Material Handler - 1st Shift

Life Fitness / Hammer Strength; Owatonna (MN); On-site; USD 57,308,000 - 68,425,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Employee discounts

Tuition assistance

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Life Fitness / Hammer Strength is seeking a Warehouse Material Handler in Minnesota to move materials between departments, load and unload parts, and maintain accurate inventory in a fast‑paced environment. You will support production with timely material flow.

Responsibilities include operating forklifts, pallet jacks, RF scanners, and documenting transactions. Preferred: High School diploma, forklift certification, and 3–5 years in manufacturing.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• Transport product and materials to appropriate work areas in a timely and safe manner.
• Disperse parts, fixtures and materials within and between departments as assigned by Supervisor.
• Document delivery of items; verify part number, quantity, location, and material transactions.
• Operate forklift, pallet jacks, and scale.
• Maintain accurate inventory and perform cycle counts to ensure accuracy.
• Use visual controls to replenish parts and manage stock levels; notify supervisor of errors.

Skills

Counting

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Organizational skills

Self-motivated

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift certification

RF scanning device experience

Microsoft Excel

Database knowledge

Cycle-counting experience

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.

Required

Qualifications and Skills Needed

• 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.

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 insurance; identity protection, legal services, adoption assistance, tuition assistance, commuter benefits, employee discounts, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.

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. 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.