Material Handler 1st shift

Veolia; Minnetonka (MN); On-site; USD 26,174 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan with matching

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Life Insurance

Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Spending & Health Saving

Disability Insurance

Job summary

Veolia is seeking a Material Handler in Minnetonka, MN to ensure timely fulfillment of internal production and external customer orders. You will operate forklifts and RF devices, verify items against packing slips, and maintain accuracy in the WMS (SAP).

The role emphasizes safety, organization, and efficient material flow. Essential duties include loading/unloading, putaway, packing for shipment, and cycle counting.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Read and comprehend written and spoken English instructions.
• Standing, bending, twisting, and climbing stairs or ladders.
• Basic mathematical skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment (electric pallet jacks, forklifts, Swing-Reach trucks) to receive, put away, pick, pack, kit and ship inventory.
• Verify quantities and locations using RF scanners and SAP entries.
• Maintain inventory accuracy and document transactions; perform cycle counts as directed.

Skills

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Read and comprehend English

Standing, bending, twisting

Basic mathematical skills

Tools

SAP

TekRF scanners

Google Docs

Google Sheets

Job description

Company Description

Veolia Group is a global leader in environmental services, operating across all five continents with nearly 218,000 employees. Specializing in water, energy, and waste management. Veolia Group designs and implements innovative solutions for decarbonization, depollution, and resource regeneration, supporting communities and industries in their ecological transformation.

Within this framework, Veolia’s Water Technology Business brings together a dedicated team of experienced professionals committed to tackling the world’s most complex challenges related to water scarcity, quality, productivity, and energy. Together, we pursue a shared mission to create a more sustainable future.

Job Description

The Material Handler's main duty is to ensure the timely fulfillment of both internal production orders and external customer orders. This involves utilizing equipment such as electric pallet jacks, forklifts, Swing-Reach turret trucks, and/or cranes to receive, put away, pick, pack, kit and ship warehouse inventory. Key responsibilities also include maintaining inventory accuracy by using computers and RF scanners for the warehouse management system (WMS) to verify quantities, locations, and documentation. Additionally, the role supports safety and productivity through general warehouse cleaning and organization, as well as performing cycle counting and other assigned tasks.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Adhere to all Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) policies, procedures, and best practices, including housekeeping and spill response protocols and actively participate in EHS meetings, investigations, and audits.
• Ensure all loading and unloading tasks comply with quality, Department of Transportation (DOT), and hazardous material requirements.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment by collecting and properly disposing of scrap bracing, cardboard, strapping, and other debris.
• Timely transport production and non-production materials as requested, utilizing equipment such as a forklift or pallet jack to move items to their designated locations including putaway of received material.
• Examine incoming material upon delivery and outgoing material before shipping for damage and verify the accuracy of information against packing slips, invoices, and freight bills to ensure correct deliveries.
• Perform material transactions using a radio-frequency (RF) device and/or computer for SAP transactions to accurately reflect the product's status, ensuring correct materials and quantities are recorded in the proper storage locations and bins.
• Enter material information (e.g., P.O. number) into the business computer system (SAP) to generate and apply receiving labels, which ensures material traceability.
• Prepare orders and kits for shipment, consolidate materials, and complete assigned cycle counts as directed by the warehouse leadership
• Pull materials from warehouse bins and/or vertical storage units using a pick list and an RF device, accurately identifying the specific part number, lot number, quantity, and location for all items needed to fill customer orders.
• Package/crate orders, including the pick list, according to specifications or shipping best practices, preparing the package for final labeling and distribution to the customer.
• Input necessary information into the computer to generate and print labels for product shipment.
• Perform any additional duties as assigned by the Supervisor or warehouse leadership.

Qualifications

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to work at heights in a Swing-Reach truck and other types of forklifts.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States
• Willingness and ability to wear personal protective equipment, for example safety glasses, gloves, ear plugs, safety shoes, fall protection harness.
• Job requirements include standing, bending, twisting, and climbing stairs and/or ladders.
• Read and comprehend written and spoken (English) instructions and/or protocols.
• Ability to work in a warehouse environment with seasonal temperature variations.
• Basic mathematical skills

Preferred:

• Experience working in SAP & TekRF scanners
• Experience with Google, Google Docs & Sheets
• 1 year of material handler and/or warehouse experience
• Experience operating a forklift, Swing-Reach Turret truck / Transtacker and or a crane in a manufacturing area
• Previous experience with wood crate assembly
• Ability to adapt to business needs and prioritize workload as required

Additional Information

This position includes incentive compensation eligibility and account assignment opportunities. Ready to advance your career while making a difference in water treatment and sustainability? Apply today!

Compensation $22.00 per hour - Hours 5:45am to 2:15pm Monday through Friday

We realize diverse teams make smarter decisions, deliver better results, and build stronger communities. We’re an organization that champions diversity and inclusion at every rung of the ladder and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Starting Day 1!

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

401(k) Plan - 3% default contribution plus matching!

Flexible Spending & Health Saving Accounts

Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; employer will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization (e.g. H-1B visa) for this opportunity

Veolia does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiting firms. All vendors must have a current and fully executed MSA on file before submitting candidates. Any unsolicited resumes and candidate profiles will be deemed the property of the company and no fee will be due.

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.