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Material Handler - Forklift Operator 3rd Shift

Brooklyn Park, MN 55445

Posted: 09/10/2025 Industry: Industrial Job Number: 50221049 Pay Rate: $19-22 / hour

Job Description

Job Title: Material Handler – Forklift Operator
Status: Full Time (Long-term Temporary)
Work Type: In Person
Shift: 3rd Shift
Location: Maple Grove / Brooklyn Park, MN
Pay: $19.00–$22.00/hour (based on experience)

Job Summary:
We are seeking a dependable Material Handler – Forklift Operator to join a growing team in the Maple Grove/Brooklyn Park area. This position involves handling materials to and from production areas, operating powered industrial trucks, and ensuring accurate documentation of all material movement. Ideal candidates will be safety-conscious, team-oriented, and eager to contribute to a high-performing production environment.

Key Responsibilities:
• Operate material handling equipment including counterbalance forklifts, reach trucks, pickers, tuggers, and turret trucks
• Accurately pick, kit, and deliver material to designated locations in a timely manner
• Use handheld scanners and computers to complete material transactions
• Perform material audits, empty hoppers, and manage dunnage
• Maintain clean and organized workspaces in compliance with safety standards
• Identify, document, and communicate discrepancies or improvement opportunities
• Collaborate with team members and work independently as needed
• Follow all safety guidelines and use required PPE

Qualifications:
• High School Diploma or GED required
• 1–3 years of material handling experience preferred
• Ability to read standard work instructions and complete improvement documentation
• Forklift certification or experience operating material handling equipment required
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to workplace safety
• Dependable, punctual, and able to follow directions with limited supervision

Working Conditions:
• Frequent lifting up to 35 lbs and standing for 8+ hour shifts
• Exposure to welding fumes and noise levels over 85db
• Work in varying temperatures and confined or awkward positions
• Repetitive tasks involving grasping, pushing, pulling, and reaching
• Operation of cranes, hoists, and use of hand tools (e.g., box cutters, band cutters)
• Exposure to magnets that may interfere with medical devices

Personal Protective Equipment Required:
• Hearing protection
• Safety glasses
• Steel-toed/metatarsal footwear
• Bump cap
• Fall harness and other material handling safety equipment

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. Benefit from competitive wages, performance-based pay increases, and bonuses. Additionally, we provide safety and employee referral bonuses, along with exciting gift giveaways throughout the year. Plus, you'll have the support of an amazing team of recruiters dedicated to advocating for you every step of the way!


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