Small Pack - Material Handler I

Colonial Group; Blaine (MN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group is seeking a warehouse associate in Blaine, MN to operate forklifts and cherry pickers, pick orders with high accuracy, and weigh/verify items for shipment. You will maintain stock, assist in inventory counts, and ensure safety rules are followed in a non-climate-controlled, on-site warehouse.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, 1+ years of related experience, RF handheld familiarity, and forklift/cherry picker certifications.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• 1+ years of related job experience preferred.
• RF handheld experience preferred.
• Certified to operate forklifts and cherry pickers.
• Strong proficiency in English communication including reading, writing, and verbal interactions are required for complying with safety protocols and operational procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts and cherry pickers to unload materials from incoming trucks.
• Accurately pick parts throughout the warehouse.
• Weigh product using the proper scales.
• Check part numbers and quantities with high accuracy.
• Pack orders into shipping cartons with correct customer details.
• Read customer order notes and fill orders with any special requirements.
• Maintain stock of warehouse and shipping supplies.
• Assist in counting physical inventory and perform audits as needed.
• Notify lead or supervisor of stock issues.
• Report defective materials or shortages to supervision.
• Maintain warehouse cleanliness and follow safety rules.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift operation

Cherry picker operation

Accurate picking

Inventory counting

Safety compliance

English communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

RF handheld

Forklift certification

Cherry picker certification

Job description

Summary:

Responsible for operating forklifts and cherry pickers to unload materials and merchandise from incoming trucks and picking product for shipment.

Duties:

• Must be able to operate forklifts and cherry pickers.
• Accurately pick parts throughout the warehouse.
• Weigh product using the proper scales.
• Check part numbers and quantities with a high degree of accuracy.
• Accurately pack orders into shipping cartons, verifying all components of the order are accounted for the correct customer.
• Responsible for reading customer order notes and filling the order with any special customer requirements.
• Maintain stock of warehouse and shipping supplies.
• Assist in counting physical inventory; perform inventory audits as needed.
• Notify Department Lead or Department Supervisor of any stock shelf issues.
• Report defective materials/product, shortages and/or questionable conditions to the Lead or Supervisor.
• Maintain warehouse cleanliness and orderliness.
• Follow all safety rules.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED preferred.

1+ years of related job experience preferred.

RF handheld experience preferred.

Certified to operate forklifts and cherry pickers.

Strong proficiency in English communication including reading, writing, and verbal interactions are required for complying with safety protocols and operational procedures.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk on level surfaces for a prolonged period. The employee frequently is required to talk and hear; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms above should height and below the waist. The employee must be able to lift up to 20 lbs. 70% of the day and up to 65 lbs. 30% of the day.

Working Conditions:

Non-climate-controlled warehouse