Overview

**Wages starting at $18.27-19.64/hour 

**3 Weeks of PTO**

**6% annual bonus based on yearly earnings that includes overtime pay**

Our Core Values

ELEVATE EVERYTHING – We each bring a specific set of skills to the table, offering up our expertise and resources to enhance the work of others. We challenge each other to be the best in order to achieve enduring value in the eyes of our customers.

BETTER IS BETTER – There is no finish line; we strive for continuous improvement in everything we do. We obsess over every detail to find ways to improve both our products and our process.

UNAPOLOGETICALLY ACCOUNTABLE – We’re open and honest in how we speak and listen. We celebrate each other’s successes, and collectively rally to solve every challenge. We own it!

COURAGEOUS INNOVATION – There are elegant ideas awaiting discovery in everything we do. We push everyone around us to pursue those ideas openly so we can continue to dominate the category.

COMMUNITY-DRIVEN – As a family business, we understand the importance of enriching the communities we call home. As a company, and as individuals, we work to make our expertise available to do the most good for those around us.

Material Handler

We are currently recruiting for a Material Handler to join the Benchmade Knife Company team. The Material Handler is responsible for receiving and issuing manufacturing orders to production. This includes issuing kits to final assembly and maintaining inventory accuracy of component parts. The Material Handler works primarily on their feet in a warehouse environment.

Responsibilities

Job Responsibilities:

• Pull parts from warehouse to fill assembly kits and replenish point of use materials.
• Complete system required inventory transactions
• Ensure new kits are issued to Fabrication and Assembly in a timely manner
• Verify counts of products coming from Fabrication and outside suppliers, perform inventory transactions, close shop orders and put materials away
• Issue rework orders and complete scrap transactions as appropriate
• Maintain inventory accuracy through the use of regular cycle counting
• Maintain organization of material storage locations
• Support the on-going reporting of key performance metrics
• Participate in improvement projects to continuously raise performance within the function.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• A High School Diploma or GED equivalent, and 3-4 years of experience is required, preferably in a warehouse environment. Equivalency to the qualification standard will also be considered.
• Basic understanding of inventory management/controls and cycle count practices
• Familiarity with MRP systems and performing inventory transactions
• Strong attention to detail
• Good computer skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to multi-task efforts

Benchmade offer our employees a wide variety of comprehensive rewards and benefits including:

• Competitive pay
• Cash profit sharing and performance incentives
• Medical including Prescriptions and Vision
• Dental including Orthodontia
• Short-Term and Long-term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• 401K with company match
• Fitness Center Reimbursement
• Pay for time off, including holiday, bonus holidays, vacation, sick, bereavement and jury duty
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account
• Outstanding employee discounts on Benchmade products and other partner companies
• Tuition reimbursement
• Targeted development planning and learning opportunities
• Employee and family events throughout the year
• Most importantly, Benchmade provides a fun, family oriented and entrepreneurial work environment

This is an exciting time to be part of a company on the verge of even greater success. If you think you have what it takes to be part of a company that strives to create a working environment that stimulates team spirit, passion, engagement, and achievement, complete an application today. Please include a resume and cover letter with your online application.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benchmade Knife Company, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veterans, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Benchmade complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, benefits, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.