Material Handler - 2nd Shift

The Watkins Company; Winona (MN); On-site; USD 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

AD&D Insurance

PTO upon hire

10 paid holidays

401k match

Job summary

The Watkins Company in Winona, MN is hiring a full-time Material Handler to load and unload trailers, manage inventory, and support production lines. You will use the inventory system, monitor BOMs, and handle shipping/receiving processes.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, a valid driver's license, experience with material handling equipment, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. The role offers comprehensive benefits, PTO, holidays and a dollar-for-dollar 401k match.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma is required.
• Valid driver's license.
• Previous material handling experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Loads and unloads trailers.
• Uses the inventory system and maintains all record keeping.
• Monitors Bills of Materials, opening/closing of jobs and material transfers, and the shipping/receiving process.
• Processes documents affecting inventory such as shipping orders, receiving tickets, reworks, and stock status reports.
• Organizes inventory and positions materials. Performs cycle counts as required.
• Transports and transfers raw/finishing materials and finished goods using material handling equipment.
• Ensures accurate reporting of material flow following procedures.
• Sets up production lines with correct materials and quantities.
• Provides backup for other manufacturing positions as needed.

Skills

Flexibility

Strength

Inventory software

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Inventory software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Material Handler – Full TimeMonday – Thursday: 4:15pm-2:45amRate of Pay: $24.49 (includes shift differential)The Watkins Company has been a pioneer in natural flavoring products since 1868. From our world famous Vanilla Extract, to our unique Cinnamon and Black Pepper, The Watkins Company continues to be innovative in categories including but not limited to Extracts, Spices, Dry Seasoning Mixes, Bitters, and Baking Decorations. Today, we are seeking a new member to join the fastest growing flavoring company in North America.The Watkins Company has an opening for a Full Time Material Handler located in our Winona, MN location. The duties and responsibilities include, but not limited to the following:Essential Responsibilities:Loads and unloads trailers.Utilizes the inventory system and maintains all record keeping required. Monitors and understands the Bill of Materials, opening/closing of jobs and material transfers, and the shipping/receiving process.Utilizes and processes all documents effecting inventory such as shipping orders, receiving tickets, reworks, warehouse replenishments, adjustments, stock status reports, etc.Arranges inventory in an orderly and logical manner and physically moves or re-arranges it as required.Performs cycle counts as required.Transports and transfers raw/finishing materials and finished goods utilizing material handling equipment and elevators.Ensures accurate reporting of raw/finishing materials and finished goods while following procedural requirements.Sets up production lines with the appropriate raw/finishing materials and finished goods by article number, control number, and quantity.Provides backup for other manufacturing positions as needed.In addition to working in a strategic, dynamic and collaborative work environment, with a tight knitteam, The Watkins Company offers a top notch benefits package including Medical, Dental, Life andAD&D Insurance as well as a generous PTO package available upon hire, 10 paid holidays and dollarfor dollar 401k match!The Watkins Company is an equal opportunity employer.Our ideal candidate will have at minimum:Possess a High School Diploma.Valid driver's license.Previous Material Handling experience working with operating equipment and inventory computer programs – preferred.Must have satisfactory results from flexibility and strength assessment examination.Demonstrate basic proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word and PowerPoint.