Operator 1, Material Handler/Shipping Receivi

Material Handler / Shipping and Receiving (Operator 1)

Location: Albert Lea, MN | On-site

Brands: Jet, Powermatic, Wilton, Edwards, Baileigh, Axiom

At JPW Industries, we don't just build products, we build careers.

Keep the line moving. Keep the plant running.

Nothing ships and nothing gets built until the right material is in the right place at the right time, and that is your job. As our Material Handler you are the heartbeat of the production floor, moving inventory in, keeping builder bays stocked, and getting finished machines out the door accurately and on schedule.

You will be handling the tools and machines behind some of the most trusted names in the trade. JPW Industries is a leader in woodworking and metalworking equipment, home to Jet, Powermatic, Wilton, Edwards, Baileigh, and Axiom. When you stock a bay or load a truck here, you are helping craftspeople and manufacturers across the country get the equipment they count on.

What You Will Own

From the receiving dock to the shipping bay, you keep material flowing and production supplied:

• The flow of material in and out of the plant, from unloading trucks to shipping finished machines, parts, and accessories.
• Accurate, traceable inventory, verifying quantities, identifying incoming products, and keeping bin and rack locations organized.
• A fully stocked production floor, monitoring builder bays and assembly stations so no line ever waits on parts.
• Quality at the door, inspecting incoming material against specifications and flagging anything that does not conform.

Your First Year: What Success Looks Like

You are forklift certified (training provided) and moving material safely and confidently with forklift, pallet jack, and dolly.

Builder bays and assembly stations stay stocked, and production rarely stops waiting on you.

Incoming shipments are received, verified, and put away accurately, with quality issues caught and reported early.

You have cross-trained on shipping duties and can cover the Shipping Lead role during absences.

How You'll Spend Your Time

Receiving and Inventory

Unload trucks, flatbeds, vans, and other material handling vehicles, and move product to fabrication or inventory storage.

Examine incoming materials against mill certifications, shop drawings, and company documentation, and report anything out of spec.

Verify quantities against material orders and identify products for inventory traceability.

Work with the Materials/Inventory Specialist on storage and bin locations, maintain floor racking, and perform cycle counts as directed.

Supplying Production

Monitor and replenish the inventory of parts feeding assembly stations and builder bays.

Move inventory via forklift, pallet jack, dolly, or by hand to keep the line supplied.

Shipping

Aid in preparing complete machines, parts, and accessories for shipment, packaging, boxing, crating, palletizing, and securing product.

Prepare orders to production orders, bill of lading, and daily shipping worksheets, and coordinate closely with the Shipping Lead/Supervisor.

Operate a straight truck under 26K GVW as needed.

What You Will Bring: Expertise. Knowledge. Drive.

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Certifications: Forklift certification required (training provided). Valid license and ability to drive a straight truck under 26K GVW.

Experience: Familiarity with common shipping and receiving methods, assembly, and fabrication procedures.

Technical Skills: Able to read and interpret assembly drawings, prints, work instructions, material specifications, mill certifications, bill of lading, and bill of materials.

Core Strengths: Strong attention to detail, understanding of inventory and material flow, quality-assurance mindset, and independent thinking. Organized, efficient, dependable, and able to juggle multiple priorities and deadlines.

Physical: Able to lift and move up to 50 pounds and work on your feet reaching, standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, and crouching.

Communication: Clear, dependable communication with the Shipping Lead, Inventory Specialist, and production team.

On-site and Hours: This is a fully on-site role in Minnesota. Extended and flexible hours may be requested occasionally.

How You Will Show Up: Our "We Are One" Values

How you work matters as much as what you deliver. We look for people who live our values:

• Accountability (We Keep Score & Play to Win): You own the accuracy of what you receive, stock, and ship, and you follow through.
• Problem Solving & Innovation (We Believe in Innovation): You troubleshoot material and flow problems quickly and look for better ways to organize and move product.
• Communication & Integrity (We Act with Integrity): You report quality issues and discrepancies honestly and early.
• Decision Making (We Think Customer First): You keep the production line and the customer's order top of mind when you set priorities.
• Agility & Resilience (We Keep Score & Play to Win): You adapt to a developing environment and take on new responsibilities as the business evolves.
• Collaboration & Inclusion (We Win as a Team): You partner closely with the Inventory Specialist, Shipping Lead, and builders to keep the plant running.

Why JPW Industries? Lead. Innovate. Deliver.

We invest in the people who keep us moving:

• Competitive Pay + Annual Bonuses
• Comprehensive Benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and telehealth from Day 1)
• Retirement Plans & Employer Contributions
• Generous PTO + Paid Holidays
• Career Development & Learning Opportunities
• Team Member Appreciation Events
• A Culture That Values Integrity, Teamwork & Innovation

At JPW Industries, we don't just build products, we build careers!

Be Part of Something Bigger. Apply Today.

JPW Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.