Material Handler

Force-America,-Inc; Alexandria (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

FORCE America, Inc is seeking a Material Handler in Alexandria, MN to support the Valve Manufacturing team. You will pull parts, ship and receive products, assist in inventory counts, and keep the warehouse organized while ensuring ERP records are accurate.

The role requires forklift operation, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently or with others in a fast-paced environment. This is a regular full-time on-site position.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.
• 1 year of work experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Able to work independently and within a team environment.
• Understanding of logistics costs and decision making.
• Strong sense of urgency and ability to prioritize to meet customer expectations.
• Detail oriented; motivated to provide the highest level of quality.
• Familiar with Microsoft Office tools including Outlook, Word, Excel, and web applications.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a forklift.
• Move throughout the warehouse to pull and pick orders.
• Climb ladder to store and pull product.
• Push product on cart throughout warehouse (while picking and/or shipping product).
• Utilize inventory count sheet to conduct daily inventory cycle counts.
• Optimize shelving capacity.
• Communicate with external providers.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work environment.
• Maintain system accuracy and record transactions in ERP operating system.
• Assist in customer service or counter sales.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory management

Teamwork

Attention to detail

MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Education

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent

Tools

ERP system

Job description

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Material Handler

Regular Full-Time Alexandria, MN, US

Salary Range: $18.00 To $20.00 Hourly

FORCE America, Inc is looking to fill an opening for a Material Handler. Our Material Handler is a part of our Valve Manufacturing team. We are responsible for receiving, organizing, stocking, and shipping out product on tight timelines to meet the customer’s need. We carry diverse product line of hydraulics that requires great attention to details.

FORCE America is an employee-owned company that manufactures and distributes hydraulic solutions. We are a leader in our markets for technology and customer focus. FORCE America’s manufacturing divisions are recognized for personal responsiveness, product innovations and flexible designs. FORCE America's distribution chain reaches a customer base of over 17,000. FORCE America employs experienced design engineers, knowledgeable support staff and skilled production teams to ensure quality and service.

Overview: Must be able to efficiently pull parts for orders, ship and receive product, assist in inventory counts, move stock throughout the system, and maintain a clean and orderly warehouse.

• Safely operate a forklift.
• Move throughout the warehouse to pull and pick orders.
• Climb ladder to store and pull product.
• Push product on cart throughout warehouse (while picking and/or shipping product)
• Utilize inventory count sheet to conduct daily inventory cycle counts.
• Optimize shelving capacity.
• Communicate with external providers.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work environment.
• Maintain system accuracy and record transactions in ERP operating system.
• Assist in customer service or counter sales.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.
• 1 year of work experience.
• Strong comprehension of verbal and written work expectations.
• Able to work independently and within a team environment.
• Understanding of logistics costs and decision making.
• Strong sense of urgency and ability to prioritize in order to meet the expectations of the customer.
• Detail oriented; motivated to provide the highest level of quality.
• Familiar with Microsoft office tools including, Outlook, Word, Excel, and web applications.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential job functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The majority of the time will be inside conditions with protection from weather conditions, but not necessarily from temperature changes. Some work is achieved near open bays with no control over weather conditions. Work will be in a warehouse setting with frequent movement throughout the facility.

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

• Must be able to exert up to 70 lbs. of force occasionally (5 times per day) and/or up to 50 lbs. of force frequently (50 times per day) and up to 25 lbs. of force on a regular basis through the day, depending on work related circumstances.
• Must be able to lift objects from floor to above shoulder level. Must be able to move objects/parts/tools and equipment from one area to another and one level to another level.
• Standing or Sitting for up to 4 hours at a time.
• Ability to push a cart throughout the warehouse while pulling orders or preparing shipping.
• Ability to use a ladder safely to store and/or pull product for orders.
• Reaching – extending and pulling the hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction while working with various tools as mentioned above.