Material Handler - 1st Shift

lifefitness; Owatonna (MN); On-site; USD 57,308,000 - 68,425,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Fitness in Minnesota is seeking a warehouse/production associate to move materials, transport parts, operate a forklift, and support production control. You will maintain accurate inventory, perform cycle counts, and ensure timely, safe delivery of items in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires attention to detail, the ability to work independently, and strong organizational skills. Forklift certification is preferred but not always required; safety and efficiency are emphasized in

Qualifications

• Basic counting and math skills required.
• Attention to detail and time management.
• Ability to work independently and safely in a fast-paced team environment.
• Strong organizational skills and self-motivation.
• Forklift certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Transport materials between departments in a timely, safe manner.
• May pick parts orders, package parts, or fill bins on assembly lines.
• Disperse parts and materials within and between departments.
• Document delivery of all items.
• Operate material handling equipment (forklift, pallet jacks, scale).
• Maintain accurate inventory and perform cycle counts/audits.
• Use visual controls to replenish parts and monitor shortages.

Skills

Basic counting

Attention to detail

Time management

Independent work

Organizational skills

Self-motivated

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

RF Scanner

Forklift

Microsoft Excel

Database knowledge

Job description

Life Fitness is the global leader in the fitness industry. Our mission is to provide solutions that get the world moving and help people lead active and healthy lives. Since 1977, we have been designing and manufacturing cutting-edge, best-in-class fitness products for commercial facilities and home use. We have something for everyone with innovative cardio, strength, and group training products including treadmills, exercise bikes, elliptical cross-trainers, rowers, and weight and group training equipment. We operate under the brands Life Fitness, Hammer Strength, and SCIFIT.

Job Purpose

Performs the movement of materials within departments as well as between departments in fast paced environment.

Essential Job Functions

• Transport product and material to appropriate work areas in a timely and safe manner.
• May include picking parts orders and packaging parts, or filling parts bins on assembly lines.
• Disperses parts, fixtures and materials within and between departments as assigned by Supervisor.
• Documents delivery of all items.
• Places stock in designated areas in each department and verifies accuracy of part number, quantity, location, and material transactions.
• Operates mechanical and other material handling equipment such as forklift, pallet jacks and scale.
• Maintain accurate inventory.
• Performs cycle counts and audits to maintain the highest level of inventory accuracy.
• Understand and use visual controls to replenish parts, maintain inventory levels and identify potential shortages.
• Notifies supervisor of any errors with procedures or equipment to maintain the highest degree of safety, inventory accuracy and productivity.
• Locate inventory locations and perform inventory move transactions.
• Complete all transactions within oracle accurately and in a timely manner.
• Assist operators in delivering parts in order to maximize department efficiency.
• Daily interaction with manufacturing personnel, Materials, Receiver, and Shipping Department. Provide daily support to all inventory and production control functions.
• Maintain clean and organized work area and aisles by disposing waste, cardboard, and pallets appropriately.
• Performs other production duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills Needed

Required

• Basic counting, adding and subtracting
• Attention to detail and time management
• Ability to work independently and safely in a fast-paced team environment
• Strong organizational skills
• Motivated self-starter

Preferred

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 3 - 5 years of relevant experience
• 1 year in manufacturing environment
• Forklift certification
• Database knowledge
• Microsoft Excel experience
• Cycle-counting experience
• RF Scanning device experience

Working Conditions

Lift/carry up to 10 lbs. constantly, product weighing up to 35 lbs. frequently, and 50lbs. rarely. Lifting/carrying of product over 50lbs. is done with a two person assist or a lift assist. Ability to stand for extended periods of time. Frequently use hands and fingers to pick parts and grip objects, tools, scanner, etc. Occasionally crouch, kneel, bend, stoop and reach forward and overhead. Bend, twist/turn, push/pull, reach overhead and grasp tools as necessary. Operate powered equipment listed in Equipment Used section below. Work area can be noisy.

Equipment Used

Material handling equipment (RF scanner, stand up and/or sit-down forklifts, pallet jacks, bander, pallets, common hand tools, trash and cardboard compactors, scale and computer terminal).

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected status recognized under applicable law.

Life Fitness does not accept applications, inquiries or solicitations from unapproved staffing agencies or vendors.

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 insuran