Material Handler - 1st Shift
Job in
Owatonna, Steele County, Minnesota, 55060, USA
Listed on 2026-06-17
Listing for:
Life Fitness
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-17
Job specializations:
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Manufacturing / Production
Material Handler, Forklift Operator, Manufacturing Production
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Purpose
Performs the movement of materials within departments as well as between departments in a fast‑paced environment.
Essential Job Functions- Transport product and material to appropriate work areas in a timely and safe manner.
- Pick parts orders, package parts, or fill parts bins on assembly lines.
- Disperse parts, fixtures, and materials within and between departments as assigned by the supervisor.
- Document delivery of all items.
- Place stock in designated areas and verify accuracy of part number, quantity, location, and material transactions.
- Operate material handling equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, and scales.
- Maintain accurate inventory records.
- Perform cycle counts and audits to maintain high inventory accuracy.
- Use visual controls to replenish parts, maintain inventory levels, and identify potential shortages.
- Notify the supervisor of any procedural or equipment errors to uphold safety, inventory accuracy, and productivity.
- Locate inventory locations and execute inventory move transactions.
- Complete all transactions within Oracle accurately and timely.
- Assist operators in delivering parts to maximize departmental efficiency.
- Interact daily with manufacturing personnel, materials, receiver, and shipping departments.
- Provide daily support to inventory and production control functions.
- Maintain a clean and organized work area and aisles by disposing waste, cardboard, and pallets appropriately.
- Perform other production duties as assigned.
- Basic counting, adding, and subtracting.
- Attention to detail and time management.
- Ability to work independently and safely in a fast‑paced team environment.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Motivated self‑starter.
- High School Diploma or equivalent (preferred).
- 3–5 years of relevant experience, including 1 year in a manufacturing environment.
- Forklift certification.
- Database knowledge and Microsoft Excel experience.
- Cycle‑counting experience.
- RF scanning device experience.
- Lift/carry up to 10 lbs. constantly, product weighing up to 35 lbs. frequently, and 50 lbs. rarely.
- Product over 50 lbs. is lifted with a two‑person assist or a lift assist.
- Stand for extended periods.
- Frequent hand and finger use to pick parts and grip objects, tools, scanner, etc.
- Occasional crouching, kneeling, bending, stooping, and reaching forward and overhead>
- Bending, twisting/turning, pushing/pulling, and grasping tools as necessary.
- Operate powered equipment listed in the Equipment Used section below.
- Work area can be noisy.
- Material handling equipment such as RF scanner, stand‑up and/or sit‑down forklifts, pallet jacks, bander, pallets, common hand tools, trash and cardboard compactors, scale, and computer terminal.
- Competitive base wage between $20.00 and $23.88 per hour, with eligibility for overtime and production bonus plan.
- 401(k) plan with 4% employer match.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Paid time off, paid holidays, and parental/military leave of absence.
- Company‑paid short‑term and optional long‑term disability insurance.
- Health Savings Account and dependent care reimbursement accounts.
- Life insurance, supplemental life insurance, and AD&D insurance.
- Identity protection, legal services, adoption assistance, tuition assistance, commuter benefits.
- Employee discounts and employee assistance program.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected status recognized under applicable law.
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