Material Handler

The Specialty Manufacturing Company; Granite Falls (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

STD/LTD

Life Insurance

Profit Sharing

Paid Vacation and Wellness Benefits

Job summary

Specialty Manufacturing in Minnesota is seeking a proactive Material Handler to join our team. The role reports to the Plant Manager and collaborates with cross‑functional production areas to move parts, coordinate workflow, and keep work areas clean and organized.

You will assist with material prep, put new inventory in warehouse locations and record transactions, operate equipment to wash parts, and help with basic equipment maintenance including monitoring oil levels.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Forklift experience/license a plus.
• Must be able to read, write and have basic computer skills.
• Strong attention to details.
• Ability to work with limited supervision.
• Ability to maneuver/lift 50 pounds continuously.

Responsibilities

• Assist in coordinating the workflow including movement of parts.
• Removal and disposal of chips from machines.
• Material preparation organization.
• Put new inventory in warehouse location and complete corresponding transactions into the computer.
• Operate equipment to wash and clean production parts to specifications.
• Responsibility for some equipment maintenance is required,including monitoring machine oil levels.
• Basic cleaning and organizing.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work with limited supervise

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift experience/license

Job description

Specialty Manufacturing is looking for a proactive and ambitious candidate to join our team as a Material Handler! The Material Handler position reports directly to our Plant Manager and also partners with team members across other production areas.

Here’s what you’ll do:

• Assist in coordinating the workflow including movement of parts.
• Removal and disposal of chips from machines.
• Material preparation organization.
• Put new inventory in warehouse location and complete corresponding transactions into the computer.
• Operate equipment to wash and clean production parts to specifications.
• Responsibility for some equipment maintenance is required,including monitoring machine oil levels.
• Basic cleaning and organizing.

Here’s what we’re looking for:

• High School diploma or GED required
• Forklift experience/license a plus
• Must be able to read, write and have basic computer skills
• Strong attention to details
• Ability to work with limited supervision
• Ability to maneuver/lift 50 pounds continuously

Compensation and Benefits

Expected Compensation Range: Hourly, non-exempt- $18- $21

Specialty Manufacturing is providing the compensation range that the company, in good faith, believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Specialty Mfg. provides a comprehensive suite of benefits including, but not limited to:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• STD/LTD
• Life Insurance
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Vacation and Wellness Benefits

Specialty Mfg. operates an onsite work environment where employees are expected to work in the office 5 days per week.