Material Handler - 3rd Shift - $2/Hour Shift Differential

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Job summary

Life Fitness in Minnesota seeks a Warehouse Associate to move materials across departments in a fast-paced setting. You will transport items, pick and package parts, and ensure accurate inventory and transactions in Oracle.

The role requires basic counting and strong organizational skills, with 3–5 years in manufacturing preferred. This on-site position offers evening hours, safety-focused duties, and opportunities for overtime and career growth.

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

Responsibilities

• 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 and verifies accuracy of part numbers, quantities, and locations.
• Operates material handling equipment such as forklift, pallet jacks and scale.
• Maintain accurate inventory and perform cycle counts and audits.
• Replenish parts using visual controls and monitor shortages.
• Notify supervisor of errors to maintain safety and productivity.
• Locate inventory locations and perform inventory move transactions.
• Complete all transactions within Oracle accurately and timely.
• Assist operators in delivering parts to maximize department efficiency.
• Interact daily with manufacturing, materials, receivers, and shipping.
• Maintain clean, organized work areas and dispose waste properly.
• Perform other production duties as assigned.

Skills

Basic counting

Attention to detail

Time management

Independent work

Strong organizational skills

Motivated self-starter

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift certification

RF Scanning device experience

Database knowledge

Microsoft Excel

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, ICG and SCIFIT.

Job Purpose:

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

Shift:

Monday - Thursday, 7:30pm - 6:00am

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. This position is eligible for a $1.00 per hour shift differential for hours worked on 3rd shift, in addition to the base hourly wage.

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.

There continues to be a significant increase in phishing attempts across all industries where fraudsters are impersonating real employees and sending fictitious job offers to applicants in a scheme to obtain sensitive information. Please note that Life Fitness/Hammer Strength will never ask for your financial information at any part of the interview process, including the post-offer stage, and will only correspond through “@lifefitness.com” or “@indoorcycling.com” domain email addresses or “[e-mail]” for U.S. opportunities.

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