Material Handler II

Landscape Structures Inc.; Delano (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k) retirement plan

Employee stock ownership plan

Job summary

Landscape Structures Inc. is seeking a Material Handler in Delano, MN to safely move, identify, and deliver materials across production lines.

The role supports receiving, staging, and routing while maintaining accurate inventory counts and collaborating with production and warehouse teams. Hours are Monday–Friday, 5:00 AM to 1:30 PM, with a pay range of $20.00–$25.00 per hour and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of material handler experience.
• Ability to safely use forklifts.
• Strong attention to detail to identify, verify, and count materials.
• Strong communication with production and inventory teams.
• Basic computer or scanner skills for material transactions.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to perform complex receiving, routing, staging, or material flow tasks with minimal supervision.
• Proven ability to maintain workflow pace and ensure timely delivery of materials.

Responsibilities

• Safely move, stage, and transport materials throughout the facility using forklifts.
• Receive, identify, and accurately put away incoming materials.
• Pull and verify materials for production orders to ensure correct parts.
• Deliver materials to production lines in a timely manner.
• Perform scrap material moves and assist with miscellaneous supply deliveries.
• Maintain accurate counts to support inventory accuracy.
• Communicate shortages, damage, or discrepancies to the team.
• Assist with cycle counts or physical inventory.
• Collaborate with teams to resolve material discrepancies or flow issues.
• Organize material locations and improve material flow for efficiency.

Skills

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Scanner/Computer skills

Multitasking

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Scanner

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Regular Full-Time Delano, MN, US

ABOUT LANDSCAPE STRUCTURES

Landscape Structures Inc. has been the leading manufacturer of commercial playground equipment in the world for more than 50 years. Our employee-owned company designs community and school playgrounds that encourage kids of all ages and abilities to learn persistence, leadership, competition, bravery, support, and empathy through play. Landscape Structures pushes the limits—of design, inclusion, and play—to help kids realize there is no limit to what they can do today and in the future. For a better tomorrow, we play today.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Material Handler is responsible for safely, accurately, and efficiently performing a variety of material movement and inventory related activities to ensure internal customers receive the right materials at the right time. This role supports production by receiving, identifying, putting away, pulling, verifying, staging, routing, and delivering materials throughout the facility. The Material Handler also performs scrap material moves, miscellaneous supply moves, and transports materials to and from production areas.

Hours: M-F, 5:00 A.M. - 1:30 P.M.

VALUES

• Commitment & Passion
• Integrity
• Team & Relationships

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Safely move, stage, and transport materials throughout the facility using forklifts.
• Receive, identify, and accurately put away incoming materials following established procedures.
• Pull and verify materials for production orders to ensure the right parts reach the correct work areas.
• Deliver materials, components, and supplies to production lines in a timely manner.
• Perform scrap material moves and assist with miscellaneous supply deliveries.
• Maintain accurate counts when handling parts to support inventory accuracy.
• Communicate material shortages, damage, or discrepancies to the appropriate team members.
• Assist with cycle counts or physical inventory activities as needed.
• Perform more complex receiving, routing, staging, or material flow tasks with greater accuracy and independence.
• Operate forklifts and material handling equipment at a higher skill level to move larger or more sensitive loads.
• Collaborate with production, warehouse, and inventory teams to resolve material discrepancies or flow issues.
• Assist in organizing material locations and improving material flow to increase overall efficiency.
• Support the training and onboarding of new Material Handlers.
• Help maintain workflow pace by proactively managing staging areas and anticipating production material needs.
• Identify recurring issues or inefficiencies and communicate them to leads or supervisors for improvement.
• Demonstrate strong reliability, professionalism, and consistency in documentation and material transactions.

ATTRIBUTES

• Manage multiple tasks without losing sight of objectives
• Independent, dependable, resourceful, and self-motivated

QUALIFICATIONS

• 2+ years of previous experience in a material handler role.
• Ability to safely use forklifts.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to accurately identify, verify, and count materials.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with production and inventory teams.
• Basic computer or scanner skills for material transactions.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to perform more complex receiving, routing, staging, or material flow tasks with minimal supervision.
• Proven ability to help maintain workflow pace and ensure timely delivery of materials to production areas.
• Ability to resolve minor material discrepancies and collaborate with inventory or production staff as needed.
• Strong organizational skills with consistent accuracy in documentation and transactions.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and support continuous improvement in material handling processes.

The target hourly range is $20.00 - $25.00, depending upon qualifications and experience. The posted pay range reflects the expected compensation for a fully qualified candidate. Starting pay may be above or below this range based on job-related factors such as skills, experience, qualifications, and training needs.

In addition to hourly pay, the compensation package also includes eligibility for profit-sharing and monthly bonus opportunity. Additionally, for eligible full-time employees, we offer a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits; paid time off and paid holidays; 401(k) retirement plan and employee stock ownership plan.

Employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a background screening, conducted in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Landscape Structures is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

Landscape Structures participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. See more here.