Material Handler

Job Description:

14000 Technology Dr., Eden Prairie, MN 55344, USA

Full-time

Smart people.

Smart ideas.

Smart choice.

A thriving environment for learning, innovation and growth.

Why do so many people join MTS Systems Corporation and stay for a career? Because this is a place where you get to apply your creativity, work with smart people on fascinating projects, and make a positive impact on people’s lives. It is a place where you can learn, innovate and grow professionally.

Transforming what’s possible with cars, aircraft, bridges, wind turbines and space-age materials — this is work we dream about as kids. At MTS, it’s a rewarding career path for talented individuals who are willing to work hard, think hard, and commit to solving complex and critical challenges for our customers around the world, many of whom are leaders in their respective industries.

By joining MTS, you’ll have access to the latest tools and technologies, along with the support of colleagues who are passionate about their work. You’ll discover a dynamic culture of continuous improvement that extends to our people, one that offers numerous ways to expand your knowledge and advance your career.

Primary Objective

To accurately and efficiently receive, store, control, issue, pick and deliver all inventory assets of MTS Eden Prairie at our Bloomington (Nesbitt) warehouse location.

Major Areas of Accountability

1. Operates a variety of powered industrial material handling equipment as required by corporate safety programs including standing high-lift units and order pickers.

2. Accurately picks and processes transfer orders, along with consolidation of materials to support production orders.

3. Ensures that material is adequately protected against handling damage and degradation from corrosion.

4. Packages materials within appropriate containers to ensure products are protected during transportation.

5. Places materials into storage locations in a manner that will achieve best utilization of available space.

6. Is keenly aware of the crucial need for physical-to-record accuracy and participates in cycle counting assignments and annual full-physical inventory counts as required.

7. Receives, issues, and delivers material in suitable containers as required by schedules, ensuring that all items are properly identified.

8. Loading and unloading of daily transfer truck runs between facilities.

9. Excellent time management skills, with ability to sort and organize work and tasks by priority.

10. Reviews inventory status for items requested on unplanned basis and determines whether items may be issued, or planner/buyer approval must be obtained.

11. Clearly understands and can perform the vital transactions to process a delivery.

12. Linkage of serial numbers if required and the confirmation of the pick list.

13. Monitors late parts and expedites when necessary to maintain customer requirements.

14. Maintains competence in handling ESD (Electro-Static Discharge) sensitive materials in compliance with MTS policies and procedures.  Successfully completes annual ESD training.

15. Perform miscellaneous duties and special assignments as directed.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• 3 years of operating computer-based inventory control systems
• Knowledgeable of inventory policies, procedures, and best practices

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to sit; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential. 

Compensation Information:

$21 - $28 per hour, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential. 

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.