Material Handler, 2nd Shift - The Toro Company

The Toro Company•Tomah, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Material Handler, 2nd Shift position at The Toro Company is responsible for adhering to attendance, quality, and safety guidelines, and conducting oneself in a manner that reflects Toro’s values and policies. This role involves performing assigned tasks with accuracy and efficiency, assisting fellow employees to ensure workflow continuity, and operating a powered industrial vehicle (PIV). The position requires completing training and certification for operating PIVs at elevated heights and complying with fall protection safety requirements. Familiarity with Toro inventory management systems and processes is expected. The role involves retrieving materials, verifying part numbers, descriptions, and quantities, accurately counting, picking, repacking, and labeling materials according to PFEP standards. It also includes using scales, bar code readers, printing tickets, applying labels, and performing material movements in SAP to ensure system accuracy. Physically transporting material and bins to production lines or staging areas using PIVs and other material handling equipment is a key responsibility, as is moving freight between trailers, loading docks, storage locations, and production areas. Communicating shortages, discrepancies, or process issues promptly and maintaining an organized work area consistent with 5S and EHS standards are also crucial. The role requires active participation in Kaizen, ISO, and continuous improvement initiatives to support operational excellence and lean manufacturing goals, as well as supporting process improvements to enhance safety, quality, and efficiency. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Prior experience in material handling, warehouse operations, use of powered industrial vehicles, or manufacturing support required.
Basic computer system knowledge.
Ability to lift, carry, and handle up to 45 lbs regularly.
Able to maintain OSHA certification to operate powered industrial vehicles.
Routine standing, walking, and manual handling of material.
Visual ability to verify part numbers, labels, and counts.
High attention to detail and accuracy.
Strong organizational and communication skills.
Ability to follow standardized work, processes and maintain safety and quality compliance.
Team-oriented mindset and willingness to support continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

Adhere to all attendance, quality, and safety guidelines.
Conduct oneself in a manner that reflects Toro’s values and policies, promoting a positive and respectful workplace.
Perform assigned tasks with accuracy and efficiency, and assist fellow employees as needed to ensure workflow continuity.
Operate a powered industrial vehicle.
Conduct periodic operator inspections and maintenance of an assigned powered industrial vehicle (PIV) and other assigned equipment.
Complete training and certification for operating PIVs at elevated heights and comply with all fall protection safety requirements.
Retrieve materials from receiving, pick locations, or bulk locations.
Verify part numbers, descriptions, and quantities are correct.
Accurately count, pick, repack, and label materials according to PFEP standards and processes (e.g., pick sheets, Kanban, electronic orders, tickets etc.).
Use scales to count and weigh material as needed.
Use bar code readers.
Print tickets and apply part number labels, ensuring all required information is entered accurately.
Perform material movements in SAP, ensuring system accuracy aligns with physical inventory.
Physically transport material and bins to assigned production lines or staging areas using powered industrial vehicles and other material handling equipment.
Move freight of all types between trailers, loading docks, all material storage locations, and production areas.
Communicate shortages, discrepancies, or process issues promptly to facilitators or supervisors.
Maintain a neat, clean, and organized work area consistent with 5S and EHS standards.
Actively participate in Kaizen, ISO, and continuous improvement initiatives to support Toro’s operational excellence and lean manufacturing goals.
Participate in and support process improvements within assigned areas to enhance safety, quality, and efficiency.
Other duties as assigned.