Material Handler II

Description

The Gund Company has an immediate opening at our St. Louis, MO manufacturing plant for a full-time first shift Material Handler II. Shift: First (6:00 am-2:30 pm, Mon-Fri). Annual salary or hourly wage: $23+. Plant/work location: 2121 Walton, Rd., St. Louis, MO 63114.

Are you an experienced Material Handler with strong forklift skills looking for a stable role in a manufacturing environment? Join The Gund Company, an industry leader in engineered thermoplastic materials, and become part of a team that values safety, growth, and teamwork.

The Gund Company manufactures and fabricates specialized engineered thermoplastic materials and custom parts from drawings and samples (reverse engineering). We provide a unique performance advantage to diverse industries.

• 5+ years of forklift operation and material handling in a manufacturing or warehouse setting.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage processes from beginning to end.
• Proactive learner eager to become a subject matter expert.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is required.
• Demonstrated ability to take a process from quote to delivery.
• A genuine curiosity and deep desire to become the best (SME).

• Receive, inspect, store, pull, and stage materials for fabrication.
• Verify documentation, match packing slips, and resolve discrepancies to maintain inventory accuracy.
• Handle HAZCOM/HAZMAT materials per guidelines.
• Pull and stage materials based on FIFO and production schedules.

• We take care of each other, the customer, and the business.
• A safe and healthy work environment.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays.
• Comprehensive employee benefits: health, dental, vision, life, and disability.
• 401(k) retirement savings program with a 50% employer match up to 6% of contributions.
• ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) – Shares are awarded each year at no out‑of‑pocket investment.

The work environment is typical of most shop environments, not climate controlled, and subject to outdoor weather conditions. Team members are exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting.

• Frequent exposure to fumes and dust particles; may require use of respirators or other PPE.
• May come in contact with toxic or caustic chemicals.
• Employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by those assigned to a particular position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required, and personnel may be required to perform duties outside their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

It is the policy of The Gund Company to recruit, hire, train, and promote employees without discriminating based on race, gender, age, religion, national origin, veteran status, sexual preference, or disability.