Material Handler - Production 2nd shift

Louis-Industries; Paynesville (MN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Full benefits

Competitive pay

Job summary

Louis Industries in central Minnesota seeks General Laborers to support production operations by separating, handling, and staging parts throughout the manufacturing process. You will ensure parts are properly processed and tracked in ERP systems, contributing to safe, efficient workflow.

Responsibilities include material handling, packaging, forklift operation, cross-training across multiple processes, and maintaining a clean, organized work area in a fast-paced facility that serves a diverse

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Separate and stage parts according to job requirements to support production flow.
• Package, palletize, move and organize materials for downstream operations.
• Safely operate forklifts and production equipment; perform basic checks.
• Maintain clean, organized work area; follow safety policies and continuous improvement practices.
• Cross-train across multiple processes and adapt to changing priorities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Quality mindset

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklifts

Cranes

ERP systems

Job description

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.