Material Handler

Schwieters Co; Hugo (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental

Paid Time Off

Holiday pay

401(k) with a 3% company match

Paid weekly

Early wage access program

Life, Accident, and Vision insurance

Job summary

Schwieters Companies in Minnesota is seeking a full-time Material Handler (Prefinish Material Handler) to support warehouse operations, loading and unloading, and accurate inventory handling with a scanner. You will work with a team to ensure on-time deliveries and maintain quality across materials and assemblies.

The role requires forklift familiarity, the ability to lift 50 pounds, and strong communication and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Previous material handler or warehouse experience
• Comfortable learning to operate a forklift
• Candidate must have a good work history
• Able to lift 50 pounds
• Self-motivated, self-directed team player and team builder
• Able to understand and follow written and/or verbal instructions, have good communication skills (verbal and written), and be detail oriented
• Capable of standing for extended periods of time
• Flexible in working overtime when necessary

Responsibilities

• Prepare all material before loading onto shortline
• Load/unload material properly onto/off the shortline
• Accountable for the product and assembly you are working on
• Pick material using a stand/sit forklift
• Manage orders to be completed in full and on time
• Use a scanner gun to check inventory and properly adjust material locations
• Inspect all material for quality
• Stand, walk, reach, and lift repeatedly throughout shift
• Have constant communication with department lead on progress with work orders
• Work together with a team throughout the warehouse to achieve maximum efficiency with 100% complete and on-time deliveries

Skills

Forklift operation

Communication skills

Team player

Detail oriented

Tools

Scanner gun

Stand/sit forklift

Job description

Material Handler

Schwieters Companies is a family-owned and oriented company specializing in millwork, doors, cabinets, and hardware. Our team offers a turnkey solution for these interior finishes including procurement, pre-fabrication, delivery, and installation. With a commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction, we have built and maintained strong customer relationships for over 40 years.

Our team and operations are fundamentally rooted in our 4 keys: relationships, impression, safety, and efficiency.

Here at Schwieters, communication is at the heart of our business model which is why we aim to make sure that every employee is heard and feels valued. Relationship building is paramount in what we do every day for both our team and our customers.

Schwieters Companies is hiring a full-time Material Handler to join our team (internally called a Prefinish Material Handler).

If you are looking for an opportunity to advance with a growing company and enjoy seeing the beauty of craftsmanship come to life, this is the company for you.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare all material before loading onto shortline
• Load/unload material properly onto/off the shortline
• Accountable for the product and assembly you are working on
• Pick material using a stand/sit forklift
• Manage orders to be completed in full and on time
• Use a scanner gun to check inventory and properly adjust material locations
• Inspect all material for quality
• Stand, walk, reach, and lift repeatedly throughout shift
• Have constant communication with department lead on progress with work orders
• Work together with a team throughout the warehouse to achieve maximum efficiency with 100% complete and on-time deliveries

QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous material handler or warehouse experience
• Comfortable learning to operate a forklift
• Candidate must have a good work history
• Able to lift 50 pounds
• Self-motivated, self-directed team player and team builder
• Able to understand and follow written and/or verbal instructions, have good communication skills (verbal and written), and be detail oriented
• Capable of standing for extended periods of time
• Flexible in working overtime when necessary

BENEFITS

• Medical/Dental – Monthly premiums are paid by the company
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday pay
• 401(k) with a 3% company match
• Paid weekly
• Early wage access program
• Life, Accident, and Vision insurance

WORK SCHEDULE

• Monday-Friday, 6am-2:30pm, overtime as needed (1st shift)

PAY

• $20/hr. (1st shift)

ABOUT US

Schwieters Companies was founded in 1982 by Joel Schwieters, who trimmed 40 homes during his first year in business. Since then, we have grown to become the premier turnkey solution to interior finishes, expanding our portfolio to include both residential and commercial projects of all sizes, and successfully completing over 80,000 units nationwide.

Schwieters Companies is built on the premise of doing the job right the first time. We set ourselves apart by hiring the right people, setting high-quality standards, and making innovation a priority. Throughout our facilities, we take pride in having a family-orientated atmosphere, a clean work environment, and placing an emphasis on safety in all we do. We are invested in our communities and encourage active engagement.

Must pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen (this is a safety-sensitive position)