Material Handler-1St Shift

Dessert Holdings Inc.
  • Le Center, Minnesota
  • Instant Apply
9 days ago

Job Description

Are you ready to elevate your career in manufacturing operations and be a part of creating the world's best desserts? Dessert Holdings partners with some of North America's most iconic chains to bring people together to celebrate life's sweetest moments!

Join Our Team as a Material Handler, 6am-3pm Monday-Friday!

We are seeking a motivated and dependable individualto support our production team by ensuring materials, supplies, and products are delivered efficiently throughout the facility. This role is critical to maintaining production flow, minimizing downtime, and helping our bakery operations run smoothly.

If you enjoy staying active, working in a fast-paced environment, and being a key part of a successful team, we'd love to hear from you!

What You'll Do

  • Deliver materials and supplies to production lines to maintain efficient operations.
  • Transport finished products and production materials throughout the facility.
  • Coordinate with multiple departments to support smooth product transitions and reduce downtime.
  • Operate material-handling equipment such as forklifts, electric pallet jacks, and stackers safely and effectively.
  • Complete inventory and production transactions within the company's ERP system.
  • Manage cardboard handling and storage in a safe and organized manner.
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary work environment.
  • Follow all food safety, quality, and company policies and procedures.
  • Support food safety audits and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED preferred.
  • Previous manufacturing, warehouse, material handling, or food production experience preferred.
  • Forklift or powered industrial truck experience is a plus.
  • Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
  • Basic math and computer skills.
  • Strong attention to detail and organization.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Reliable attendance and commitment to workplace safety.

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the shift.
  • Ability to frequently lift and carry up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
  • Ability to bend, squat, kneel, reach, and climb as needed.
  • Ability to push and pull carts, pallets, and materials throughout the facility.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
  • Ability to wear required PPE, including hairnets, smocks, boots, and other food safety equipment.

Why Join Us?

  • Competitive pay
  • Stable, full-time employment
  • Opportunities for growth and advancement
  • Team-oriented work environment
  • Training and development opportunities
  • Comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees

Apply today and become an essential part of keeping our production lines moving efficiently and safely!

About Dessert Holdings

Dessert Holdings is North America's fastest-growing premium dessert company, bringing unparalleled dessert experiences to both retail and foodservice customers.The company, headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota, is a collection of premium dessert companies and brands: Steven Charles, The Original Cakerie, Lawler's Desserts, Atlanta Cheesecake Company, Dianne's Fine Desserts, Kenny's Great Pies and Willamette Valley Pie Co.. Dessert Holdings is owned by Bain Capital, employing more than 3,200 people across nine North American manufacturing facilities.

EEO Statement

Dessert Holdings and its related entities provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Numbers & Facts

LocationLe Center, Minnesota

Skills

  • Bakeryunmatched
  • Computer Skillsunmatched
  • Continuous Improvementunmatched
  • Corporate Policiesunmatched
  • Detail Orientedunmatched
  • ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
  • English Languageunmatched
  • Food Productionunmatched
  • Food Qualityunmatched
  • Food Safetyunmatched
  • Forkliftunmatched
  • High School Diplomaunmatched
  • Inventory Transactionsunmatched
  • Lift/Move 20 Poundsunmatched
  • Lift/Move 50 Poundsunmatched
  • Manufacturingunmatched
  • Manufacturing Operationsunmatched
  • Mathematicsunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Pallet Jackunmatched
  • Physical Demandsunmatched
  • Product Supportunmatched
  • Production Supportunmatched
  • Retailunmatched
  • Safety Equipmentunmatched
  • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
  • Team Buildingunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Training/Teachingunmatched
  • Warehousingunmatched

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