Material Handler

Material Handler

The Material Handler will be responsible for pumping, pouring, blending, and packaging chemicals according to batch manufacturing instructions. The role requires adherence to all health, safety, and environmental regulations while pulling quality control approved materials from inventory using equipment such as forklifts and reach trucks. The candidate will also perform physical inventories and maintain inventory counts through proper documentation.

Responsibilities

• Follow instructions and weigh quantities of powdered or liquid chemicals into appropriate mixing containers or tanks.
• Blend, sample, pump, and package finished products into totes.
• Pull required raw materials from the warehouse as detailed in batch sheets.
• Maintain daily inventory counts.
• Operate all mechanical devices used in the production area.
• Properly label all containers.
• Move finished goods to designated areas in the warehouse using a forklift or reach truck.

Essential Skills

• Forklift operation
• Mixing and blending chemicals
• Packaging and production equipment operation
• Inventory management

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in warehouse or chemical manufacturing
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Mathematical skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of all units of measure
• Physical ability to lift 51-100 lbs frequently and over 100 lbs occasionally

Why Work Here?

Join a small, family-oriented team where many employees have worked for over 20 years. The workplace offers a friendly and stable environment with a strong sense of community among colleagues.

Work Environment

Work in a clean chemical facility with a small team. The environment is family-oriented, and many employees have been part of the team for over 20 years. Candidates must be comfortable working with hazardous materials.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Maple Plain, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $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 Maple Plain, MN.