<p>Description</p> <p>The Gund Company has an immediate opening at our St. Louis, MO manufacturing plant for a full-time first shift Material Handler II</p> <p>Shift: First (6:00 am-2:30 pm, Mon-Fri)</p> <p>Annual Salary or Hourly Wage: $23+</p> <p>Plant/Work Location: 2121 Walton, Rd. St. Louis, MO 63114</p> <p>Ready to Drive Your Career Forward?</p> <p>Are you an experienced Material Handler with strong forklift skills looking for a stable role in a manufacturing environment? Join The Gund Company, an industry leader in engineered thermoplastic materials, and become part of a team that values safety, growth, and teamwork.</p> <p>What we do:</p> <p>The Gund Company is in the business of engineered material manufacturing.</p> <p>We are the industry leader in manufacturing and fabricating specialized engineered thermoplastic materials that provide a unique performance advantage. (think: Customized non-conductive parts for diverse industries). We manufacture and fabricate custom parts from drawings and sample parts (reverse engineering).</p> <p>At The Gund Company: We Take Care of Each Other, Take Care of the Customer and Take Care of the Business.</p> <p>Our team prides themselves on being a group of fun, driven, problem-solvers who LOVE what they do!</p> <p>What are we looking for?</p> <ul> <li>Experience: 5+ years of forklift operation and material handling in a manufacturing or warehouse setting. </li><li>Strong attention to detail and ability to manage processes end-to-end. </li><li>A proactive learner eager to become a Subject Matter Expert (SME). </li></ul> <p>What specifically will you be doing?</p> <ul> <li>Material Handling: Receive, inspect, store, pull, and stage materials for fabrication. </li><li>Inventory Accuracy: Verify documentation, match packing slips, and resolve discrepancies. </li><li>Safety Compliance: Handle HAZCOM/HAZMAT materials per guidelines. </li><li>Order Fulfillment: Pull and stage materials based on FIFO and production schedules. </li></ul> <p>What do we need from you?</p> <ul> <li>Experience in a manufacturing environment is required </li><li>Demonstrated ability to take a process from beginning to end (from quote to delivery) </li><li>A genuine curiosity and deep desire to become the best (SME-Subject Matter Expert)! </li></ul> <p>Why Join Us?</p> <ul> <li>We Take care of Each Other, Take Care of the Customer and Take Care of the Business! </li><li>A safe and healthy work environment </li><li>Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays </li><li>Low-cost comprehensive employee benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability </li><li>401(k) retirement savings program with a 50% employer match (up to 6% of contributions) </li><li>ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) - Shares are awarded each year based - no out-of-pocket investment. </li></ul> <p>Work Environment</p> <p>The work environment is typical of most shop environments, not climate controlled and subject to outdoor weather conditions. Team members are exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting.</p> <ul> <li>Frequent exposure to fumes/dust particles; may require use of respirators or other types of PPE. </li><li>May come in contact with toxic or caustic chemicals. </li><li>Employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. </li></ul> <p>More information we need to put in a job posting and thought you may want to read...</p> <p>Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.</p> <p>Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by those</p> <p>assigned to a particular position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required and personnel may be required to perform duties outside their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.</p> <p>EEO Statement: It is the policy of The Gund Company to recruit, hire, train, and promote employees without discriminating based on race, gender, age, religion, national origin, veteran status, sexual preference, or disability.</p> <p>Key words: Material Handler, Forklift Operator, Manufacturing Jobs St. Louis, Warehouse Jobs, First Shift Jobs, Material Handling, Inventory Control, Production Support, Industrial Jobs, Thermoplastic Manufacturing, ESOP Jobs, Competitive Pay Jobs, Skilled Labor Jobs</p>