The Kinetic Group is a world leader in the design, manufacturing, and distribution of small caliber ammunition under the iconic brands B&P, CCI, Federal Premium, Fiocchi, HEVI, Remington and Speer. We have domestic ammunition manufacturing facilities in Minnesota, Idaho, Arkansas, and Missouri, and service law enforcement, government agencies and sporting enthusiasts throughout the world. Today, The Kinetic Group is a part of the Ammo+ division of The Czechoslovak Group (CSG), which holds a diverse portfolio of companies in the defense, security, automotive, aerospace and rail industries
We are seeking a Material Handler to join our Distribution team! In this hands-on role, you will be responsible for the safe and accurate movement, storage, picking, packing, and shipping of products to support customer and business needs. You'll play a key role in maintaining inventory accuracy, ensuring on-time deliveries, and keeping warehouse operations running efficiently while upholding safety, quality, and productivity standards.
This position reports to the Sr. Manager Distribution Operations and is based out of our Anoka DCE Location.
Shift (R): 5am-5pm, Friday, Saturday, and Sundays, + overtime as needed
Training may take place on another shift.
Compensation: Start at $24.25/hour (+$1.00 shift differential) with potential increases every 90 days based on performance up to $34.02/hour
What you’ll do:
Accurately document and receive finished good into the warehouse and place in proper storage location, observing accepted stacking heights.
Accurately document and transfer product within the warehouse.
Fill customer orders by picking product from designated locations, labeling as required, attaching packing lists, and complying with instructions as shown on pick list.
Pick, pack, label and ship small shipments using computer manifest system and conform to all regulations related to shipping small parcels.
Load customer trucks or common carriers, making even distribution of weight and within load limit.
Participate in cycle count activities as required.
Maintain equipment and working area in a safe, clean and orderly condition.
Observe all applicable rules and report unsafe conditions or potential safety hazards to the Group Leader or Distribution Manager.
Maintain a productivity level that ensures on-time delivery of products to internal or external customers.
Be willing to move to other areas when workload permits.
Help coordinate materials and supplies flow to meet priority scheduling.
Maintenance forklifts/jeeps, Radio Frequency devices weekly.
Maintain acceptable error rate
Experience you bring:
High School Diploma or GED
1 year applicable warehouse experience preferred; helpful experience includes shipping, receiving, inventory control or applicable order filling experience
Previous forklift experience helpful, but not necessary
Forklift Operators License is required (can be licensed after job placement)
Capability of driving a motorized cart, forklift
Good numerical recognition and comprehension
Ability to perform RF barcode scanning and computer entry
Ability to function effectively within a work team
Ability to act as trainer in order filling in Finished Good (FG)
Excellent productivity and quality history, including move sheets, start times and end of day productivity
Responsible for helping with inventory management, order pulling accuracies and organization in work areas
Ability to load and unload trailers
Ability to use safe and efficient storage and retrieval methods
Ability to learn part case room and/or inbound or outbound UPS/FDX activities
Excellent safety record
Excellent housekeeping skills.
Respect for Federal and carrier property and facilities, including forklifts, FG, raw materials, WIP, racking, etc.
Ability to work with minimal supervision
Ability to make adjustment to daily workload changes, interruptions and on-demand overtime situations
Ability to multitask and organize workload, as well as manage time off, with respect to seasonal company needs
Ability to work overtime, as required and often unscheduled, including weekends and holidays
Willing and able to adjust to internal and external customer order levels
Ability to understand what is needed to meet Materials Department demands
Physical Requirements: Constant moving 70% of the time. Reaching, handling, lifting, moving, pushing and pulling cases weighing from 16 pounds to 70 pounds. Detecting of packaging for quality defects. Far vision for operation of forklift or other mobile equipment. Near vision for accurate reading of sku numbers and labeling. Normal depth perception for safe movement of pallets and forklift operation. Stooping and bending into and out of rack locations for case accessibility and lot number recognition and recording. 10% documentation of paperwork; 10% material handling; 10% equipment operation and maintenance.
Mental Requirements: High attentiveness for safety and detection of potential quality problems. Reading and math comprehension to understand and interpret order, location and Bill of Lading information and to complete carrier load reporting. Understanding of pallet configuration, building and counts. Interpersonal communication skills to problem-solve and to function effectively as part of a work team. Flexibility to move between job requirements and to handle tasks simultaneously.
Equipment Used: Operation of jeeps and forklifts, RF devices, computer, calculators and other essential equipment.
Personal Protective Equipment: All positions require the use of hard-toed shoes and other PPE according to safety policies and/or standard operating procedures.
Working Environment: Overtime is frequently needed to meet business needs. Materials floor environment is subject to constant exposure to noise, vibration, moving objects and mechanical equipment hazards. Exposure to a wide variety of chemicals possible depending on assigned area. Work is most often done with and around others and as part of work teams. Back-up from co-workers or supervisor is always available.
Work Environment:
Employee work assignments may include tasks working with and/or exposure to potentially hazardous areas, including flammables and explosives. Safety training is provided to all employees to ensure compliance with company and federal regulations.
Pay Range:
$24.25 - $34.02
The actual annual salary offered to a candidate will be based on variables including experience, geographic location, education, and skills/achievements, and will be mutually agreed upon at the time of offer.
We offer a highly competitive salary, comprehensive benefits including: medical and dental, vision, disability and life insurance, 401K, PTO, tuition reimbursement, gear discounts and the ability to add value to an exciting mission!
Our Postings are not intended for distribution to or use in any jurisdiction, country or territory where such distribution or use would violate local law or would subject us to any regulations in another jurisdiction, country or territory. We reserve the right to limit our Postings in any jurisdiction, country or territory.
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