Material Handler

The Bernard Group Inc; Chanhassen (MN); On-site; USD 46,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401(k) with company match

Flexible work hours

Tuition reimbursement

Safe and clean manufacturing

Job summary

The Bernard Group Inc is hiring a Material Handler in Chanhassen, MN. This full-time role supports fast-paced production, ensuring materials arrive when needed and are logged in our systems. You’ll operate forklifts, manage inventory, and maintain safety and quality standards on the shop floor.

You will join a 1,000-person, employee-owned team with competitive benefits and growth opportunities within an industry-leading visual merchandising company.

Qualifications

• High school degree or GED with 3 years of experience in a manufacturing or distribution center environment.
• Forklift and Reach truck certification is a plus.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs regularly.

Responsibilities

• receive, transfer, and track raw materials and work-in-process (WIP) from production areas and accurately track it into TBG's systems regarding quantities received and transferred.
• Safely operate all types of forklifts for the majority of shifts.
• Complete an inspection log of the PIV.
• Stand, walk, and move around the plant and office areas repeatedly throughout the day.
• Move materials from the incoming area to appropriate staging lanes or shelves.
• Update systems with new counts and location.
• Assist in the disposition of inventory overages.
• Remove scrap from the production area in support of maintaining safety standards as defined by OSHA and TBG's policies.

Skills

Forklift operation

Reach truck

Attention to detail

Time management

Self-motivation

Independent work

Teamwork

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Pace

Google

Job description

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Material Handler

Full Time Contributor MN01, Chanhassen, MN, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 2060

Do you want to work for a company where your co-workers are co-owners? We are 100% employee owned! At The Bernard Group, we work to wow. As a visual merchandising company leading the retail industry in design and production, we come together as a team to win big for some of the most successful brands in the world. Since we're an employee-owned company, we don't just list our values, we live them, providing the highest-quality products and services day in and day out. And we do it all with sustainable materials carefully sourced from eco-friendly partners that support social change and community involvement.

The Bernard Group is looking for an enthusiastic Material Handler to join our team. You'll be part of a talented group that collaborates to deliver world-class products to our customers. Think of a flawless production line-smooth, fast, and perfectly timed. As a Material Handler at TBG, you are the engine behind that rhythm. You aren't just moving pallets; you are the ultimate facilitator of our workflow. In this role, you ensure our production teams have exactly what they need, exactly when they need it, keeping client jobs moving without a hitch. If you love a fast-paced environment where your precision, organization, and logistics skills directly impact the company's daily success, you'll fit right in.

Shifts available: Sunday through Tuesday 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM

A variety of these traits will help land you this job if you have:

• High school degree or GED with 3 years of experience in a manufacturing or distribution center environment
• 2+ years of receiving, stocking, or picking inventory for the staging in a production environment or packaging for outside customers a plus
• Forklift and Reach truck certification is a plus
• the ability to lift 50 lbs. on a regular basis

On top of that you must:

• have the ability to operate a Forklift or other PIVs for the majority of shifts
• pay close attention to details to successfully move/ pull the correct product
• have basic computer skills, including Pace and Google
• be self-motivated, a fast learner, and show initiative to seek out customer and corporate needs
• plan, prioritize, coordinate, and manage your own work
• have the ability to work independently, make decisions and solve moderate level problems independently, effectively and creatively
• complete jobs accurately within deadlines, while meeting company quality standards
• apply effective time management and self-management skills
• understand and maintain the confidential nature of company, employee and customer information
• flourish in a team-oriented environment
• have a positive attitude always
• can handle change what you are doing quickly and effectively
• handle a fast-paced environment

In this position, you will:

• receive, transfer, and track raw materials and work-in-process (WIP) from production areas and accurately track it into TBG's systems regarding quantities received and transferred. Follow up with Warehouse Manager where the inventory count to be transferred is greater than the inventory quantities in the location noted in the system to resolve discrepancies
• safely operate all types of forklifts for the majority of shifts
• complete an inspection log of the PIV
• stand, walk, and move around the plant and office areas repeatedly throughout the day
• move materials from the incoming area to appropriate staging lanes or shelves
• update systems with new counts and location
• assist in the disposition of inventory overages
• remove scrap from the production area in support of maintaining safety standards as defined by OSHA and TBG's policies
• complete other duties assigned by your manager

To get hired at The Bernard Group, you MUST be:

• able to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing. Strong interpersonal skills including, demonstrated listening skills and the ability to present ideas and thoughts concisely and effectively both internally and outside the organization
• willing to admit when you make a mistake (it happens to the best of us)
• accurate with the work assigned
• adaptable and willing to wear whatever hat gets the job done

TBG Overview:

• We're a 1,000-person visual merchandising company
• We are 100% employee-owned
• We offer a generous paid time off benefit that increases with tenure
• This is a full-time position in Chanhassen, MN

Compensation Range:$45,760 - $49,920 annually

*Range reflects our good-faith assessment of our hiring range for this role based on market conditions, experience level, and internal equity considerations.

Benefits Overview:

The Bernard Group offers a competitive variety of benefits designed just for you:

• Paid parental leave
• Retirement Savings programs:
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan-100% Employee-Owned
  • 401k with a company match
• Flexible Work Hours
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• Safe & Clean Manufacturing Environment

What, still want more? We have it.

• A culture of freedom, trust and a passion for excellence!
• Collaboration and teamwork
• Talented, empowered and engaged co-workers by your side
• We have fun!

The Art of Teams at TBG:

We came to understand how small teams of top talent with the right chemistry will consistently outperform a centralized production process. We put a great amount of energy into building individual teams in order to handle the speed and details of retail. It's the difference between average and being a world class service provider.