Material Handler & Forklift Operator - Day Shift

ViziRecruiter,LLC.; Mankato, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Senneca's Door Engineering facility in Mankato, Minnesota seeks a dependable Material Handler and Forklift Driver to support daily operations. The role covers receiving, material movement, production support and shipping in a hands-on, on-site environment with a standard Monday–Friday schedule.

Responsibilities include operating forklifts and related equipment, handling materials, and ensuring accurate documentation.

Qualifications

• Prior forklift experience required (please specify types of equipment operated).
• 4+ years of manufacturing, warehouse, or related experience preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 45 lbs and stand for extended periods (up to 4 hours at a time).

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 experience

Manufacturing/Warehouse experience

Reading & writing English

MS Office basics

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Senneca's Door Engineering facility in Mankato, Minnesota seeks a dependable Material Handler and Forklift Driver to support daily operations. The role covers receiving, material movement, production support and shipping in a hands-on, on-site environment with a standard Monday–Friday schedule.

Responsibilities include operating forklifts and related equipment, handling materials, and ensuring accurate documentation.