Material Handler & Forklift Driver - 1st
More Information & ApplyJob Title: Material Handler – Forklift Operator
Status: Full Time (Temporary)
Work Type: In Person
Pay: $20.00 per hour
Shift: 1st Shift
Location: Brooklyn Park, MN
Status: Full Time (Temporary)
Work Type: In Person
Pay: $20.00 per hour
Shift: 1st Shift
Location: Brooklyn Park, MN
About Our Client
Our client is a Fortune 100 manufacturing company recognized for producing industry-leading road paving and construction equipment. They are committed to safety, quality, and continuous improvement while providing employees with opportunities to grow in a fast-paced, team-oriented manufacturing environment. This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected organization where your work directly supports production operations and material flow.
Job Summary
We are seeking a dependable and safety-focused Material Handler – Forklift Operator to join a growing manufacturing team in Brooklyn Park, MN. In this role, you will support production operations by transporting materials, operating powered industrial equipment, and maintaining accurate inventory transactions throughout the facility.
This position is ideal for candidates with forklift and warehouse experience who enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and take pride in supporting efficient production and material movement operations.
Key Responsibilities
• Operate material handling equipment including counterbalance forklifts, reach trucks, pickers, tuggers, and turret trucks
• Pick, kit, transport, and deliver materials to designated production and warehouse locations
• Complete material movement transactions using handheld scanners and computer systems
• Perform inventory audits, empty hoppers, and manage dunnage and material flow activities
• Maintain organized and clean work areas while following all safety procedures
• Identify, document, and communicate inventory discrepancies or process improvement opportunities
• Work collaboratively with team members while also performing tasks independently
• Follow all company safety standards and wear required PPE at all times
• Support additional warehouse and material handling tasks as assigned
• Pick, kit, transport, and deliver materials to designated production and warehouse locations
• Complete material movement transactions using handheld scanners and computer systems
• Perform inventory audits, empty hoppers, and manage dunnage and material flow activities
• Maintain organized and clean work areas while following all safety procedures
• Identify, document, and communicate inventory discrepancies or process improvement opportunities
• Work collaboratively with team members while also performing tasks independently
• Follow all company safety standards and wear required PPE at all times
• Support additional warehouse and material handling tasks as assigned
Qualifications
• High School Diploma or GED required
• 1–3 years of material handling or warehouse experience preferred
• Forklift certification or prior experience operating powered industrial equipment required
• Ability to read and follow standard work instructions
• Comfortable using handheld scanners and computer systems for inventory transactions
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to workplace safety
• Dependable attendance and ability to work with minimal supervision
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• 1–3 years of material handling or warehouse experience preferred
• Forklift certification or prior experience operating powered industrial equipment required
• Ability to read and follow standard work instructions
• Comfortable using handheld scanners and computer systems for inventory transactions
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to workplace safety
• Dependable attendance and ability to work with minimal supervision
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
Physical Requirements
• Frequent lifting up to 35 lbs
• Ability to stand and work for extended shifts
• Exposure to industrial noise levels above 85 dB and welding fumes
• Ability to work in changing temperatures and confined or awkward positions
• Frequent repetitive movements including grasping, pushing, pulling, and reaching
• Ability to safely operate cranes, hoists, forklifts, and additional material handling equipment
• Regular use of hand tools including box cutters and band cutters
• Exposure to magnets that may interfere with medical devices
• Ability to stand and work for extended shifts
• Exposure to industrial noise levels above 85 dB and welding fumes
• Ability to work in changing temperatures and confined or awkward positions
• Frequent repetitive movements including grasping, pushing, pulling, and reaching
• Ability to safely operate cranes, hoists, forklifts, and additional material handling equipment
• Regular use of hand tools including box cutters and band cutters
• Exposure to magnets that may interfere with medical devices
Required PPE:
Hearing protection, safety glasses, steel-toed/metatarsal footwear, bump cap, fall harness, and additional material handling safety equipment as required.
Hearing protection, safety glasses, steel-toed/metatarsal footwear, bump cap, fall harness, and additional material handling safety equipment as required.
About Us
At The Vision Companies, we go beyond matching skills to job descriptions. We advocate for you, ensuring a win-win for both candidates and clients by finding the right fit—not just any fit. Our personalized approach, grounded in core values, means we carefully select opportunities that align with your goals. We support you every step of the way and follow up to ensure satisfaction, treating each person as a valued individual.
Benefits
Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid time off, paid holidays, and health insurance covering medical, dental, and vision needs. We offer term life insurance, short-term disability benefits, and a 401K plan to secure your future. Additional perks include performance-based pay increases, safety and employee referral bonuses, gift giveaways throughout the year, and support from a dedicated recruiting team that advocates for you every step of the way.
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