1st Shift Stocker Associate

Material Handler / Warehouse Associate
This role is responsible for receiving, storing, and issuing equipment, materials, supplies, merchandise, and tools in a stockroom, warehouse, or storage yard. The position ensures accurate inventory control, supports production by supplying materials as needed, and safely operates material handling equipment, including forklifts and a stress relieving oven, in a clean and quiet manufacturing environment.
Receive equipment, materials, supplies, merchandise, and tools into the stockroom, warehouse, or storage yard and verify that incoming items match requisitions or invoices by counting, sorting, or weighing articles.
Store materials in designated locations in an organized manner to maintain accurate stock records and facilitate efficient retrieval.
Issue materials, supplies, and tools to internal departments and workers as needed, ensuring timely and accurate fulfillment of requests.
Compile and maintain stock records, including quantities received, stored, and issued, to support accurate inventory management.
Mark identifying codes, figures, or letters on articles as required to ensure traceability and proper identification of materials.
Operate gas or electric powered forklift trucks safely to move, stack, tier, load, and unload materials in and around the plant, warehouse, stockyard, and storage areas.
Perform daily and weekly Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) tasks with accuracy and consistency to support equipment reliability and workplace organization.
Inventory materials regularly to maintain accurate stock levels and proactively identify shortages or discrepancies.
Supply production and other workers with required materials in a timely manner to support continuous operations.
Perform MRP (Material Requirements Planning) transactions, including issues and receipts, accurately in the system to ensure correct inventory and production records.
Follow all safety procedures and guidelines while handling materials and operating equipment on the production floor and in the warehouse.
Maintain cleanliness and organization in work areas, including stockrooms, warehouse spaces, and production support areas.
At least 1 year of prior material handling or inventory experience.
Experience with inventory control processes such as receiving, storing, issuing, and counting materials.
Ability to perform MRP transactions, including issues and receipts, or willingness to learn MRP transaction performance.
Ability to safely operate gas or electric powered forklift trucks to move, stack, tier, load, and unload materials.
Strong attention to detail to accurately count, sort, weigh, and verify incoming materials against requisitions or invoices.
Ability to maintain accurate stock records and documentation related to inventory movements.
Ability to learn trade techniques and procedures through on-the-job training.
Ability to work assigned shifts, including 1st, 2nd, or weekend shifts, as scheduled.
Experience working in a warehouse, stockroom, or manufacturing environment.
Familiarity with issuing materials and supplies to production or maintenance teams.
Experience marking and labeling materials with identifying codes, figures, or letters.
Comfort working on projects related to specialized industries, including military-related work.
Willingness to follow structured processes and standard operating procedures.
This role offers the stability and benefits of a union environment, including guaranteed wage increases based on hours worked. You will work in a clean, quiet, and well-lit facility with a strong focus on organization and quality. The location provides easy access directly off a major highway, supporting a convenient commute. You will also have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful military-related projects, adding a sense of purpose and pride to your work.
The work takes place on an open production floor with great lighting, in a very clean and quiet facility. The environment includes stockrooms, warehouse areas, and a production floor where materials are moved and stored. Team members operate gas or electric powered forklifts and a stress relieving oven as part of daily operations. The workplace supports multiple shifts, including 1st shift (6:00 a.m. Monday through Thursday), 2nd shift (4:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m., Monday through Thursday), and a weekend 4th shift (6:00 a.m. Friday through Sunday). The facility is located directly off Highway 14 in North Mankato, offering convenient access. The dress code aligns with a production and warehouse setting, emphasizing safety and practicality while working on the open production floor and in material handling areas.
This is a Permanent position based out of North Mankato, MN.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
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