Shipping/Receiving Material Handler

Lou-Rich Inc.; Albert Lea (MN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Lou-Rich Inc. is seeking a skilled Material Handler to join our shipping/receiving and manufacturing teams in Minnesota.

The role supports the smooth flow of operations by scanning, moving, and picking materials across departments, using a forklift for loading/unloading, and ensuring accurate labeling and data entry. You will work in a fully integrated contract manufacturer delivering precision machining, metal fabrication, and assembly for diverse industries.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Forklift training certificate required.
• Basic math skills required.
• Strong communication skills.
• Computer skills with basic keyboarding and data entry.
• Well organized and accurate with multi-tasking ability.

Responsibilities

• Scan, move, and pick materials for multiple departments.
• Unload and load trucks, vans, flatbeds using a forklift.
• Efficiently pick finished parts for shipments.
• Label products and enter purchase orders accurately.
• Sort and prepare scrap materials for pickup.
• Maintain organized outside pallet area and clean up.
• Follow ISO policies and forklift safety guidelines.

Skills

Basic math skills

Good communication skills

Data entry

Keyboarding

Well organized

Multi-tasking

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Description

Lou-Rich is currently seeking a skilled, dedicated Material Handler to join our team. As a Material Handler, you will play a crucial role in the shipping and receiving area, as well as throughout our manufacturing departments, contributing to the smooth flow of operations. Join our team and be part of our success in delivering exceptional quality and service.

Innovance, Inc.

Innovance is the holding company for a family of four, 100% employee-owned, Minnesota-based manufacturing companies (Lou-Rich, ALMCO, Panels Plus, Mass Finishing). Our mission is to lead, nurture, and grow a team of industrial manufacturing companies committed to making our OEM customers' products better.

About Lou-Rich

Lou-Rich is a fully integrated contract manufacturer specializing in complex projects. We provide precision machining, metal fabrication, assembly, and sourcing solutions to a variety of industries, including some of North America's largest OEMs. Companies of all sizes from Fortune 500 companies to small, fast-growing operations trust Lou-Rich with their most vital and complex manufacturing projects.

Position Description

Scan, move and pick materials, supplies and finished goods for multiple departments within the facility.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for the unloading and loading of trucks, vans, flatbeds, using a forklift.
• Handling of material and product within the shipping and receiving area and throughout the manufacturing departments as required.
• Efficient and accurate picking of finished parts to prepare for shipments
• Use a hoist to unload steel trucks
• Data entry of purchase orders - labeling product accurately
• Sort and record scrap materials preparing it for pick up
• Stack skids/ pallets in designated areas. Clean up and dispose of scrap bracing, cardboard, and strapping and place in proper containers or designated areas. Help organize and maintain outside pallet area.
• Work with established Lou-Rich Inc. ISO policies and procedures (will train).
• Follows safety guidelines for forklift operation

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

• High School diploma
• Forklift training certificate
• Basic math skills
• Good communication skills
• Computer skills with basic keyboarding and data entry
• Well organized and accurate
• Requires multi-tasking & flexibility to meet department needs.

This description reflects the principal functions of the job for the purpose of job evaluation. It should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the job nor shall be construed as giving exclusive responsibility for every function described.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands or fingers and talk and hear.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those and employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Americans with Disabilities Act

If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you have a right to request that the Authority make reasonable accommodations in order to help you accomplish your work, which must still be performed in all essential functions.