Material Handler Minster OH
Listed on 2026-06-26
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Manufacturing / Production
Material Handler, Forklift Operator
Overview
Since 1968, our production facility in Minster, Ohio, has proudly manufactured fresh yogurt. Our mission is to bring health through food to as many people as possible. Danone offers a progressive career in a manufacturing environment producing the products you and your family have grown to love, including Dannon Fruit on the Bottom, Activia, Oikos, Triple Zero and Danimals.
At Danone, manufacturing the best products and supplying them to meet demand is a key driver for our plant teams. We are currently hiring a Material Handler based in Minster.
Responsibilities- Passing forklift certification and driving a stand-up forklift in either raw material warehouse or distribution cooler
- Working safely with a high attention to detail and quality
- Computer work including picking product using a warehouse management system and RF scanner
- Unload and load trucks
- Working as a team to achieve challenging production goals
- Working in a fast-paced environment
- Working in a standing position for most of a 12-hour shift
- Wearing a free uniform that includes safety shoes, bump cap, safety glasses, ear plugs, hairnet and beard net
The base rate for the Material Handler is 24.62 per hour, with night shift employees receiving an additional 1.00 per hour shift premium. Benefits include very low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance, free life insurance and short-term disability, paid lunch and breaks, tuition reimbursement, 18-week Parental Bonding Leave, gym membership reimbursement, Pay for Performance Bonus, and a 401(k) retirement plan.
Qualifications- High School diploma or GED (required)
- Open schedule ability, including weekends and holidays when scheduled; 3-2-2 schedule
- Computer skills
- Strong attention to detail
- High mechanical aptitude
- Ability to perform physical demands of a fast-paced environment, 12-hour shifts, continuous walking or standing, repetitive lifting up to 50 lbs, working in a cold environment (distribution cooler), and working at heights (in warehouse)
- Openness to learn and share with others
- Doer who takes ownership of product excellence and their working area
- Empowered to pursue improvements in Quality, Safety & Operations
- Previous forklift and warehousing experience is highly desirable
Danone U.S. is part of Danone North America, a purpose-driven company and an industry leader in the food and beverage category. Our brands include Activia, Dan Active, Danimals, Dannon, Evian, Follow Your Heart, Happy Family Organics, International Delight, Light + Fit, Nutricia, Oikos, Silk, So Delicious Dairy Free, ST K Cold Brew Coffee, Too Good & Co, and YoCrunch.
With approximately 5,000 employees and 13 production locations across the U.S., Danone North America's mission is to bring health through food to as many people as possible. You’ll be part of one of the largest Certified B Corps in the world, working to create real value for people and the planet. One Planet. One Health BY YOU.
Danone North America is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to legally protected characteristics or any other consideration prohibited by applicable federal, state/provincial and local law. For our EEO policy statement and your EEO rights under law, .
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