Material Handler

Life Fitness; Owatonna, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four-day workweek

Overtime opportunities

On-site fitness center

Production Bonus Plan eligibility

401(k) with employer match

Medical, dental, vision

Job summary

Life Fitness / Hammer Strength in Owatonna, MN seeks a Material Handler on 1st shift to move materials between departments and support production. You will operate forklifts and scan systems to keep inventory accurate while ensuring timely deliveries.

Eligibility for a Production Bonus Plan alongside a comprehensive benefits package is available, with a four-day workweek and overtime opportunities. This role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Basic math skills including counting, addition and subtraction.
• Attention to detail and strong time management.
• Ability to work independently and safely in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills and motivation to start independently.
• Ability to read and follow safety procedures and production docs in English.

Responsibilities

• Transport product and materials to work areas safely and on time.
• Pick and package parts orders and replenish assembly-line bins.
• Document deliveries and verify part numbers, quantities, locations, and transactions.
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and scales.
• Maintain accurate inventory through cycle counts and audits.
• Use visual controls to replenish parts and identify shortages.

Skills

Basic math

Attention to detail

Time management

Teamwork

English reading/writing

Safety procedures

Self-motivated

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift certification

RF scanners

Cycle-counting

Excel proficiency

Job description

Join Life Fitness/Hammer Strength in Owatonna, MN as a Material Handler on our 1st Shift. You'll move materials within and between departments to keep production running in a fast-paced environment.

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Four-day workweek: Monday through Thursday, 6:00 AM-4:30 PM
• Overtime opportunities available
• Free access to our on-site fitness center
• Eligibility for our Production Bonus Plan

Total Rewards & Pay

• Full-time team members are eligible for:
• Base pay: $20.00-$23.88 per hour, based on qualifications and experience
• Production Bonus Plan eligibility based on performance metrics
• 401(k) savings plan with 4% employer match
• Medical, dental, vision, HSA, and reimbursement accounts
• Paid time off, including paid holidays
• Life, AD&D, and disability coverage
• Employee discounts, EAP with free counseling sessions, identity protection, and legal services
• On-site fitness center access included

What You’ll Do

• Transport product and materials to work areas safely and on time
• Pick and package parts orders and replenish assembly-line bins
• Document deliveries and verify part number, quantity, location, and transactions
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and scales
• Maintain accurate inventory through cycle counts and audits
• Use visual controls to replenish parts and identify potential shortages
• Complete inventory transactions in Oracle accurately and on time
• Support operators and coordinate with Materials, Receiving, and Shipping
• Report procedure or equipment errors to your supervisor
• Keep work areas and aisles clean and organized
• Perform other duties as assigned

What We’re Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Basic math (counting, adding, subtracting)
• Attention to detail and time management
• Ability to work independently and safely in a fast-paced team
• Strong organizational skills
• Motivated self-starter
• Ability to read, understand, and follow safety procedures, work instructions, and production documentation in English

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 3-5 years of relevant experience
• 1 year in a manufacturing environment
• Forklift certification
• Database knowledge and Microsoft Excel experience
• Cycle-counting and RF scanning experience

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Constantly lift/carry up to 10 lbs, frequently up to 35 lbs, and rarely up to 50 lbs (50+ lbs with a two-person or lift assist)
• Stand for extended periods
• Frequently use hands to pick parts and grip tools and scanners
• Occasionally crouch, kneel, bend, stoop, and reach overhead
• Operate RF scanners, forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material-handling equipment
• Noisy environment

At Life Fitness / Hammer Strength, we believe in taking care of our team with a comprehensive total rewards package that includes competitive pay and a range of valuable benefits. Your base wage will be between $20.00 - $23.88 per hour and includes eligibility for overtime. The actual wage offer will be based on qualifications, experience, location, and other relevant factors. You’ll have the opportunity to participate in the Production Bonus Plan, which provides opportunities to earn additional compensation based on performance metrics. Bonus eligibility is subject to meeting certain production goals and other criteria as outlined. Life Fitness / Hammer Strength offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time team members, including, but not limited to: a 401(k) savings plan with 4% employer match; medical, dental and vision insurance, parental, medical and military leaves of absence, paid time off including paid holidays, company paid short-term disability and optional long-term disability, health savings account, health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts, employee and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; identity protection, legal services, adoption assistance, tuition assistance, commuter benefits, employee discounts, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Employees also have access to our state-of-the-art on-site fitness center featuring industry-leading Life Fitness and Hammer Strength equipment, making it easy to support health and wellness before, during, or after the workday. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies. Life Fitness / Hammer Strength is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply. Life Fitness / Hammer Strength complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding employment, recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Life Fitness / Hammer Strength has been inspiring the world to work out for more than 55 years. Every day, exercisers in more than 150 countries log in 1+ million workouts on the company’s connected fitness equipment – proving daily that Life Fitness/Hammer Strength is the world’s workout partner of choice. By seamlessly bringing innovative, high-performance and reliable equipment, wherever and whenever they work out, Life Fitness/Hammer Strength aims to inspire healthier lives. Headquartered outside of Chicago, in Rosemont, Illinois, the company manufactures and sells strength and cardiovascular equipment through its iconic Life Fitness and Hammer Strength brands. Life Fitnessis synonymous with innovation and quality in the cardio and strength training arena. The company’s cutting-edge equipment is designed to inspire and motivate, helping exercisers achieve their fitness goals with ease and efficiency. Hammer Strengthstands as a testament to raw power and durability. Renowned for its line of plate-loaded equipment, we dominate the strength training category with machines that are built to withstand the most intense workouts, trusted by athletes and fitness enthusiasts worldwide. By integrating the best of both brands, the company provides comprehensive workout solutions for commercial and consumer customers.

For more information, visit www.lifefitness.com.

Our values drive how we work, grow, and win—together: We think customer first: We’re proactive, adaptable, and always improving the customer experience. We play as one team: We care, collaborate, and pick each other up—we win and lose together. We raise the bar on fitness innovation: We lead, not follow—pushing fitness further every day. We persevere and get it done: We out-work, out-match, and never compromise on quality or performance. We inspire each other to live healthier lives: We support well-being, inside and outside of work, to build a healthier world—together. Ready to make an impact? Join us and help shape the future of fitness.