Warehouse Material Handler - Rochester

Viking Electric; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

Dental & vision

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

401(k) retirement savings with company

Job summary

Viking Electric in Rochester, MN is hiring a Warehouse Material Handler to support our shipping and receiving operations. You will help move products from the warehouse to customers, ensuring accurate picking, packing, and timely loading onto trucks.

Join a fast-paced, safety‑driven team with on‑the‑job training. The role welcomes motivated individuals who can lift up to 50 lbs, stand for long periods, and learn to operate forklift and handheld scanners.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs regularly, or up to 75 lbs with assistance.
• Ability to stand and walk for most of your shift.
• Willingness to learn forklift and handheld scanner.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without VISA sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload trucks and move boxes/material in a safe manner using forklift, pallet jack, handcart, reach trucks, or other device (no experience required - training provided).
• Count, check and record items coming into or being shipped out of the warehouse.
• Use a handheld device to scan barcodes and labels to track inventory levels.
• Assemble, package, label, stack, palletize and route material for safe delivery or storage.
• Help keep products free from damage and organized; follow procedures to maintain warehouse safety.

Skills

Physical stamina

Basic math

Attention to detail

Team player

Job description

• Dental & vision

Warehouse Material Handler

Location: Rochester, MN

Job type: Full Time

Schedule: 10:30am start, Monday - Friday

Hourly pay: $21.00/hr - $26.00/hr

• Compensation for this position includes hourly pay, short-term incentive bonus, and full benefits package offerings. The exact amount of base salary may vary based on experience and skills brought to the role.

Check out a video about the position on YouTube!

What You’ll Do

As a warehouse associate, you’re key to driving a great customer experience by getting products from our warehouse to our customers. As orders come in, you help fill them accurately by finding the right products and getting them packaged and onto our trucks. You’ll work in a positive, fast-paced environment with a supportive team.

You will…

• Load and unload trucks and move boxes/material in a safe manner using a forklift, pallet jack, handcart, reach trucks, or other device (no experience required - we provide training)
• Count, check and record items coming into or being shipped out of the warehouse
• Use a handheld device to scan barcodes and labels, allowing us to track appropriate inventory levels
• Assemble, package, label, stack, palletize and route material for safe delivery or storage
• Help us keep products free from damage and organized
• Follow and promote procedures that keep the warehouse safe and secure

What You Bring

• Be at least 18 years old
• Ability to lift, push, and pull objects weighing up to 50 lbs. regularly, or up to 75 lbs. with the assistance of supportive equipment or team members
• Ability to stand and walk for much of your shift
• Basic math skills (add and subtract numbers)
• Willingness to learn how to operate equipment like a forklift and handheld scanning device (we provide training)
• Ability to work in various temperatures within our warehouse
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without VISA sponsorship now or in the future

Keywords: warehouse, shipping, receiving, forklift, pallet jack, inventory, distribution, flexible, overtime, overtime, package handler, operations, logistics, pick, pack, selector, select, motor transport operator

What We Offer You

• Healthcare plans
• Dental & vision
• Paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) retirement savings with company match
• Professional and personal development programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Opportunity to become a shareholder
• Employer-paid short- and long-term disability
• Employer-paid life insurance for spouse and dependents
• Robust wellness program
• Gym reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

We’re proud to be a military-friendly company, and our many employee resource groups (ERGs) help you make connections and feel supported.

Learn More About Us

Get to know us on YouTube, LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram and learn how we’re "Powering Progress for Future Generations."

Check out the Viking Electric company page on LinkedIn and follow us for updates.

Check out our YouTube Careers Playlist to see Viking Electric associates in action.

Learn more at https://www.vikingelectric.com/about.

Viking Electric is part of the Sonepar family of brands: https://www.soneparusa.com/us-en/about-us

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