Material Handler

Why Work For Manitou Group?

Manitou is purposefully committed to you, its people. Based on a "One United Team" focus, we internationally cultivate our purpose-driven and agile work environment. As an equal opportunity employer, we cultivate, build and elevate our more than 6000 employees and their diversity across more than 30 countries we operate in. There are 6 main plants with locations in France, the USA, India, Italy and more than 30 subsidiaries all around the world.

Are you looking for a new opportunity? Join us to be part of our continuous success.

Reporting to the Logistics Supervisor, this position will be responsible for unloading product deliveries, maintaining stock in the warehouse, moving stock and other materials to fulfill orders, recording location of inventory, and maintaining accurate inventory of product.

Shift Available: 1st Shift – Monday-Thursday 5a-3:30p

• Maintain a safe work environment

  • Adheres to all safety policies and procedures; perform tasks in a safe manner.

  • In the event of an accident or injury, immediately notify the Shift Lead or Supervisor on duty.

  • Operate, maintain, and use personal protective equipment and other safety supplies and equipment.

  • Maintain a safe and clean work environment by complying with company policies relating to safety, housekeeping and Hazardous Waste Management programs.

• Work without close supervision

• Contact the Maintenance Department to get equipment repaired when necessary.

• Ability and willingness to take on additional assignments as requested by management.

• Work with coworkers in a polite and courteous manner, providing cross training as needed.

• Able to work overtime as required.

• Able to lift up to 50 lbs. safely and independently or as a team.

• Must be able to stand on concrete for extended periods of time.

• Must be able to stand, climb, crawl, bend and utilize multiple tools including but not limited to forklifts, pallet jacks etc.

• Have great attention to detail.

• Other duties as assigned.

Level I

• Must meet and exceed the above duties and responsibilities

• Receive materials from freight carriers by verifying receipt of proper number of crates, boxes, cartons, etc.

• Inspect freight for shortages/damages, check shipments against packing slip, & data entry of daily receipts.

• Interact with drivers on arrival for delivery or pickup of goods or machines.

• Ability to maintain accurate records.

Level II

• All duties of Level I in addition to:

• Check results for conformance to print and / or specifications and make necessary corrections.

• Gather, verify, inspect, package, and ship parts per requirements. Use shipping software to schedule shipments as needed.

• Pick, transact, and deliver inventory items per production requirements. Maintain proper inventory counts and locations.

• Interact with supervisors, team leads, and other manufacturing personnel to ensure parts movement is accurate as requested/needed.

• Monitor inventory levels and suggest new orders when needed.

• Support all areas of Shipping/Receiving, Warehouse and Production facilities.

• 1-2 years experience operating forklift (preferred) and other lift equipment

• Must be a self-starter, team player, and have the ability to multi-task

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Google Suite is preferred, Infor M3 ERP system

• High School Diploma or GED preferred

• Previous forklift certification preferred, hazmat certification a plus

• Base pay will start at $21.00 per hour plus a potential quarterly bonus based on performance metrics

  • Actual pay determined by experience level, skills, qualifications & work location

• This position is located onsite in Madison, South Dakota

• Travel Requirements – no travel required

• In addition to an inclusive compensation package, we offer a comprehensive benefits program including Medical/Dental/Vision, a matching 401k, tuition reimbursement, volunteer program, wellness activities, employee and family activities throughout the year and so much more!

• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

• Manitou Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status or disability status.