Material Handler I

Colonial Group; Blaine (MN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group is seeking a warehouse associate in Minnesota to operate forklifts and cherry pickers for unloading, pick parts, and prepare orders for shipment. You will weigh products, verify part numbers, and ensure orders are accurate for customers.

You will maintain stock and assist in inventory counts, while upholding safety and cleanliness standards. Qualifications include a High School diploma or GED, 1+ years of related experience, RF handheld experience, and forklift/cherry picker

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• 1+ years of related job experience preferred.
• RF handheld experience preferred.
• Certified to operate forklifts and cherry pickers.
• Strong proficiency in English communication including reading, writing, and verbal interactions.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts and cherry pickers for unloading and order picking.
• Accurately pick parts and weigh product using proper scales.
• Verify part numbers and quantities with high accuracy.
• Pack orders into shipping cartons and ensure all components are correct for the customer.
• Read customer order notes and fulfill special requirements.
• Maintain stock of warehouse and shipping supplies.
• Assist in inventory counts and audits as needed.
• Report stock issues to Lead or Supervisor.
• Maintain warehouse cleanliness and safety compliance.

Skills

Forklift operation

Cherry picker operation

Attention to detail

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

RF handheld devices

Job description

Summary:

Responsible for operating forklifts and cherry pickers to unload materials and merchandise from incoming trucks and picking product for shipment.

Duties:

• Must be able to operate forklifts and cherry pickers.
• Accurately pick parts throughout the warehouse.
• Weigh product using the proper scales.
• Check part numbers and quantities with a high degree of accuracy.
• Accurately pack orders into shipping cartons, verifying all components of the order are accounted for the correct customer.
• Responsible for reading customer order notes and filling the order with any special customer requirements.
• Maintain stock of warehouse and shipping supplies.
• Assist in counting physical inventory; perform inventory audits as needed.
• Notify Department Lead or Department Supervisor of any stock shelf issues.
• Report defective materials/product, shortages and/or questionable conditions to the Lead or Supervisor.
• Maintain warehouse cleanliness and orderliness.
• Follow all safety rules.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED preferred.

1+ years of related job experience preferred.

RF handheld experience preferred.

Certified to operate forklifts and cherry pickers.

Strong proficiency in English communication including reading, writing, and verbal interactions are required for complying with safety protocols and operational procedures.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk on level surfaces for a prolonged period. The employee frequently is required to talk and hear; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms above should height and below the waist. The employee must be able to lift up to 20 lbs. 70% of the day and up to 65 lbs. 30% of the day.

Working Conditions:

Non-climate-controlled warehouse