Material Handling Specialist

M&N Structures, Inc; Winsted (MN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

Accrued PTO

Job summary

M&N Structures, Inc is seeking a Material Handling Specialist in Winsted, MN. The role involves moving materials inside and outside the facility, unloading trucks, staging inventory, and using barcodes to track materials.

You will work with the production team to ensure timely flow from receipt to delivery. The position requires forklift operation, attention to safety, and the ability to balance multiple tasks in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–3 years experience in a related field is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Unloading of various material types and reviewing materials to ensure accurate receipt.
• Sorting and staging raw material in the yard and inventory rack system.
• Identification of materials using both manual and digital systems, including fabrication management software and barcoding.
• Movement of raw materials into the facility, movement of in-process elements from station to station, and movement of finished materials out of the building to stage for delivery.
• Use barcoding system to identify material locations and movement of both raw material and finished products.
• Collaborate with others about the efficient use of storage space and effective means for material placement.
• Operate a forklift to handle loads of all shapes and sizes, from pallets of material to stock in excess of sixty feet in length.
• Maintain forklifts to ensure that safe operating conditions exist, and coordinate with service personnel for necessary maintenance and repair.
• Coordinate with Logistics Manager and Production Manager to ensure flow of material supports work in progress.
• Communicate with inbound and outbound carriers to ensure that loads are safe for transportation and effective off loading.
• Other production related duties as directed by the Production Manager

Skills

Team player

Creative thinking

Customer-focused

Clear communication

Learning mindset

Forklift operation

Multitasking

Computer literacy

Independent worker

Reliable transportation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Vocational or Technical degree preferred

Job description

M&N Structures, Inc. is a structural and miscellaneous steel fabricator located in Winsted, MN. We serve customers primarily in the upper Midwest but have worked on projects across the nation. Our company is growing, and we thrive on the relationships we build with our customers, industry partners, and the peers on our team.

About the role

We are looking to hire a Material Handling Specialist to join our team! We work on projects of all different shapes and sizes, across several different industries from healthcare to restaurants to big box distribution. The work each day is a mix of Transporting material between stations, unloading truckloads of raw material, or packaging & preparing loads for delivery, you will be a part of supporting the movement of material throughout the production process. This role will require you to spend time working both inside & outside, you will be in motion for the entire day. You will need the ability to balance multiple tasks, find creative solutions to changing & challenging demands. Being a team player will bring you success & growth in our company.

Responsibilities:

• Unloading of various material types and reviewing materials to ensure accurate receipt
• Sorting and staging raw material in the yard and inventory rack system
• Identification of materials using both manual and digital systems, including fabrication management software and barcoding
• Movement of raw materials into the facility, movement of in-process elements from station to station, and movement of finished materials out of the building to stage for delivery
• Use barcoding system to identify material locations and movement of both raw material and finished products
• Collaborate with others about the efficient use of storage space and effective means for material placement
• Operate a forklift to handle loads of all shapes and sizes, from pallets of material to stock in excess of sixty feet in length.
• Maintain forklifts to ensure that safe operating conditions exist, and coordinate with service personnel for necessary maintenance and repair
• Coordinate with Logistics Manager and Production Manager to ensure flow of material supports work in progress
• Communicate with inbound and outbound carriers to ensure that loads are safe for transportation and effective off loading
• Other production related duties as directed by the Production Manager

Skills:

• Must be able to work in a respectful and professional manner
• Ability to think creatively, and apply that thinking to solving problems and completing tasks
• Commitment to serve our customers, clients, vendors, team, and industry partners
• Be able to communicate clearly and to handle communication in an open and honest fashion
• Must have an enthusiasm for learning and growing as a part of our team
• Comfortable with using forklifts for material handling in varying environments and conditions
• Must have the ability to handle multiple & changing priorities with a positive attitude
• Ability to work with computers, tablets & smartphones
• Must be able to work well independently or as apart of a team
• Must have reliable transportation to & from work

Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age
• High School Diploma or equivalent required, Vocational or Technical degree preferred
• 1 to 3 years experience in a related field is preferred but not required

Compensation and Benefits:

• Offered medical and dental insurance, supplemental insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid holidays, and accrued PTO