Material Handler/ Forklift Driver

Bernards Bros • Full-time • Chanhassen, MN • 1d ago

Do you want to work for a company where your co-workers are co-owners? We are 100% employee owned! At The Bernard Group, we work to wow. As a visual merchandising company leading the retail industry in design and production, we come together as a team to win big for some of the most successful brands in the world. Since we’re an employee-owned company, we don’t just list our values, we live them, providing the highest-quality products and services day in and day out. And we do it all with sustainable materials carefully sourced from eco-friendly partners that support social change and community involvement.

The Bernard Group is looking for an enthusiastic Material Handler to join our team. You’ll be part of a talented group that collaborates to deliver world-class products to our customers. You will be responsible for accurately transferring and tracking inventory of all raw materials and work-in-process (WIP) needed for various stages of production. This role is critical for our company to maintain its efficient workflow processes and to reduce wait times for materials required to complete the client’s jobs. You will be responsible for ensuring that the necessary material or WIP inventory is available during the production and assembly processes, the system information is kept up to date as to the whereabouts of the material, and that the materials are set-up in a fashion to optimize the workflow. This position is also critical to removing scrap in the production area upon completion of a job to ensure the Machine Operators are working within a safe work environment as defined by OSHA and company standards.

Shifts available: Sunday through Tuesday 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM (36-hour work week; Three 12-hour shifts with a rotating schedule every 4 months. Overtime Eligible.)

A variety of these traits will help land you this job if you have:

High school degree or GED with 3 years of experience in a manufacturing or distribution center environment
2+ years of receiving, stocking, or picking inventory for the staging in a production environment or packaging for outside customers a plus
Forklift and Reach truck certification is a plus
the ability to lift 50 lbs. on a regular basis

On top of that you must:

have the ability to operate a Forklift or other PIVs for the majority of shifts, up to 11 hours a day
pay close attention to details to successfully move/ pull the correct product
have basic computer skills, including Pace and Google
be self-motivated, a fast learner, and show initiative to seek out customer and corporate needs
plan, prioritize, coordinate, and manage your own work
have the ability to work independently, make decisions and solve moderate level problems independently, effectively and creatively
complete jobs accurately within deadlines, while meeting company quality standards
apply effective time management and self-management skills
understand and maintain the confidential nature of company, employee and customer information
flourish in a team-oriented environment
have a positive attitude always
can handle change what you are doing quickly and effectively
handle a fast-paced environment

In this position, you will:

receive, transfer, and track raw materials and work-in-process (WIP) from production areas and accurately track it into TBG’s systems regarding quantities received and transferred. Follow up with Warehouse Manager where the inventory count to be transferred is greater than the inventory quantities in the location noted in the system to resolve discrepancies
safely operate all types of forklifts for the majority of shifts
complete an inspection log of the PIV
stand, walk, and move around the plant and office areas repeatedly throughout the day
move materials from the incoming area to appropriate staging lanes or shelves
update systems with new counts and location
assist in the disposition of inventory overages
remove scrap from the production area in support of maintaining safety standards as defined by OSHA and TBG’s policies
complete other duties assigned by your manager

To get hired at The Bernard Group, you MUST be:

able to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing. Strong interpersonal skills including, demonstrated listening skills and the ability to present ideas and thoughts concisely and effectively both internally and outside the organization
willing to admit when you make a mistake (it happens to the best of us)
accurate with the work assigned
adaptable and willing to wear whatever hat gets the job done

TBG Overview:

We're a 900-person visual merchandising company
We are 100% employee-owned
We offer a generous paid time off benefit that increases with tenure
This is a full-time position in Chanhassen, MN

Compensation Range: $38,844 - $45,021 annually

*Range reflects our good-faith assessment of our hiring range for this role based on market conditions, experience level, and internal equity considerations.

Benefits Overview:

The Bernard Group offers a competitive variety of benefits designed just for you:

Healthcare, dental, life insurance, disability
Paid parental leave
Retirement Savings programs:
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan-100% Employee-Owned
- 401k with a company match
Career Development Opportunities
Flexible Work Hours
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Referral Program
Safe & Clean Manufacturing Environment

What, still want more? We have it.

A culture of freedom, trust and a passion for excellence!
Collaboration and teamwork
Talented, empowered and engaged co-workers by your side
We have fun!

The Art of Teams at TBG:

We came to understand how small teams of top talent with the right chemistry will consistently outperform a centralized production process. We put a great amount of energy into building individual teams in order to handle the speed and details of retail. It’s the difference between average and being a world class service provider.

If you have the talent to do this job, a passion for excellence, and are interested in joining the TBG team, please click 'Apply' to submit your application.

Thanks!
The Bernard Group, Inc.

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