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Material Handler - 1st Shift (Starting $19+/hour)

Crenlo Engineered Cabs
Watertown, SD Full Time
POSTED ON 4/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/24/2026
Summary

The primary role for the Material Handler is moving material around the plant or work site with a forklift and/or crane in order for production to run smoothly. In addition, this role may package/band, weigh, and stage material in a timely and accurate manner. This Material Handler is responsible for performing multiple tasks throughout the day to ensure safe and quality production. This position requires a self-starter with a strong work ethic and a desire to perform the duties to the highest standard.

Key Responsibilities

  • Moves material around plant using a forklift and/or crane for producing, finishing, packaging, or shipping the customer product.
  • Ensures areas are supplied with parts and removes finished skids to warehouse or paint line.
  • Moves and stages material as scheduled for optimum efficiency.
  • Provides machine support by emptying scrap tubs and ensuring lines are cleared of finished product.
  • Packages finished product for shipment.
  • Tracks orders and tags.
  • Follows bill of material in order to match product with proper packaging and skidding.
  • Performs miscellaneous tasks throughout plant to ensure safe, efficient and quality production of materials.
  • May perform housekeeping duties within the plant when necessary.
  • Picks parts from a picklist and delivers to production lines when scheduled.
  • Performs scheduled tugger routes to production lines refilling bins with parts from a market.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Key Skills And Competencies

  • Must be able to handle physical, repetitive work and be able to stand on your feet for 8-10 hrs a day
  • Must have good hand-eye coordination
  • Mechanical aptitude a plus, but not required
  • Competent in basic math and computer skills
  • Can operate banding tools
  • Can read a tape measure
  • Must be able to handle small parts
  • Must understand and follow the quality policy and procedures
  • Ability to recognize quality issues and problems – detect defects
  • Must be able to read, comprehend and follow detailed instructions on productions and understand English
  • Must be able to read and understand bill of material and or production order
  • Must be able to distinguish between part numbers and sizes
  • Must be able to count and label parts accurately
  • Must follow all safety policies and procedures
  • Must have good safety awareness and efficiency skills
  • Oral and written communication skills – including legible writing
  • 0-6 months prior experience
  • Required OSHA safety training (on the job training provided)
  • Forklift and crane license
  • Must have valid driver’s license

Education And Experience Requirements

  • High School Diploma or equivalent

Working Conditions/Other

  • Work Hours/Status:
    • The 1st shift includes Monday - Thursday 5am – 3pm.
    • The 2nd shift includes Monday - Thursday 3pm - 1am with a shift differential of $3.00/hr.
    • The weekend shift includes Friday – Sunday 6am-6pm for a total of 36 hours and added weekend shift differential of $4.50/hr.
This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and competencies required of this position. Employees are held accountable for all aspects for the job, which are subject to change at any time. An individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Company Information

We are dedicated to the belief that people are our most important asset. In filling job openings every effort is expended to find candidates within Crenlo, its divisions or subsidiaries. Employee development, opportunity to grow and continuing to evolve both as an employee and as a company are instrumental to our success. We encourage employees to inquire about open positions and apply to those that help further their career goals.

Crenlo Engineered Cabs is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, disability or veteran’s status.

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