Material Handler - 2 Shifts Available

About us

Engineered Products Company & PDU Cables is an award-winning family-owned organization with over 40 years of experience in specialty electrical lighting products and custom power cables industries.

We have an experienced group of employees in all divisions who excel by meeting the company goals and team metrics. Our employees are considered family members, leaders, achievers, and individuals who strive to perform at their very best each day!

Our company is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state or local law. ​
We offer our full-time employees:
- A great work environment & team
- A family-owned company with over 40 years of experience
- 401K with a company match
- Bonuses for non-sales manager roles
- Aggressive commission plans for regional sales managers
- Medical plans with an accompanying health savings account
- Dental benefits
- Voluntary vision plans
- Company-paid life insurance and short /long-term disability plans.

If you are a hard-working, quality-driven self-starter who has the work ethic and drive to be a part of our team and you have the required experiences we need to fill our open positions, please apply immediately!

We appreciate that you have considered Engineered Products Company | PDU Cables as a potential employer. We are looking forward to having the opportunity to meet with you about becoming a part of our family!

Check out our websites at www.engproducts.com and www.pducables.com.

Material Handler - (2) Shifts Available! $2000 Hiring Bonus

• 9:30 am to 6:00 pm; overtime possible before 9:30 am and on Saturdays
• 5:00 am to 1:30 pm; overtime possible after 1:30 pm and on Saturdays

Responsible for the administration of Bin Management systems in the company's ERP System. The Materials Handler is responsible for putting material into its designated location and will work to ensure that defined "Normal Bins" are stocked per the Bin Management System and the Bin Replenishing Report. The Material Handler will also move finished goods from manufacturing and packaging to their assigned stock bins and overflow areas on time and maintain accurate inventory.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Maintaining an organized and accurate on-hand inventory.
• Respond to Normal bin shortages to support the shipping department.
• Coordinate with Shipping, Manufacturing, and Purchasing to resolve system or procedural issues.
• Move inventory from receiving into the REC bin to stock and manufacturing.
• Restock the Normal Bins per the Bin Replacement Report.
• Move designated products from production to stock.
• Enter quantity adjustments as needed to maintain an accurate inventory.
• Perform file maintenance regularly to ensure a constant flow of materials to the Normal Bins.
• Complete cycle counts to ensure inventory accuracy and maintain records of any inaccuracies for the continuous improvement process.
• Regular and consistent attendance is required for this position.
• Other duties as assigned.

JOB KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS:

• Requires working knowledge and the ability to use an ERP and MRP System.
• Requires general knowledge of standard inventory management practices.
• Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing with staff and management effectively.
• Ability to safely and effectively operate industrial equipment including, but not limited to, forklifts and pallet jacks.
• Ability to assess a situation, draw a valid conclusion, and make sound recommendations and decisions.
• Ability to use basic computer software systems and Email.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• None

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 65 lbs. on a regular, daily, but not constant basis.
• Regularly required to independently sit, stand, reach, lift, push, pull, and move about the facility for 95% of each shift worked.
• Ability to safely and effectively operate industrial equipment, including a forklift and pallet jack.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Requires a minimum of (12) months of previous experience working in a similar position dealing with inventory and material handling for a mid-sized manufacturing environment.
• Requires a minimum of (36) months of experience safely operating a forklift.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

All positions require working well with more than one department and individuals in various roles and working well independently to complete the essential functions required.

· WAREHOUSE AND PRODUCTION POSITIONS:

• Work will be performed in a warehouse/plant-type environment where temperatures may fluctuate.
• Responsibilities may require the performance of duties outside the warehouse, but exposure to severe weather and extreme conditions will be minimal.
• Must work well in a team environment and perform duties that may require more than one employee's participation to complete the task.
• Will also be required to work well independently and with minimal supervision.

OTHER:

• Regular and consistent attendance is required.
• Employees must abide by all company policies. The employee's responsibility is to stay abreast of policy and procedure changes throughout their employment.
• Employees are always required to abide by company safety procedures to ensure the maintenance of a safe and hazard-free work environment.
• Proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) must always be worn while performing job duties that require PPE use. This includes PPE related to protecting employees against COVID-19.
• Employees may be required to perform other duties not specified in their job descriptions as requested, directed, or assigned.
• Management reserves the right to modify job descriptions at any time as deemed necessary.
• This job description is not all-inclusive and may be amended at any time.

Providing employees with a job description does not imply, nor should it be interpreted as establishing an employment contract or agreement of any kind. All employees of the company are employed at will.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.65 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Overtime

Supplemental Pay:

• Signing bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Minnetonka, MN 55343: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• warehouse, materials, inventory, or shipping/receiving: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: One location