Material Handler /Standup Reach - 3rd Shift Plant 4

Maker's Pride; Lakeville (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k

Wellness program

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Flexible spending accounts

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Maker's Pride in Lakeville, MN is seeking a Material Handler to drive a stand-up reach, store, move, and handle products in a GMP-driven environment.

You will operate forklifts, maintain inventory, and support production lines while following safety policies. This full-time role offers comprehensive benefits and overtime when needed.

Qualifications

• Must have GMP knowledge or willingness to learn.
• Ability to obtain forklift certification within 90 days.
• Ability to operate stand-up and extended forklifts.
• Sufficient math skills; reading/writing in English preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identifies, transports, packs, removes and disposes of products and materials.
• Operates Standup reach/forklifts, handcarts, or pallet jacks to pick, replenish, shuttle, and load/unload orders.
• Maintain inventory levels as directed.
• Feed lines with product as scheduled or directed by supervision or line leads.
• Ship and receive materials throughout duration of shift.
• Operate all equipment in a safe manner.
• Count, weigh, record numbers of units or materials moved or handled.
• Ensure product moved is identified and labeled correctly.
• Perform required housekeeping to maintain 5S and keep work areas clean.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Skills

GMP knowledge

Forklift operation

English literacy

Math skills

Safety policies

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

What We Want to Give You

We offer a competitive wage and wide array of benefits including:

• health/dental/vision insurance
• flex spending accounts
• short & long-term disability
• paid holidays and vacation
• bonus opportunities (referral, production, etc.)

Job Summary

The Material Handler is responsible driving a stand-up reach for storing, moving, and handling products and materials. Material Handlers work in a structured work environment to minimize safety risks. Material Handlers will need to be reliable and able to work with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's) at all times.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Identifies, transports, packs, removes and disposes of products and materials.
• Operates Standup reach/forklifts, handcarts, or pallet jacks to pick, replenish, shuttle, and load/unload orders.
• Maintain inventory levels as directed.
• Feed lines with product as scheduled or directed by supervision or line leads.
• Ship and receive materials throughout duration of shift.
• Operate all equipment in a safe manner.
• Count, weigh, record numbers of units or materials moved or handled.
• Ensure that product moved is identified and labeled correctly.
• Perform required housekeeping to maintain 5S and keep work areas clean, such as sweeping floors, putting trash into containers, and picking stray product up from the floor.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

• Must be knowledgeable in GMPs or the willingness to learn.
• Ability to obtain forklift certification within 90 days.
• Ability to operate stand-up and extended forklifts.
• Sufficient math skills.
• Must have the ability to understand and follow all safety policies and procedures.
• Ability to read and write in English preferred.

Job Qualifications & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Previous Material Handling experience a plus, varies by location.

Work Environment

This is a manufacturing environment and there will be an exposure to a variety of machines, noise levels, and varying temperatures. This is a team environment; Material Handlers must be able to work together and communicate in a respectful and professional manner. Must be able to work necessary overtime based on staffing needs and customer demand, as well as across shifts.

Physical Requirements

Reaching with hands/arms throughout the day. Ability to lift up to 90lbs assisted and 40lbs unassisted. Ability to stand up to 80% of the time scheduled. Ability to walk, climb and/or balance throughout shift. Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position. It is the candidate's responsibility to ensure they are legally authorized to work in the location to which they apply.

Starting Pay: Material Handler: $21.70/hr., We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees including health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the 90th day of employment. This information is provided per the relevant state and local pay transparency laws for the location in which this position will be performed. Base pay information is based on market location.