Material Handler

MTS Systems Corporation; Eden Prairie (MN); On-site; USD 28,929 - 34,026; Full time

Job summary

MTS Systems Corporation is seeking a full-time Warehouse Associate in Eden Prairie, MN. The role involves managing inventory assets by receiving, storing, and delivering materials, operating equipment, and ensuring accuracy in inventory processes. Minimum qualifications include a High School Diploma and 3 years of experience with inventory control systems. The position offers a compensation range of $21.00 - $24.70 per hour, based on experience, within a physically demanding environment.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience operating computer-based inventory control systems.
• Knowledgeable of inventory policies, procedures, and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Receive, store, control, issue, pick and deliver all inventory assets.
• Operate powered industrial material handling equipment.
• Ensure material protection against handling damage and corrosion.
• Package materials for safe transportation.
• Participate in cycle counting and physical inventory.
• Monitor and expedite late parts to maintain customer requirements.

Skills

Operating computer-based inventory control systems

Time management skills

Knowledge of inventory policies and procedures

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

Location: 14000 Technology Dr., Eden Prairie, MN 55344, USA

Job Type: Full-time

Primary Objective

To accurately and efficiently receive, store, control, issue, pick and deliver all inventory assets of MTS Eden Prairie at our Bloomington (Nesbitt) warehouse location.

Major Areas of Accountability

• Operates a variety of powered industrial material handling equipment as required by corporate safety programs including standing high-lift units and order pickers.
• Accurately picks and processes transfer orders, along with consolidation of materials to support production orders.
• Ensures that material is adequately protected against handling damage and degradation from corrosion.
• Packages materials within appropriate containers to ensure products are protected during transportation.
• Places materials into storage locations in a manner that will achieve best utilization of available space.
• Is keenly aware of the crucial need for physical‑to‑record accuracy and participates in cycle counting assignments and annual full‑physical inventory counts as required.
• Receives, issues, and delivers material in suitable containers as required by schedules, ensuring that all items are properly identified.
• Loading and unloading of daily transfer truck runs between facilities.
• Excellent time‑management skills, with ability to sort and organize work and tasks by priority.
• Reviews inventory status for items requested on an unplanned basis and determines whether items may be issued, or planner/buyer approval must be obtained.
• Clearly understands and can perform the vital transactions to process a delivery.
• Linkage of serial numbers if required and the confirmation of the pick list.
• Monitors late parts and expedites when necessary to maintain customer requirements.
• Maintains competence in handling ESD (Electro‑Static Discharge) sensitive materials in compliance with MTS policies and procedures. Successfully completes annual ESD training.
• Performs miscellaneous duties and special assignments as directed.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• 3 years of operating computer‑based inventory control systems
• Knowledgeable of inventory policies, procedures, and best practices

Physical Demands

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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Equal Employment Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Compensation Information

$21.00 - $24.70 per hour, commensurate with experience and qualifications