Shipping Material Handler - 1st Shift

Great Northern Corp; Brooklyn Park (MN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in paper-based packaging is seeking a Material Handler in Brooklyn Park. The role involves pulling and stocking materials, adhering to safety and performance standards, and working collaboratively in a supportive environment. Competitive hourly pay and benefits are offered, along with opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Competitive 401K match

Paid time off

Flexible medical plan options

Comfortable breakroom

Opportunities for advancement

Flexible overtime options

Annual merit increases

Qualifications

• Ability to efficiently pull materials for production.
• Commitment to safety and adherence to company policies.
• Willingness to learn and grow in new positions.

Responsibilities

• Accurately pull materials for production orders.
• Perform material stocking throughout the facility.
• Adhere strictly to safety protocols and company standards.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety Awareness

Pride in Work

Job description

Posted Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 5:00 AM

Why Great Northern

Established in 1962, Great Northern is a local, privately owned paper-based packaging manufacturer with a long history of providing secure, stable, and meaningful positions. You will experience a collaborative team-first, safe, clean, enjoyable, and predictable workplace where team members support and care for one another.

Our team members produce sustainable and eco-friendly products that are supplied to national brands that impact people's day-to-day lives.

Great Northern is committed to making a difference in the lives of our team members, customers, and the communities in which we live and work. Many of our team members were referred by their friends and families who are already a part of the Great Northern team.

Position Summary

Under general supervision and following established procedures, the Material Handler is responsible for efficiently and accurately pulling material for production orders, performing material stocking and material handling operations throughout the Plant Operations facility and the Warehouse/Distribution facility. All responsibilities are to be performed in accordance with pre-determined performance standards for the position and in accordance with all Company policies and safety rules.

All job responsibilities are to be performed in strict adherence with the company’s Mission/Values Statement and in accordance with established standards for external customers as well as internal customers.

Pay/Schedule

• $24/hour - $28/hour -Dependent upon experience & qualifications
• Monday – Friday from 8am until 4:30pm

The Benefits of Great Northern

• Competitive 401K match and a historically generous profit-sharing retirement savings contribution
• Paid time off accrued during your first year of employment
• Medical plan options are available to provide flexibility in choosing the one that best suits your individual and family needs
• Clean, comfortable breakroom
• Opportunities to advance your career and compensation level
• Flexible overtime opportunities when available and/or needed
• Annual merit increases as well as market benchmarking to ensure competitive wages

Opportunities for Growth

You will have the opportunity to learn new skills and acquire new knowledge that can be applied to grow into new positions with higher pay. Furthermore, you can grow your career with Great Northern through advancement opportunities available at our facilities both locally and nationally.

To be successful your teammates will depend on you to have pride in your work, be on time, work safely, work effectively with others, be optimistic, take ownership of your responsibilities, and look for continuous improvement opportunities.

This is a safety sensitive position

We are a Tobacco free campus

Great Northern is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Great Northern is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national origin.