Material Handler - Flexible Hours, 100% Employee-Owned

The Bernard Group, Inc.; Chanhassen (MN); On-site; USD 46,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

ESOP - 100% Employee-Owned

401k with company match

Flexible work hours

Tuition reimbursement

Employee referral program

Safe and clean manufacturing

Job summary

The Bernard Group, Inc. in Chanhassen, MN, is hiring a Material Handler to support a fast-paced production line. You will ensure materials arrive when needed and keep workflows moving, operating forklifts and maintaining accurate inventory records.

We value accuracy, initiative, and the ability to work independently while thriving in a team environment. This 100% employee‑owned company offers strong benefits, PTO, and opportunities to grow within a collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• High school degree or GED with 3 years of manufacturing or distribution center experience.
• 2+ years receiving, stocking, or picking inventory for staging in a production environment or packaging for outside customers.
• Forklift and Reach truck certification is a plus.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs regularly.

Responsibilities

• Receive, transfer, and track raw materials and WIP in production areas and update the system.
• Safely operate forklifts for the majority of shifts.
• Complete an inspection log of the PIV.
• Stand, walk, and move around the plant and office areas repeatedly.
• Move materials from incoming area to staging lanes or shelves.
• Update systems with new counts and location.
• Assist in disposition of inventory overages.
• Remove scrap to maintain safety standards per OSHA and company policies.
• Complete other duties assigned by your manager.

Tools

Forklift certification

Reach truck certification

Job description

The Bernard Group, Inc. in Chanhassen, MN, is hiring a Material Handler to support a fast-paced production line. You will ensure materials arrive when needed and keep workflows moving, operating forklifts and maintaining accurate inventory records.

We value accuracy, initiative, and the ability to work independently while thriving in a team environment. This 100% employee‑owned company offers strong benefits, PTO, and opportunities to grow within a collaborative culture.