1st Shift Shipping Material Handler

Great Northern Twin Cities, 8600 Wyoming Avenue North, Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, United States of America

Posted Monday, September 7, 2026 at 5:00 AM

1 st Shift Shipping Material Handler

Established in 1962, Great Northern is a local, privately owned paper-based packaging manufacturer with a long history of providing secure, stable, and meaningful positions. You will experience a collaborative team-first, safe, clean, enjoyable, and predictable workplace where team members support and care for one another.

Our team members produce sustainable and eco-friendly products that are supplied to national brands that impact people's day-to-day lives.

Additionally, Great Northern is continually investing in upgrading or purchasing new, high-speed manufacturing equipment to maximize and increase capacity. Our employees have access to state-of-the-art technology and tools, enabling them to work more efficiently and effectively. These investments not only maximize our capacity and increase production, but also create more opportunities for our employees to learn and grow their careers.

In addition to excellent wages, Great Northern has a competitive benefits package including medical; dental; life insurance; paid vacation; paid holidays; profit sharing and 401(k) with company match.
We also offer our employees a safe, clean, friendly environment and room for growth! Are you looking for a career with an established and stable company?

• $24.00/hour - $28/hour depending on experience and qualifications
• 1st Shift: Monday – Friday from 6:30am – 3:00pm

Under general supervision and following established procedures, the Material Handler is responsible for efficiently and accurately pulling material for production orders, performing material stocking and material handling operations throughout the Plant Operations facility and the Warehouse/Distribution facility.

All responsibilities are to be performed in accordance with pre-determined performance standards for the position and in accordance with all Company policies and safety rules.

All job responsibilities are to be performed in strict adherence with the company’s Mission/Values Statement and in accordance with established standards for external customers as well as internal customers.

• Separate and route products to assembly or to inventory.
• Put away inventory in the appropriate locations and record the transactions in the computer system.
• Verify shipping plan with Delivery Receipt before releasing shipment.
• Make sure Special Instructions are followed.
• Perform established quality inspections.
• Units that are not properly packaged for shipment need to be processed through our “Shipment Integrity” station.
• Perform the required daily machine and work area maintenance as directed, ensure that aisles are swept, and trash is discarded when discovered. Keep exits and aisles clear and accessible at all times.
• Participate in periodic staff meetings as required of the position. Participate in periodic development and training programs as required.
• Operate forklift to transport materials.
• Keep SAFETY in mind at all times and report any potential hazards to your supervisor or Safety committee member immediately.
• Approachable and supportive when working with others.
• Performs a variety of miscellaneous job-related tasks as may be assigned from time to time by a Management Representative.
• Daily forklift pre-shift inspection.
• Unload Incoming purchased product.
• Receiving and inspection of incoming product using Imaginera software.
• Disposition of received product using Top Gun to locate properly.
• Performs a variety of miscellaneous job-related tasks as may be assigned from time-to-time by…