Material Handler

Dakota Bodies LLC; Watertown (SD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in manufacturing is seeking a 2nd shift Material Handler to efficiently move materials using a forklift and support production operations. The ideal candidate will have strong safety awareness and communication skills, along with relevant licenses. This role offers a dynamic work environment with a commitment to high standards and quality production.

Benefits

Night Shift Pay Differential

Qualifications

• Ability to read and follow detailed instructions in English.
• 0-6 months prior experience required.

Responsibilities

• Moving material around the plant using a forklift.
• Ensuring areas are stocked with parts and staging material efficiently.
• Performing housekeeping duties as necessary.

Skills

Communication

Safety Awareness

Mechanical Aptitude

Basic Math Skills

Education

OSHA Safety Training

Forklift License

Crane License

Job description

Job Details

Level: Experienced

Job Location: Dakota Bodies Watertown - Watertown, SD

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: None

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Travel Percentage: None

Job Shift: Any

Job Category: Manufacturing

Description

Dakota Bodies is seeking a 2nd shift Material Handler. The hours are 4:25pm - 2:55am. A night shift pay differential is available!

The primary role for the Material Handler is moving material around the plant or work site with a forklift. Additional duties include packaging, weighing, loading/unloading from machines, and staging material efficiently and accurately. This role requires a self-starter with a strong work ethic and a commitment to high standards.

Note: The Material Handler will operate a forklift approximately 25%-30% of the day. The rest of the time may involve:

Responsibilities

• Moving material around the plant using a forklift
• Ensuring areas are stocked with parts
• Staging material for optimal machine efficiency
• Supporting machines by clearing scrap and finished product lines
• Locating material into finished goods as needed
• Tracking orders and tags
• Following bill of material for proper packaging and skidding
• Performing finishing duties if required
• Setting up valve and burn-off operations
• Performing multiple tasks to maintain machine operation
• Ensuring safe, efficient, and quality production throughout the plant
• Performing housekeeping duties as necessary
• Delivering goods and maintaining company vehicle
• Other duties as assigned

Desired Experience

• Ability to handle physical, repetitive work and stand for 10 hours
• Good hand-eye coordination
• Mechanical aptitude is a plus
• Basic math and computer skills
• Ability to read a tape measure
• Handling small parts
• Understanding and following quality policies and procedures
• Recognizing quality issues and problems

Qualifications

• Ability to read, comprehend, and follow detailed instructions in English
• Understanding of bill of material and production orders
• Ability to distinguish part numbers and sizes
• Accurate counting and labeling of parts
• Adherence to safety policies and procedures
• Good safety awareness and efficiency skills
• Effective oral and written communication skills, including legible writing
• 0-6 months prior experience
• Required OSHA safety training
• Forklift and crane licenses
• Valid driver’s license