Material Handler

About MEI

MEI: Total Elevator Solutions, a Minnesota-based commercial elevator manufacturing and service company, is looking for a Material Handler to join our team. MEI is a thriving company with a fun, team-oriented atmosphere. MEI cares deeply about its employees, fosters a great work environment, and provides opportunities to give back to the community.

This position offers competitive compensation and benefit package.  Are you passionate about making a change? Do you enjoy bringing new ideas to the table? If this sounds like you, apply at MEI today.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• 401(k) & matching up to 3%
• ESOP with company discretionary contributions
• Health Savings Account/ Flexible Spending Account
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employer Paid Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Life, Accident, and Critical Illness Insurance
• 3 Weeks Paid Time Off and 9 Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Earn up to 8 hours of PTO for volunteering

About the Role

This position is responsible for sorting and moving material.

Responsibilities

• Prepare customer invoices and verify data accuracy, ensuring compliance with Move and organize materials, assemble parts, and support crating (packaging) equipment and parts for shipping
• Close work orders and print labels associated with the parts.
• Participate in and engage in continuous improvement activities
• Follow established company and departmental precautions and procedures in the performance of all job duties to ensure a safe work environment for self and others.
• Demonstrate respect and regard for customers and coworkers to ensure a professional, responsive and courteous environment at Minnesota Elevator, Inc.
• Participate as a team member by performing additional assignments to meet organizational goals as noted and observed by supervisors and coworkers.
• Participate in self-development activities to enhance job performance either through formal means (classes, workshops, seminars, in services, etc.) or less structured means (reading, networking, etc.)
• Follow company guidelines regarding punctuality and attendance to ensure a smooth working environment for the department.
• Execute additional tasks as needed

Experience

• 2 Manufacturing experience
• Forklift experience preferred
• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Experience with Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Skills

• Resourceful, problem-solving, able to prioritize and multitask
• Detail oriented and organized
• Able to communicate effectively with great people skills & a sense of humor
• Team player with a positive attitude
• Self-motivated and work independently with minimum supervision
• Unshakeable integrity

Material Handler

This position requires approximately 5% sitting, 55% walking, and 40% standing throughout the workday. Employees must continually use their hands to finger, handle, and feel objects and frequently reach with their hands and arms. Occasional climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling are required. The ability to communicate effectively through spoken language is required. No special vision requirements are associated with this position. Employees must frequently lift and carry to 50 pounds. Employees are regularly exposed to elevated noise levels typical of a metal manufacturing environment and the operation of large industrial equipment. The work environment occasionally includes exposure to fumes, airborne particles, and electrical hazards and employees are exposed to climates that reflect moderate seasonal changes. 

MEI’s 50+ years in the elevator industry gives us an unparalleled ability to handle both custom and standard elevator projects with ease.

EOE/AA - vets, disability

Please note: Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of background check and drug screening.  

If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for this position, please contact Pam Steffl at [email protected] or 507-219-0823.