Warehouse Associate / General Labor

Compensation: Starting pay of $16.50-18.50/hr! $1.00/hr shift differential for 2nd shift!

Location: Minneapolis, KS

Join a winning team where YOU matter!

Progressive and growing master distributor of industrial fasteners seeks dynamic, team-oriented persons to support our growing warehouse operations. The ideal candidate will have a high level of energy and sense of urgency to accomplish the Company goals and implement change within the organization. We offer these benefits and more:

• Triannual profit sharing bonuses on top of regular pay.
• 401(k), with a generous employer match and a year-one full vestment.
• Full benefits, including free health insurance option for non-tobacco users.
• Best-in-class Company Health Club.
• Generous paid-time-off policies , including paid holidays, bereavement, and parental leave.
• Comprehensive on-boarding training program.
• Great culture with supportive teammates .
• Supportive managerial feedback.

Shift/Hours: 1st or 2nd Shift

• 1st Shift regular schedule of M-F, 8 hour shifts
• 2nd Shift regular schedule of M-Th, 10 hour shifts with a three-day weekend and $1.00/hr shift differential!
• Opportunities for overtime!

Responsibilities:

• Accurately sort, receive, pull/pick, package, ship, and organize materials/inventory while maintaining quality.
• Ensure we meet customer needs and maintain a high level of service.
• Transport product using carts, powered-lifts, or hydraulic pallet-jacks to bay locations.
• Operate scanning equipment to locate, bin, and cycle product.
• Be familiar with workload priorities to ensure timelines are met.
• Handle product in a safe and secure manner.
• Prioritize production sequence based on customer demand and lead time.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to communicate verbally with others.
• Ability to utilize mechanical and basic office equipment.
• Ability to safely maneuver a push cart.
• Ability to climb ladders while carrying material.
• Ability to sit, stand and walk for extended periods of time.
• Ability to work without close supervision.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize workload.
• Ability to lift 20-30 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to work Power Equipment (Forklift, Reach lift, etc). In-house training provided.

Ideal Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to use basic math.
• Excellent organizational, time management and problem resolution skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and follow up with supervisors on completion of tasks.
• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing conditions and/or environment.
• Ability to work in a team setting while taking responsibility for personal productivity.
• Prior experience with following operational schedules desired.
• Experience working in a high performance team setting desired.
• Experience with LEAN practices / methodologies desired.

Work Environment:

This is a manufacturing plant environment - exposure to high temperatures, moving machinery, moving equipment, heights and confined spaces.

EEOE:

G.L. Huyett is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.