Material Handler

Lakeside Manufacturing is America's Premier Stainless Steel Utility Cart Manufacturer. Since 1946, Lakeside has continued to move the food service industry forward with innovative utility carts and stainless steel moving, storing, delivery, dispensing, and merchandising solutions. We look to hire people who value a positive work environment, have a passion for serving our customers, and have a desire to learn and grow. Lakeside's culture of continuous improvement values hiring individuals who are looking for the opportunity to stretch their current talents to the next level and beyond.

Lakeside is currently seeking a skilled 1st Shift Material Handler to join our dedicated team. This is a key role responsible for precision welding and assembly of stainless steel products that meet our high-quality standards and customer specifications.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:

• Schedule: 5-day workweek – Monday through Friday, 8-hour shifts
• Shift: 1st Shift 7:00 am - 3:30 pm
• Overtime: As needed, additional hours are available before or after scheduled shift
• Work Environment: Culture forward, team-oriented, safety-first, free coffee, nice lunchroom

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Pick orders and build kit carts for each order
• Transport kit carts to their designated departments
• Assist in inventory processes
• Assist in organizing stock, materials, and product
• Deliver and unpack product
• Report Inventory inaccuracies
• Follow and comply with all safety and work rules and regulations while maintaining departmental housekeeping standards
• Perform general labor duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Requires a high school diploma/GED equivalent, plus 1-3 years related experience
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to read and comprehend basic instructions, memos, and shipping reports.
• Ability or willingness to work with computers for daily data entry.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to successfully pass forklift certification.

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

• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand up to 8 hours a day.
• Vision requirements include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Exposure to Electro Magnetic Fields. EMF fields can interfere with some medical implants, including pacemakers.

Some key advantages of working at Lakeside include: a wonderful culture, career opportunities in diverse areas, a highly competitive benefits package, including a generous 401(K) plan, profit sharing, attendance, anniversary and holiday bonus, generous paid time off, and an educational assistance program offering up to $5250.00 a year.