Material Handler/ Forklift Driver

The Bernard Group•Chanhassen, MN

22h•Onsite

About The Position

The Bernard Group is looking for an enthusiastic Material Handler to join their team. This role is crucial for maintaining the rhythm of a flawless production line, ensuring production teams have the necessary materials exactly when needed to keep client jobs moving smoothly. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment where precision, organization, and logistics skills directly impact the company's daily success. This is a full-time position in Chanhassen, MN.

Requirements

High school degree or GED with 3 years of experience in a manufacturing or distribution center environment.
2+ years of receiving, stocking, or picking inventory for the staging in a production environment or packaging for outside customers a plus.
Ability to lift 50 lbs. on a regular basis.
Ability to operate a Forklift or other PIVs for the majority of shifts.
Pay close attention to details to successfully move/ pull the correct product.
Basic computer skills, including Pace and Google.
Self-motivated, a fast learner, and show initiative to seek out customer and corporate needs.
Plan, prioritize, coordinate, and manage your own work.
Ability to work independently, make decisions and solve moderate level problems independently, effectively and creatively.
Complete jobs accurately within deadlines, while meeting company quality standards.
Apply effective time management and self-management skills.
Understand and maintain the confidential nature of company, employee and customer information.
Flourish in a team-oriented environment.
Have a positive attitude always.
Can handle change what you are doing quickly and effectively.
Handle a fast-paced environment.
Able to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing.
Strong interpersonal skills including, demonstrated listening skills and the ability to present ideas and thoughts concisely and effectively both internally and outside the organization.
Willing to admit when you make a mistake (it happens to the best of us).
Accurate with the work assigned.
Adaptable and willing to wear whatever hat gets the job done.

Nice To Haves

Forklift and Reach truck certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

Receive, transfer, and track raw materials and work-in-process (WIP) from production areas and accurately track it into TBG’s systems regarding quantities received and transferred.
Follow up with Warehouse Manager where the inventory count to be transferred is greater than the inventory quantities in the location noted in the system to resolve discrepancies.
Safely operate all types of forklifts for the majority of shifts.
Complete an inspection log of the PIV stand, walk, and move around the plant and office areas repeatedly throughout the day.
Move materials from the incoming area to appropriate staging lanes or shelves.
Update systems with new counts and location.
Assist in the disposition of inventory overages.
Remove scrap from the production area in support of maintaining safety standards as defined by OSHA and TBG’s policies.
Complete other duties assigned by your manager.