Material Handler 2 - 2nd Shift

Watlow; Winona (MN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Wellness incentives

Employee Personal Assistance Program

Dental, medical, vision insurance

Job summary

Watlow in Minnesota is seeking a Warehouse / Materials Handler to process raw materials and kit deliveries and prepare orders for shipment. You will verify shipments, pack, label, and ensure accurate paperwork, supporting efficient production flow.

The role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to standard work, lean practices, and data entry into systems. You will move materials with forklifts, participate in kaizen events, and contribute to on-time delivery and inventory control.

Qualifications

• High-school graduate or GED preferred.
• 0–3 years related experience in materials handling.
• Trade jobs: two-year degree or technical certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive and verify the quality and quantity of shipments of incoming materials.
• Build packaging, pack, check product quality, weigh, organize and verify paperwork of shipments.
• Plan and coordinate movement of materials to optimize cost and service level.
• Move materials to production floor and manage inventory accuracy.
• Operate hand trucks, forklifts and other equipment as needed.

Skills

Material handling

Forklift operation

Lean practices

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two-year technical certificate or related experience

Tools

MRP systems

WMS/ERP software

Job description

Working at Watlow

Watlow is a global technology and manufacturing leader who provides world class engineering expertise through innovative thermal products and systems, enabling our customers to thrive. We are making a positive impact every day as our solutions enrich the lives of people everywhere. We have been providing breakthrough thermal solutions for over 100 years! Our corporate values guide us uncompromisingly to always do the right thing, continually learn and improve, respect everyone, and lead with service and humility.

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for processing raw materials and/or kit and delivery of parts to work areas or processing orders ready for shipment.

Shift Schedule:

Functional Contribution (Contribution Matrix):

• Works under the general direction of a more seasoned team member * Routes questions to the appropriate person
• Demonstrates a willingness to learn and improve.
• Adheres to policies, procedures, and best practices
• Ability to learn new skills and follow directions.
• Produce at takt time while following standard work.
• Able to work individually and in teams.
• Follow the Watlow Way Behaviors, Values and Principles
• Basic understanding of data analysis Demonstrate knowledge with computer systems
• Models Watlow Way behaviors, principles, and values while applying the Watlow Business System

Skills, Abilities and Mastery (Responsibility Matrix):

Delivery:

• Receive and verify the quality and quantity of shipments of incoming materials.
• Build packaging, pack, check product quality, weigh, organize and verify paperwork of shipments.
• Monitor key materials performance metrics such as cycle count, inventory turns, and safety.
• Plan and coordinate physical movement of materials, parts, finished goods, and information to ensure optimization of cost and service level.
• Issues and delivers correct materials to production floor, keeps track of inventory, and ships and receives material to ensure proper flow.
• Loads and unloads material within a warehouse or storage facility.
• Utilizes hand trucks, forklifts, hoists, or other handling equipment to move material to and from locations and transportation vehicles within the facility.
• Delivers continuous improvement through participation in lean kaizen events.
• Problem solves and implements controls for cycle count discrepancies.

Business Partner:

• Collaboration with supply chain, manufacturing, trade compliance, customer service and logistics teams.

Center of Expertise (COE)

• Demonstrates capabilities in material management, materials requirement planning (MRP), pull systems, flow, and the implementation of LEAN concepts.
• High attention to detail, follow up and attention to customer service.
• Demonstrates problem solving skills to improve cycle count accuracy and replenishment systems.
• Excellent customer service, interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.

Education, Experience and Certification Requirements:

• High-school graduate/GED preferred
• 0-3 years’ related experience
• Trade Jobs- Preferred Two-year degree or Technical Certificate or related experience (1-3 years)

Benefits: The Watlow Total Compensation Plan

The health, well-being and financial stability of you and your family is a high priority to us. T he Watlow Total Rewards Plan includes competitive compensation and a full range of life and career enhancing benefits :

• Annual Incentive Program
• 401(k) plan that includes a company match on your contribution and an annual company contribution that is tied to company performance
• Wellness incentives
• Employee Personal Assistance Program
• Dental, medical, vision and short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Paid holidays, personal time, and vacation
• Parental leave

Diversity & Inclusion

We proactively embrace diversity in all its dimensions across our company and cultivate a culture of inclusion and forward thinking that respects and reflects each team member’s individual strengths, views, and experiences. Watlow takes pride in being an inclusive equal opportunity employer and considers for employment qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Please let us know confidentially if you need or require any special accommodations to participate in our recruiting process by emailing us at [e-mail] .