1st Shift Shipping Material Handler

Great Northern•Brooklyn Park, MN

1d•$24 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

Established in 1962, Great Northern is a local, privately owned paper-based packaging manufacturer with a long history of providing secure, stable, and meaningful positions. You will experience a collaborative team-first, safe, clean, enjoyable, and predictable workplace where team members support and care for one another. Our team members produce sustainable and eco-friendly products that are supplied to national brands that impact people's day-to-day lives. Additionally, Great Northern is continually investing in upgrading or purchasing new, high-speed manufacturing equipment to maximize and increase capacity. Our employees have access to state-of-the-art technology and tools, enabling them to work more efficiently and effectively. These investments not only maximize our capacity and increase production, but also create more opportunities for our employees to learn and grow their careers.

Requirements

High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
Two to three years’ experience and/or training in a warehouse environment preferred.
Current forklift certification or ability to obtain within 30 days.
Ability to read English and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure, manuals and order specifications.
Knowledge of material handling operations, methods and best practices.
Ability to add, subtract multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percentages.
Mechanical and spatial aptitude.
Attention to detail, accuracy and quality.
Enthusiasm, dedication, reliability and punctuality are required.
Self-directed, takes initiative in seeking efficiencies of processes; follow through on implementation.
Ability to move from task/assignment to another on short notice.
Personal computer skills using a variety of Microsoft Office products.
Ability to use computer keyboard/typing skills.
Ability to function effectively in a team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

Separate and route products to assembly or to inventory.
Put away inventory in the appropriate locations and record the transactions in the computer system.
Verify shipping plan with Delivery Receipt before releasing shipment.
Make sure Special Instructions are followed.
Perform established quality inspections.
Units that are not properly packaged for shipment need to be processed through our “Shipment Integrity” station.
Perform the required daily machine and work area maintenance as directed, ensure that aisles are swept, and trash is discarded when discovered. Keep exits and aisles clear and accessible at all times.
Participate in periodic staff meetings as required of the position.
Participate in periodic development and training programs as required.
Operate forklift to transport materials.
Keep SAFETY in mind at all times and report any potential hazards to your supervisor or Safety committee member immediately.
Approachable and supportive when working with others.
Performs a variety of miscellaneous job-related tasks as may be assigned from time to time by a Management Representative.
Daily forklift pre-shift inspection.
Unload Incoming purchased product.
Receiving and inspection of incoming product using Imaginera software.
Disposition of received product using Top Gun to locate properly.
Performs a variety of miscellaneous job-related tasks as may be assigned from time-to-time by a Management Representative.