Production Material Handler - 1st Shift Job Brooklyn Park area,Minnesota USA,Manufacturing / Production

Production Material Handler – 1st Shift

Position is located at: 9399 Hampshire Ave. N. in Brooklyn Park, MN

Why Great Northern

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.

What We Can Offer You

In addition to excellent wages, Great Northern has a competitive benefits package including medical; dental; life insurance;
Paid Time Off (PTO); paid holidays; generous profit sharing and 401(k) with company match.

We also offer our employees a safe, clean, friendly environment and opportunities to advance your career and compensation level! Are you looking for a career with an established and stable company?

Position Summary

Under general supervision and following established procedures, the Production Material Handler is responsible for efficiently and accurately pulling material for production orders, performing material stocking and material handling operations throughout the Production 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.

Pay/Schedule

$24/hour - $28/hour
-Dependent upon experience & qualifications
1st Shift: Monday – Friday from 5:00am – 1:30pm

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING. OTHER DUTIES MAY BE ASSIGNED.

Off load trailers and verify quantity and routing of material.

Receive incoming inventory and WIP, record on-line in appropriate computer record.

Process a variety of reports to locate PO# and verify routing and receiving.

Separate and route products to assembly or to inventory.

Process a variety of reports to identify open orders and create shipping plans. Manage the order database and coordinate with the Shipping Coordinator. Review open orders, check status, review open inventory items, review out of stock items for same day delivery and coordinate appropriate communications to ensure on-time performance.

Prioritize workload and provide work direction to order pullers and other material handlers.

Put away inventory in the appropriate locations and record the transactions in the computer system.

Pull orders from inventory and prepare the units for shipment.

Create Delivery Receipts, Pick Lists, and BOL’s using the IT system.

Load outgoing trucks according to shipping plans, ensure loads are safe and stable to prevent damage.

Effectively interact with customers, drivers, and shipping carriers to coordinate shipments and satisfy open order demand.

Perform established quality inspections.

Perform the required daily machine and work area maintenance as directed, ensure that aisles are swept daily, scrap sheets, plastic bands, wood chunks and old tags are discarded when…