Material Handler II

Deal Henkilöstöratkaisut Oy; Otsego (MN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals to join their team. This role involves resolving logistical challenges, training new forklift operators, and ensuring efficient inventory management. The company values its workforce and offers a supportive environment that encourages growth and development. With a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, this organization is dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued. If you're looking for a position that combines responsibility with the opportunity to make a real impact, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

4 weeks PTO per year

401(k) with company match

Profit Sharing

Medical insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

6 Weeks Parental Leave

Long term care insurance

Qualifications

• 3+ years of related experience and ability to obtain forklift certification.
• Knowledge of packing and unpacking materials and supplies.

Responsibilities

• Resolves issues with vendors and carriers, ensuring timely shipments.
• Trains new forklift operators and manages inventory movement.

Skills

Effective oral and written communication skills

Basic mathematical computations

Ability to operate manual and powered material handling equipment

Ability to read and comprehend instructions

Knowledge of Lean and Kaizen methods

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Post-secondary education preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office applications

ERP systems

RF Gun

Job description

Company: WAGNER Group

JOIN THE WAGNER FAMILY

Thank you for your interest in Wagner. We always have our eyes open for talented people who want to learn, grow and expand their capabilities with Wagner.

Wagner is small enough that you matter and large enough for you to make a difference.

Wagner Spray Tech believes that people represent a company's most important asset. At Wagner, we strive to create an organization where everyone participates and efforts are focused toward continuous improvement. These improvements are driven by dedication, teamwork, and the innovation of the Wagner family.

Our company participates in the US government's E-Verify process. In addition, all offers of employment are contingent on a drug test and background check.

YOUR BENEFITS

• Starting at 4 weeks PTO per year
• 401(k) and a company match
• Profit Sharing
• Medical
• Life
• Disability
• 6 Weeks Parental Leave
• Long term care insurance

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Resolves problems either verbally or electronically with vendors, carriers and couriers.
• Able to train new forklift operators and give complete forklift certification test.
• Should be able to troubleshoot ERP system inventory movement and transactions to root cause problem solve.
• Capable to act as back up team lead as needed.
• Trains and mentors Material Handler I individuals as it relates to pick, pack, ship, and load best practices.
• Confidentially handles usual, unusual or difficult inquiries or situations, or may direct to the appropriate individual as needed; may provide documented input to supervisor for performance reviews, corrective action, performance improvement and candidate selection.
• Picks units and/or parts and accessories for shipment to customers by reading a pick document, using a hand held RF Gun, or voice technology. May consolidate orders with additional shipments as needed. Packs and labels according to customer shipping and routing requirements.
• Coordinates with planners, buyers, production personnel and carriers for the timely unloading of containers and trailers and assists the Distribution Group Lead with the coordination and scheduling of incoming containers, trucks and trailers.
• Resolves issues such as receipt of inventory, missing purchase orders and no cost in coordination with other departments.
• Unloads incoming trucks and containers and verifies that all items are accounted for, reporting damages or discrepancies; enters inventory items on the computer and forwards paperwork to appropriate individuals.
• Operates forklift and other material handling equipment to fill customer orders and move inventory throughout the warehouse.
• Sorts UPS and other courier shipments of smaller items.
• Matches manifests to purchase orders and prints and attaches travelers to product(s).
• Picks and ships ATS’s, WV’s and maintains DMA process DMR’s and specialty shipments.
• Offload, palletize, and inventory inbound shipments.
• Assist in the physical aspect of cycle counts and selected inventory daily and identifies and reports any inventory discrepancies.
• Receives work direction from department leadership, however, incumbent is responsible for prioritizing his/her own work by sales allocation, date needed to fill and logistics of work order.
• Records appropriate data on shipping documents using an ERP system and follows unique customer I.D requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED); post-secondary education preferred. Must have at least 3 years of related experience and ability to obtain forklift certification or license.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to read and comprehend simple and complex instructions and follow written and verbal directions.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical computations such as adding, subtracting, and dividing using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of and skill using Microsoft Office applications and ERP systems.
• Ability to use scanners for counting and inventory tracking and control.
• Knowledge of the standard methods used to pack and unpack materials and supplies from trucks, containers and racking/shelving.
• Ability to operate manual and powered material handling equipment such as electric and gas forklifts, pallet jacks, and high lifts.
• Ability to listen and be aware of production floor activity to support a safe and hazard free working environment.
• Ability to be objective and flexible in adapting to changes in priorities, work assignments and other interactions that may impact pre-established courses of action for completing projects and assignments.
• Ability to work extended hours and/or varying shifts as requested in order to maintain adequate coverage during hours of operation.
• Knowledge of Lean and Kaizen methods and practices and standard production safety protocol is beneficial.

Wagner is dedicated to the ongoing journey of equity, diversity and inclusion. We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and committed to building a workplace where everyone feels welcome, valued, and empowered to be themselves. We don’t discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage you to be your authentic self and share your unique perspectives. If you require any accommodation throughout the hiring process, please let us know how we can assist you.