Light Material Handler

Are you a highly motivated and experienced Light Material Handler who dreams of landing a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity? Are you ready to grow your career within a brand new, state-of-the-art manufacturing and installation complex? Would you like to feel respected and valued as a team member and achieve work/life balance? Then you may be exactly who we need at Viking-Cives!

Company Overview:

Since 1960, Viking-Cives has manufactured a wide range of truck equipment that makes snowy and icy roads safe for individuals, families, school buses, etc. We specialize in customizing snow and ice removal equipment for heavy municipal, county, and state trucks by installing a variety of specialized equipment. You may never have heard of us, but you have seen our trucks on the road as they make our snowy and icy roads safer for you, your family, and your friends. Our new Great Lakes Division is the fourth division in a growing corporation with locations across the United States and Canada.

Job Summary:

In this Material Handler role, you’ll be responsible for a variety of tasks to support fabrication such as moving stainless steel parts with a forklift, removing scrap from work areas, acid washing manufactured parts, and/or helping a Press Operator with heavy raw material. A mindset of continuous improvement and desire to expand your knowledge is ideal, as we constantly try to better ourselves in every aspect of what we do. Best of all, we are a fully employee-owned company where we work together as a team to build a successful and profitable business.

What You'll Do As A Light Material Handler

Responsibilities:

Loading and unloading freight
Stocking production with raw material and helping to load machines
Stocking assembly/installation with equipment
Preparing product for painting
Yard organization and cleanliness
Forklift operation
Forklift inspection
Continuous improvement
Other duties and responsibilities as required; we are a Team, and we support each other.

Qualifications:

A proven ability to be a respected, trusted, and reliable teammate
Great interpersonal and verbal communication skills
A demonstrated ability to collaborate and adapt to changes that come
Training and experience in driving a forklift
Fantastic attendance and punctuality
Strong time management and organizational skills
3+ years of warehouse and manufacturing experience within large equipment manufacturing or fabrication shop
HS diploma or GED is preferred
Preferred consideration for candidates who have longevity with prior employers.

Schedule:

1^st shift: Monday – Friday 7:00 am – 3:30 pm
2^nd shift: Monday – Thursday 4:30 pm – 3:00 am
Additional hours during the week may be required.

Benefits:

100% ESOP Company
Profit sharing
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health insurance
Disability Insurance (STD/LTD)
Life insurance
Paid time off
Referral program

We look forward to reviewing your qualifications and experience! Candidates who meet the stated requirements plus have the best work history will be invited to interview.

The Viking-Cives Group is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants for employment will receive equal opportunity consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identification, marital status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, qualified veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.