Material Handler/Forklift Driver

Senneca Holdings; Mankato (MN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Senneca Holdings' Door Engineering facility in Mankato, Minnesota is seeking an experienced Material Handler and Forklift Driver to support daily warehouse operations.

This on-site role covers receiving, material movement, production support and shipping with core hours 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. The ideal candidate has forklift experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to read work orders and shipping documents.

Qualifications

• Prior forklift experience required and specify types of equipment operated.
• 4+ years of manufacturing, warehouse, or related experience preferred.
• Ability to safely operate warehouse equipment and follow safety procedures.
• Experience reading work orders and shipping documents.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, and process incoming materials and products.
• Safely operate material handling equipment (forklift, pallet jack, lift truck, 2-wheeler).
• Store, move, pick, and stage materials to support production and customer shipments.
• Read and interpret work orders and shipping documents to ensure accuracy.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized workspace (including 5S activities).
• Support material flow through production, including basic assembly and component handling as needed.
• Perform material transactions, support inventory accuracy (cycle counts, physical inventory), and communicate stock needs.
• Coordinate with purchasing and supply chain to maintain material availability.
• Move materials on scheduled intervals to designated areas.
• Cross-train across warehouse and production functions as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Forklift operation

Reading work orders

English literacy

Safety procedures

Tools

MS Office

Job description

We are searching for an experienced Material Handler and Forklift Driver at our Door Engineering facility in Mankato, Minnesota.

Description / Key Responsibilities

Core Schedule Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

We are seeking a dependable Warehouse Worker with proven forklift experience to support daily operations. This is a hands‑on, on‑site role with broad responsibilities across receiving, material movement, production support and shipping

• Receive, inspect, and process incoming materials and products
• Safely operate material handling equipment (forklift, pallet jack, lift truck, 2-wheeler)
• Store, move, pick, and stage materials to support production and customer shipments
• Read and interpret work orders and shipping documents to ensure accuracy
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized workspace (including 5S activities)
• Support material flow through production, including basic assembly and component handling as needed
• Perform material transactions, support inventory accuracy (cycle counts, physical inventory), and communicate stock needs
• Coordinate with purchasing and supply chain to maintain material availability
• Move materials on scheduled intervals to designated areas
• Cross-train across warehouse and production functions as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned by management

Required Qualifications:

• Prior forklift experience required (please specify types of equipment operated)
• 4+ years of manufacturing, warehouse, or related experience preferred
• Ability to safely operate warehouse equipment and follow safety procedures
• Experience reading work orders and shipping documents
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and reliability
• Ability to lift up to 45 lbs and stand for extended periods (up to 4 hours at a time)
• Basic computer skills; MS Office experience preferred
• Ability to read and write in English
• Ability to work on-site during scheduled hours

Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.