Material Handler / Forklift Operator

ILLUME; Maple Grove (MN); On-site; Full time

Job summary

ILLUME, a leader in the industry located in Maple Grove, MN, is seeking a Material Handler. This vital role involves the accurate moving and handling of materials using forklifts, ensuring timely delivery to support production processes. As part of a dedicated team, you'll contribute to efficient inventory management and quality assurance in a dynamic manufacturing environment. The position requires attention to detail, strong communication skills, and a commitment to safety practices.

Benefits

Health, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD insurance

401K with company match

Paid Time off and holidays

Employee discount

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required or 3 years of relevant warehouse experience.
• Must be certified by ILLUME to drive a forklift.
• Previous warehouse/manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Pull raw products and deliver materials to production lines.
• Operate a forklift to move products safely.
• Maintain accurate bin locations and conduct inventory counts.

Skills

Attention to detail

Forklift operation

Warehouse experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

• Located in Maple Grove, MN
• Hours: Monday - Friday 7:00am-3:30pm
• Pay Rate: 21.00/hr

Position Summary

The material handler is responsible for the accurate moving, locating, relocating, replenishment, and storing of materials, utilizing a forklift or other power operated equipment.

Duties and Responsibilities

Productivity

• Pull raw product based on work order pick lists and deliver material to production lines in a timely manner to support production.

• Receive work ticket, pull product from overstock, and replenish pick bins.
• Transport pick and pack pallets to shipping stage bin.
• Operate a fork lift and/or pallet jack to move product.

• Move stock to and from inventory warehouse in an organized and timely manner.
• Load and unload trucks at the receiving dock as needed.

• Receive shipping paperwork, receive PO, and put away product.

Quality

• Responsible for accurate shipping, replenishments, and put-away while limiting damage.
• Receive incoming raw materials using a scanning device.
• Properly secure, label, and put away product in warehouse bin.
• Accurately replenish product to the correct locations.

Inventory

• Maintain accurate bin locations and inventory quantities.
• Conduct cycle count inventory when required.

• Receive and track raw materials movement to ensure accurate inventory counts and availability of materials.
• Move materials to and from the receiving dock, warehouse, production floor, or other locations following FIFO inventory practices.
• Ensure a smooth flow of inventory items to the production floor through open communication with scheduling, supervisors, production, and other departments.
• Complete daily movement sheets / transactions to ensure inventory accuracy.
• Count and verify product code, quantity, and warehouse location using computer generated count sheets to ensure accurate inventory records.
• Receive product, properly record amounts, and enter product location into the inventory system. Perform inventory adjustments and transactions on warehouse inventory system.
• Investigate and determine the root cause of inventory discrepancies and suggest corrective actions to process/procedure to eliminate future occurrences.

Communication

• Accurately communicate job progress with other employees and supervisors especially during a shift change.
• Work collaboratively with co-workers in a team environment.
• Work closely with teams/departments to create an environment that supports workflow and continuous improvements.
• Communicate issues timely to manager.
• Accept work direction from and supervisors and managers.

Maintain good safety and sanitation practices.

• Complete daily forklift inspection form and report any unsafe conditions immediately.

• Follow safety procedures and guidelines at all times during forklift operation to ensure a safe working environment.

• Retain procedural training and follow as directed for safe operation.
• Maintain neat and organized warehouse. Keep aisles clear of unused product, pallets, and other debris.

Skills & Knowledge Required

• High School Diploma or GED required or 3 years of relevant warehouse experience
• Must be certified by ILLUME to drive forklift. Certification to take place within 15 days of employee start date
• Previous warehouse /manufacturing experience preferred
• 1 year of forklift experience with certification preferred
• Ability to use scanning device and pay attention to detail to ensure accuracy
• Ability to work independently from work direction and meet timelines

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must

• Be able to hear, speak, and use hands for fine manipulation.
• The employee is regularly required to stand and/or sit for extended periods.
• The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 50 pounds, bend, stoop, reach, carry, push, and/or walk.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and/or color vision for inspection and/or assembly.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The employee must be able to work in a highly fragranced environment.
• This role operates in a manufacturing environment where the noise level is loud or moderate.

• The employee will be exposed to moving machinery (forklifts).

• In a manufacturing environment, pedestrian traffic is high and being aware of your surroundings is critical.

What we Offer:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD insurance
• Health Spending Account (for eligible plans) with Employer contribution
• Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Spending Accounts
• 401K with company match
• Paid Time off and holidays
• Employee discount

ILLUME is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are not accepting candidate profiles from agencies at this time and this role is not open for relocation assistance. Candidates must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without sponsorship.

ILLUME participates in E-Verify. Through participation in the E-Verify program, ILLUME electronically verifies the employment eligibility and Social Security Number of all new hires.

Offer of employment is subject to the successful completion of a background check and verification of employment eligibility via E-Verify.