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Material Handler - Ditch Witch (All Shifts)

The Toro CompanyThe Toro Company·Manufacturing

Compensation

$18.89/hr

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68 days

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About the role

Day Shift, schedule dependent upon the area supported:

6:00 AM-2:30 PM with Overtime as needed, Monday-Friday for Warehouse

7:00 AM-3:00 PM with Overtime as needed, Monday-Friday for Machine Shop

Evening Shift, schedule dependent upon the area supported:

3:00 PM-11:00 PM with Overtime as needed, Monday-Friday for Machine Shop

Night Shift, schedule dependent upon the area supported:

10:00 PM-6:00 AM with Overtime as needed, Sunday-Thursday for Warehouse

11:00 PM-7:00 AM with Overtime as needed, Sunday-Thursday for Machine Shop

Typical starting pay:

Day Shift, $18.89/hr.

Evening & Night Shift, $18.30/hr., plus $2.00 Shift Differential

What Can We Give You?

Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K Matching up to 4%, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, 10 Paid Holidays, Paid Parental Leave, and more!

Material Handler I at Ditch Witch:

This employee fills orders, receives and stocks parts into the warehouse, delivers parts with forklifts or Raymond, and unloads trucks. This employee also performs routine maintenance on forklifts and parts wagons. He or she also performs other duties as assigned.

What Will You Do?  

  • Read information from various documents.   

  • Locate and identify parts in the warehouse.   

  • Use a forklift, Raymond, or hoist to move or deliver parts and containers.   

  • Count or use scales to weigh-count parts.   

  • Use a computer to check the location, inventory, and routing/ordering of parts.  

  • Perform routine service on forklifts, including filling the propane tank, checking and adding engine oil, cleaning the radiator, and washing the forklift.   

What Do You Need? 

  • High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.     

  • Prior forklift experience and/or certification preferred.   

  • Have appropriate reading, clerical, and basic math skills. This includes the ability to understand written instructions, record transactions accurately, and perform basic calculations.  

Work Environment:  

  • Manufacturing plant conditions (indoors, with variable temperature, humidity, noise, and dirt).  

  • Limited outdoor exposure (while getting parts and filling forklift propane tank).   

  • Physical hazards such as powered vehicle, bicycle, and pedestrian traffic, overhead storage, and materials handling.   

  • Working with hazardous materials, including LPG, solvents, oils, grease, acids, caustics, paints, and batteries.   

  • A variable work schedule (ranging from 8-12 hours daily depending on production needs, with overtime paid after 40 hours per week) and some scheduled work on Saturdays.    

  • An expectation to work at least 50% of the Extra Time (ET).    

  

Essential Physical Functions:   

The physical demands for this job are classified as medium and include the following:   

  • Be able to regularly handle items weighing up to 60 pounds from floor to knuckle.   

  • Be able to regularly pull or push items weighing up to 50 pounds.   

  • Be able to regularly lift items up to 35 pounds from knuckle to shoulder.   

  • Be able to regularly lift items up to 25 pounds from shoulder to overhead.   

  • Job requires frequent standing, sitting, bending, climbing, and elevated work.   

  • Job requires occasional twisting, squatting, and kneeling.    

The Toro Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants based on merit and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, or other non-merit factors. We are committed to creating a welcoming environment for all employees.

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Aplyr's read

The Toro Company thrives in manufacturing turf and landscape solutions, attracting professionals passionate about innovation in equipment for both residential and professional markets.

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What's promising

  • Strong market presence in turf and landscape equipment.
  • Diverse product lines cater to both professional and residential needs.
  • Consistent hiring across various roles indicates stable growth.

What to watch

  • Manufacturing industry faces potential supply chain disruptions.
  • Competition from emerging market players could impact market share.
  • Dependence on seasonal demand for certain product lines.

Why The Toro Company

  • Innovative solutions in turf maintenance set it apart in the industry.
  • Long-standing reputation enhances trust with professional landscapers.
  • Strong focus on sustainability in product development.

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About The Toro Company

The Toro Company is a leading manufacturer of turf maintenance equipment and landscape products, serving both professional and residential markets.

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