Material Handler

Material Handler

The Material Handler plays a key role in supporting production operations by ensuring that all operators have the parts, materials, and supplies they need to keep equipment running efficiently. This position focuses on safely moving materials throughout the facility, operating forklifts and overhead cranes, assisting with basic production tasks, and helping maintain a clean, well-organized manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary material handling resource for production operators and leads, responding quickly to their material needs.
• Support production operations by continuously ensuring operators have the necessary parts, materials, and components at their workstations.
• Move parts in bins, pallets, and other containers between machines, work cells, and inventory locations throughout the facility.
• Operate forklifts and overhead cranes as needed to move materials, parts, and finished goods.
• Perform forklift use, including safety checks and minor repairs, in accordance with company and safety standards.
• Assist in production activities such as moving materials, running machines under direction, testing parts, washing parts, and dumping scrap or waste.

Essential Skills

• At least 1 year of material handling or shipping and receiving experience in a lean manufacturing environment.
• Comfort and proficiency operating an overhead crane, with approximately 70% of the role focused on crane operation and 30% on forklift operation.
• Ability to safely operate forklifts, including performing basic safety checks and minor repairs.

Why Work Here?

Join a team where camaraderie and a laid-back atmosphere are cherished. Employees enjoy long tenures, with colleagues who have been part of the team for decades. The work environment fosters a sense of fun while maintaining a focus on productivity. Benefits include company-paid short-term and long-term disability, basic life insurance, and annual allowances for safety boots and prescription glasses. Enjoy free uniforms, 401k retirement plans with company match, and education financial assistance. Delight in summer treats like ice cream and pizza, and benefit from a generous PTO accrual schedule and paid holidays.

Work Environment

Work in a large fabrication shop on the 3rd shift Sunday - Thursday. The environment is relaxed, with a focus on teamwork and achieving goals while enjoying the process.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of St Michael, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $25.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in St Michael, MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 26, 2026.