Material Handler 1 - 1st shift and Weekend shift

Millerbernd Manufacturing Company Llc; Winsted (MN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) with 4% Match

PTO & Holidays

Job summary

Millerbernd Manufacturing Company, a long‑standing, family‑owned manufacturer in Minnesota, is hiring a Material Handler I for 1st shift and weekend hours in Winsted. The role involves moving materials with cranes and forklifts, reading blueprints, and ensuring accurate inventory.

Compensation ranges from $23.06 to $27.03 per hour with an incentive bonus plan. The position emphasizes safety, 5S practices, and teamwork, with additional benefits and a path to contribute to continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Clear written and verbal English communication.
• Ability to use a tape measure and precision measuring devices.
• Proficient in interpreting blueprints and mechanical drawings.
• Computer literacy across word processing, spreadsheets, email, and shop floor systems.
• Basic shop math skills.
• Ability to work with others in a high-performance team.
• Adapt to changing work priorities and work with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Operate material handling equipment (crane, hoist, forklift) to move parts.
• Enter job data in production tracking systems.
• Inspect equipment and ensure inventory accuracy.
• Organize and store materials efficiently.
• Read blueprints to identify parts and materials.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and 5S.
• Meet daily production plans and safety requirements.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

English communication

Tape measure

Blueprint reading

Computer literacy

Shop math

Team collaboration

Prioritize and adapt

Job description

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Material Handler 1 - 1st shift and Weekend shift

Salary Range: $23.06 To $27.03 Hourly

Millerbernd Manufacturing, a family-owned company since 1933, is driven by our core values: respectful and humbly confident, a positive attitude and solutions-oriented, a great reputation every day, loyal and united, working together, and results-driven. If these values resonate with you, we invite you to apply and join a growing team committed to excellence and shared success.

The Opportunity: The Material Handler Iis responsible for the identification and location of specific component parts and delivering the materials/products to their intended locations.

Job Title: Material Handler 1 Location: Winsted, MN Salary Range: $23.06/hour - $27.03/hour (Non-Exempt) (In compliance with Minnesota Pay Transparency Law, this range reflects the anticipated compensation for this role. Actual pay may vary based on experience, education, and other factors.) Incentive bonus opportunity: Freight Train Profit Sharing - Average of +$3.50/hour based on meeting goals Schedule: Monday - Friday Business Hours, 1st shift: Monday – Thursday 5am – 3pm, 1st shift, Weekend shift: Friday – Sunday 5am – 5pm (May need to train on 1st shift for 3-4 weeks). Shift Differential: 1st shift – N/A, 2nd shift - $1.50/hour, Weekend shift - $2.50/hour

As a Material Handler 1, you will:

• Uses a crane, hoist, forklift, or other material handling equipment to transport materials and products into and out of the work area as required
• Enters job data in the production tracking system
• Inspects material handling equipment and lifting devices
• Stacksorassemblesmaterialsintobundlesandbandbundlestogetherusingbanders
• Properly organizesandstores material
• Verifies/Counts parts moved to match paperwork for inventory accuracy
• Transacts material moves using barcode readers
• Participatesandsupports Continuous Improvement initiatives
• Maintains 5Sguidelines
• Executes the daily plan to keep material flowing to satisfy the schedule
• Reads blueprints to identify parts
• May locate material from the traveler, which may include the shaft, bases, bands, couplings, arm plates, etc. which may be geographically in different locations
• Manages the flow of material based on the leader’s direction
• Identifies and initiates corrective actions (NCM) to improve BOM and inventory accuracy
• Prioritizes and expedites material through Leads and Operators
• Maintains organization of products and raw materials
• Ensures the use of safe work procedures and wears all required PPE
• Performs work at the appropriate pace to maintain quality and productivity requirements
• Follows company policies concerning safety, cleanliness, attendance, etc.
• Identifies and initiates corrective actions (NCM) to improve BOM and inventory accuracy
• Prioritizes and expedites material through Leads and Operators
• Maintains organization of products and raw materials

Role Qualifications as a Material Handler 1:

• Preferred candidates will have experience in a manufacturing environment
• Skill of effective and appropriate verbal and written communication skills in English
• Skill to accurately use tape measure and precision measuring devices
• Proficient knowledge in interpreting blueprints and mechanical drawings
• Computer literate; particularly in word processing, spreadsheet, email, shop floor control, production planning, and inventory control applications
• Ability to perform basic shop math functions
• Ability to read and understand required internal manufacturing paperwork
• Ability to electronically record production information
• Ability to work with others as part of a high-performance team
• Adapt to changing work priorities
• Able to work under limited supervision using standardized practices and/or procedures
• Ability to present information to others to solve practical problems and make decisions within a set of guidelines

What we offer for employment:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance – Two medical plan options, with company HSA contributions
• Health & Flexible Spending Accounts (HSA/FSA) – For medical and dependent care expenses
• Life & Disability Insurance – Company-paid basic life, AD&D, and short-/long-term disability
• Voluntary Benefits – Including optional life, legal & ID protection, accident & critical illness insurance

Financial Security -

• 401(k) with up to 4% Match – Immediate vesting
• Incentive Pay – Certain roles are eligible for the Performance-based “Freight Train Profit Sharing (FTPS)”Incentive plans
  • This team incentive plan has a weekly goal and a weekly stretch goal
  • If goals are achieved, the monthly payout can be up to $1,000 per eligible employee

Work-Life Balance -

• Accrual Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement – Up to $5,250/year for job-related education
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Free, confidential support services
• Onsite Training – Includes leadership, welding, and language courses

Benefits available to employees working 30+ hours/week. 401(k) available to all employees.

We're an Equal Opportunity Employer -

Millerbernd Manufacturing Company is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship of employment visas.

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