Job Title: Material/Inventory Handler

Reports to: Operations Director

FLSA Status: Non-exempt (Full-time)

Date Updated: July 2022

Industrial Fabrication Services (IFS) in Lake Crystal, Minnesota is a custom metal fabrication facility that builds metal components for many bulk material-handling industries. Currently IFS employs about 80 people in a 75,000 square foot facility. IFS is located 12 miles southwest of Mankato, Minnesota, just off Highway 60, in the Lake Crystal Industrial Park. From this location IFS ships products throughout the continental USA, Canada, Mexico, and worldwide. IFS works primarily with general contractors, custom equipment manufacturers, mining companies, agricultural processors, and power generation facilities.

POSITION SUMMARY:

A Material/Inventory Handler at IFS is a great opportunity for individuals looking to gain and expand their experience handling a variety of equipment and inventory. The ideal candidate will have excellent work ethic, a positive attitude, drive to learn new skills, and willingness to help wherever needed. All levels of experience will be considered for this position.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Operate various sizes of forklifts, boom lifts, and other equipment as needed

2. Count various inventory items daily

3. Build and deliver material packages throughout the shop to ensure efficient workflow

4. General housekeeping in shop area

5. Ensure safe operation of equipment

6. Other duties as assigned by supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Experience using electrical, pneumatic, or manual hand tools and measuring equipment

2. Knowledge of safety standards

3. Attention to detail

4. Proficient in English

5. Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test/physical

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Knowledge of structural/ industrial inventory products

2. Fabrication experience

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

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 frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

BENEFITS PACKAGE:

The below benefit package applies to Full-time Regular employment:

• Competitive wage scale with opportunity for profit sharing after 90-day introduction period
• (8) Paid Holidays
• Personal Time Off
• Health Insurance
• $30,000.00 Life Insurance Policy – 100% paid by IFS
• Long Term Disability – 100% paid by IFS
• 401K Retirement Plan – IFS matches up to 5%
• Optional Participation Programs:

o Health Savings Plan (HSA)

o Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

o Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)

o Dental and Vision Insurance

o Supplemental Life & Disability Insurance

o Group Accident & Critical Illness Insurance