Material Handler - 1st Shift

Life Fitness; Owatonna (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off + holidays

Life insurance and disability

Tuition assistance

Commuter benefits

Employee discounts

Job summary

Life Fitness is seeking a material handler to move parts and products across the plant floor and between departments. You will operate forklifts and RF scanners, document deliveries, and help maintain accurate inventory levels to support production.

Responsibilities include cycle-counts, keeping work areas clean, and collaborating with manufacturing, receiving and shipping teams. A high school diploma and 3–5 years in manufacturing are preferred.

Qualifications

• Basic counting, adding and subtracting skills required.
• Attention to detail and time management are essential.
• Ability to work independently and safely in a fast-paced team environment.
• Strong organizational skills and motivation to self-start.

Responsibilities

• Move materials between departments and to work areas in a timely, safe manner.
• Operate forklift and pallet jacks; verify part numbers, quantities, and locations.
• Maintain accurate inventory; perform cycle counts and audits.
• Use RF scanner and other equipment to document deliveries and material transactions.

Skills

Basic counting

Attention to detail

Time management

Independence

Team environment

Organizational skills

Self-starter

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

RF scanner

Forklifts (stand up / sit-down)

Pallet jacks

Bander

Pallets

Hand tools

Scale

Computer terminal

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.

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 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

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 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.

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.