Material Handler - 1st Shift

About the Opportunity:
Job Title: Material Handler
Pay Rate: $18.00/hr
Location: New Hope, MN
Schedule: 1st Shift Monday-Friday 6:30AM-3PM with opportunity of O/T and weekend work
Position Type: Temp to Hire

Requirements and Qualifications:
6 months minimum recent forklift experience (sit-down propane or stand-up electric preferred).
Familiarity with SAP operating systems and Lean Manufacturing practices preferred.
Operates power equipment, loads and unloads trucks and moves bulky material or equipment.
Exposed to engine exhaust and outside conditions while working on dock.
Walks or stands continuously.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Uses power operated material handling equipment, receives, and stores incoming materials. Moves incoming materials and stock from receiving to storage area. Checks move order or identification ticket for location. Stores items in designated area.
Loads and unloads items such as machinery, equipment and raw materials from trailers and flatbeds using wire slings to bind loads while hoisting and moving with power operated material handling equipment.
Process shipments to customers within scheduled timeline. Shipments must meet SQDCI standards and follow proper shipping procedures. Use SAP operating system, as required, to complete shipments, inventory, and move stock.
Fills orders for raw stock and miscellaneous items. Read orders for quantity and description of requested items or materials. Draws materials from storage area, indicates "amount used" on order and spots load in outgoing area.

Discover Award Staffing:
At Award Staffing, we believe that work should be more than just a paycheck-it should inspire, empower, and create a sense of purpose. We're passionate about connecting people through meaningful work that truly fits their skills and aspirations. Voted Minnesota's Top Staffing Agency to work for by the Star Tribune, we partner with companies of all sizes to help you find a role where you can thrive. Our team is here to support you every step of the way. Let's find the job that's right for you.

Why Award Staffing:
Values Matching: We don't just help you find a job; we connect you with a company that aligns with your values, ensuring it's the right fit for who you are.
Professional & Personal Growth: Your growth matters to us. We focus on finding positions that offer opportunities for skill development and personal fulfillment, so you can thrive in every aspect of your life.
Impact: The work you do should make a difference. We're committed to placing you in roles where you can have a meaningful impact on your life and the community around you.

Benefits:
*May be eligible for 5 paid holidays
*May accrue up to 48 hours of paid sick time per year
*401k with company match after 1 year of employment
*Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan


AAP/EEO Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Award Staffing Inc. is a Drug-Free Workplace/EEO Employer.