Material Handler
Listed on 2026-09-20
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Manufacturing / Production
Material Handler, Forklift Operator, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations
Northern Gear & Machining is seeking a Material Handler / Saw Operator to collaborate with a team dedicated to the success of our customers. The scope of this first shift position is to move various materials within the warehouse. I also set up and operated power saws to slot, cut, and trim metallic materials. Must speak English.
Summary:Meets deadlines and production expectations with little to no supervision, unloads and loads products to/from trucks, records inventory statuses, and makes sure deliveries properly match paperwork. This requires the operation of a forklift.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:- Work and support all material handling responsibilities for the entire plant.
- Use a powered industrial lift truck to move materials throughout the plant.
- Verifying the accuracy of quantity and quality of inbound raw materials and supplies.
- Label every product and place them accordingly.
- Keep all material handling equipment in the best condition by conducting regular maintenance.
- Follow quality and housekeeping expectations.
- Empty chip hoppers.
- Move materials and items from receiving or production areas.
- Drive floor scrubber.
- Assist in maintenance.
This is not intended to be all-inclusive of the position. The Supervisor will be committed to the production of a quality product, on time, while providing the best resources to employees for success.
Requirements:- Previous material handling & forklift experience preferred.
- Able to stand and walk during work shifts.
- Able to use hands for simple/firm grasping and able to perform continuous repetitive hand motion.
- Frequently bend and stoop and reach below waist and above shoulder level.
- Frequently lift and carry products.
- Work hours and overtime as required. Overtime may include Saturday hours.
- Occasional kneeling/pushing/pulling.
- Detail orientated.
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Material Handling experience preferred.
- Computer proficient.
- Ability to Multi-task in a fast-paced environment to ensure quality and delivery requirements are met.
- Understand the urgency to meet customer demands.
Northern Gear and Machining offers a competitive wage package that includes
- paid vacations/holidays
- paid uniform shirts
- 401(k) with matching funds
- health/dental
- vision insurance
- health spending account
- life insurance
Job Type: Full-time.
Wage: $18/hr.
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