Materials Operator (1st Shift or 2nd Shift) - Entry level pay starting at $18.50/hr

Twin City Fan Companies, Ltd; Mitchell (SD); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Twin City Fan Companies, Ltd is hiring a Materials Operator for 1st or 2nd shift at its Mitchell, SD facility. This entry-level role focuses on organizing stock, operating forklifts, and conducting quality inspections to ensure on-time deliveries.

You will maintain a clean, safe workplace, follow standard work instructions, and complete documentation. Basic math, reading orders/blueprints, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Read and understand shop orders and blueprints; follow safety rules.
• Basic math including fractions and decimals; read a tape measure.

Responsibilities

• Organize stock efficiently using forklifts, pallets, cranes, etc.
• Maintain a safe work environment and clean workspace.
• Perform quality inspections to ensure order accuracy and standards.
• Complete documentation and work in a timely manner.
• Crating and packaging with hand or power tools.
• Follow company core values and all described duties.

Skills

Read orders/blueprints

Basic math

Tape measure reading

Hand tools usage

Forklift operation

Safety rules adherence

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Forklift

Overhead crane

Electric pallet jack

Job description

Materials Operator (1st Shift or 2nd Shift) - Entry level pay starting at $18.50/hr

Job Category: Manufacturing

Requisition Number: MATER005477

• Posted : October 13, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

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Description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Organize stock in the most efficient way using forklifts, pallets, cranes etc.
• Facilitate and maintain a safe work environment
• Perform quality inspections of materials, ensuring that the delivery is completed as requested and that the order meets company and industry standards.
• Keep the warehouse organized and tidy and implement general housekeeping practices to maintain workplace cleanliness.
• Complete documentation and work in a timely manner
• Crating and packaging using a variety of hand or power tools
• Maintains good housekeeping and clean work areas in assigned space
• Act, Live, and Behave by TCF Core Values.
• Additional duties may be assigned, dependent upon location and product line.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Typically requires a high school diploma and up to 2 years of experience
• Read and understand shop orders and blueprints, continuous improvement documentation , safety rules, standard work instructions written in English.
• Basic math skills to include addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division in all units of measure including whole numbers, fractions, and decimals. Ability to read a tape measure.
• Ability to use hand tools in a safe and proper manner.
• Based on department, may be required to operate a forklift, overhead crane, and electric pallet jack.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND REQUIRED TRAINING

The following certifications and training, if required, will be provided by the company:

• JSA completion, Forklift Operations, PPE identification and usage, Crane Training, hazard awareness/identification, Lift table operations,Riggingsafety

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

To successfully perform the essential function of this position, employees must have the ability to:

• Continuously lift/move 10 pounds; frequently lift/move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift/move up to 50 pounds.
• Continuously stand; walk; bend/stoop, use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms above shoulder height; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk; and hear.
• Occasionally climb, balance, kneel, reach with hands and arms at waist level and below the waist, and work in limited space.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, color vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is continuously exposed to moving mechanical parts and extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to high places, fumes, or airborne particles and/or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

SAFETY

Twin City Fan provides a safe and healthy work environment. Every employee must understand and continually work within the safety and health rules and policies. The use of good judgment and common sense is critical to workplace safety and Twin City Fan expects every employee to work in a safe and conscientious manner.

This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment, nor is it an all-inclusive list of responsibilities. Twin City Fan Companies, Ltd. reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as business needs arise. Qualifications are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and experience required.

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