pay rate for this position is $22.77 per hour, plus applicable shift differentials (If applicable), with an automatic increase to $25.30 per hour upon successful completion of the 60-working-day probationary period. The compensation posted is the anticipated pay for the position at the time of the posting. Some positions may qualify for additional compensation in the form of bonuses.

• health/dental/vision insurance options
• paid time off
• 10 paid holidays
• 401(k) plus company matching and annual discretionary profit sharing
• flexible spending and health savings account options
• life and disability insurance
• tuition assistance
• wellness and mental health resources
• financial advising services

Eligibility in benefit programs is based on hours worked per week.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to lift up-to 50 pounds
• Must be able to work in hot, humid, and cold warehouse/manufacturing environment
• Must be able to work in crowded spaces for 4+ hours per shift
• Must be able to sit/stand for 6+ hours per shift
• Must be able to walk for 3+ hours per shift
• Must be able to reach / grasp for 4+ hours per shift

ABOUT OUR COMPANY:

Comprised of multiple companies with headquarters in New Hope, Minnesota, Liberty Diversified International (LDI) is a privately held company employing more than 1,900 individuals across our manufacturing facilities, production facilities and core business operations in Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, Illinois, Mississippi, Texas, Arizona, California, and Mexico. With deep roots in the corrugated box manufacturing industry, we operate in the core markets of paper, packaging, workplace products, corrugated plastics and building products.

Since 1918, our values - Caring, Innovation, Trust, and Excellence - have guided our day-to-day activities. We believe that when our employees are aligned with these values, we create superior solutions and service for our customers. The LDI family of companies includes Liberty Packaging, Liberty Paper, Liberty Plastics (Custom Solutions and Quarrix Building Products) and Safco.

Liberty Diversified International is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, age, creed, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, disability, or any other protected class.