Material Handler - Production 2nd shift

Louisind; Minnesota; Presencial; USD 20.664 - 30.307; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Flexible schedules

Full benefits

Competitive pay

Descripción de la vacante

Louis Industries in central Minnesota seeks General Laborers to support production operations by separating, handling, and staging parts throughout manufacturing. You will ensure proper identification, packaging, and ERP tracking while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities include material movement, palletizing, kitting, and assisting in multiple processes. A high school diploma and 1–3 years of related experience are preferred, with forklift/crane experience a plus.

Formación

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 1–3 years of manufacturing, production or material handling experience preferred.
• Experience operating forklifts, cranes, or production equipment is preferred (as applicable to role).
• Familiarity with ERP systems or production tracking systems is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Separate (pick) laser-cut parts and stage materials according to job requirements.
• Package, palletize, move, and organize materials to support production flow and downstream operations.
• Handle raw materials, finished parts, and scrap safely and efficiently.
• Ensure proper part identification, staging, labeling, traceability, and ERP job tracking.
• Support additional production processes such as flattening, finishing, shearing, tumbling, or pallet building as needed.
• Safely operate forklifts, material handling equipment, hand tools, and packaging equipment.
• Perform basic equipment checks and report maintenance or safety concerns.
• Perform work according to job specifications, work instructions, quality standards, and safety policies.
• Identify and report defects, damage, safety concerns, or process improvement opportunities.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and participate in continuous improvement efforts.
• Participate in cross-training across multiple processes, equipment, and departments.
• Support adjacent operations and adapt to changing production priorities and staffing needs to help maintain workflow and overall plant performance.

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

Herramientas

ERP systems

Descripción del empleo

Louis Industries is one of the most modern steel processing facilities in central Minnesota. We employ around 100 people and serve over 200 customers predominantly located in the upper Midwest. Our customers vary from small, local owned companies to multi-million-dollar Fortune 500 companies. The parts Louis fabricates are found in products and equipment that are shipped globally. We utilize the latest technology available in laser, punching, forming, welding and quality control equipment, with an emphasis on supporting lean, rapid response manufacturing to support our customer’s varied needs. We strive to look toward the future, invest in automation, and continuously improve our processes, production capabilities, and our people. In addition, we are a major regional supplier with inventory of mild steel, stainless steel, and aluminum.

We are employee focused, offer flexible schedules, full benefits, and competitive pay.

About the role

General Laborers support production operations by separating, handling, and staging parts throughout the manufacturing process. This role ensures parts are properly processed, packaged, and moved to downstream operations while maintaining quality, safety, and accurate job tracking. Material Handlers play a critical role in maintaining efficient workflow by supporting part separation, palletizing, kitting, and material movement across departments.

What you’ll do

Production & Material Flow

• Separate (“pick”) laser-cut parts and stage materials according to job requirements.
• Package, palletize, move, and organize materials to support production flow and downstream operations.
• Handle raw materials, finished parts, and scrap safely and efficiently.
• Ensure proper part identification, staging, labeling, traceability, and ERP job tracking.
• Support additional production processes such as flattening, finishing, shearing, tumbling, or pallet building as needed.

Equipment Operation & Support

• Safely operate forklifts, material handling equipment, hand tools, and packaging equipment.
• Perform basic equipment checks and report maintenance or safety concerns.

Quality, Safety & Continuous Improvement

• Perform work according to job specifications, work instructions, quality standards, and safety policies.
• Identify and report defects, damage, safety concerns, or process improvement opportunities.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and participate in continuous improvement efforts.

Cross-Training & Operational Flexibility

• Participate in cross-training across multiple processes, equipment, and departments.
• Support adjacent operations and adapt to changing production priorities and staffing needs to help maintain workflow and overall plant performance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–3 years of manufacturing, production or material handling experience preferred.
• E xperience operating forklifts, cranes, or production equipment preferred (as applicable to role).
• Familiarity with ERP systems or production tracking systems a plus.