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We're looking for someone who is *reliable, willing to learn, works hard, and takes pride in doing the job right.*\n\nThe ideal candidate will have:\n\n* Previous forklift experience preferred\n* Basic computer skills\n* Experience with inventory systems is a plus\n* Strong attention to detail\n* Good organizational skills\n* Ability to work independently and as part of a team\n* Dependable attendance and a strong work ethic\n* Willingness to work outdoors year-round\n* A safety-first attitude\n\nPhysical Requirements\n\nThis is an active, physical position. You should be comfortable:\n\n* Lifting and moving materials regularly\n* Standing and walking throughout the workday\n* Bending, reaching, and performing physical labor\n* Working outdoors in varying weather conditions\n* Safely operating forklifts and other equipment\n\nAbout SJF Material Handling\n\nFounded in *1979*, SJF Material Handling has built a strong reputation as a leader in material handling equipment and warehouse solutions.\n\nWe're proud to have been recognized among *Minnesota's Best Companies to Work For* by Minnesota Business Magazine.\n\n*If you're dependable, hardworking, and ready to join a great team, we'd like to hear from you!*\n\n*Apply today and join the SJF Material Handling team!*\n\nJob Type: Full-time\n\nPay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour\n\nExpected hours: 40.0 per week\n\nBenefits:\n* Dental insurance\n* Health insurance\n* Life insurance\n* Paid time off\n* Vision insurance\n\nExperience:\n* Forklift Operators: 1 year (Preferred)\n* Warehouse : 1 year (Preferred)\n\nAbility to Commute:\n* Winsted, MN 55395 (Required)\n\nWork Location: In person","company":"Sjf Material Handling","rawCompany":"sjf material handling","city":"Winsted","state":"CT","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-09-04T10:33:24.890Z","occupations":[{"code":"53-7051.00","title":"Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators","slug":"industrial-truck-and-tractor-operators"},{"code":"53-7062.00","title":"Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand","slug":"laborers-and-freight-stock-and-material-movers-hand"},{"code":"53-7199.00","title":"Material Moving Workers, All Other","slug":"material-moving-workers-all-other"}],"industries":[{"code":"493110","title":"General Warehousing and Storage","slug":"general-warehousing-and-storage"},{"code":"493190","title":"Other Warehousing and Storage","slug":"other-warehousing-and-storage"},{"code":"488320","title":"Marine Cargo Handling","slug":"marine-cargo-handling"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Material Handler/Forklift Operator","description":"Material Handler / Forklift OperatorSJF Material Handling Inc. — Winsted, MN\n\n*Looking for a great job with a 4-day workweek?*\nSJF Material Handling is looking for a dependable, hardworking *Material Handler / Forklift Operator* to join our growing team in Winsted, Minnesota.\n\nIf you like working with your hands, staying active, operating equipment, and *don't want to sit behind a desk all day*, this could be a great opportunity for you!\n\n⭐ Why Work at SJF?\n\n* *4-day workweek — 10-hour shifts*\n* Be part of a growing Minnesota company\n* Work in a hands-on, active environment\n* Primarily work outdoors in our yard\n* Opportunity to operate forklifts and other equipment\n* Work with a great team\n* No two days are exactly the same\n\nWhat You'll Do\n\nAs a Material Handler / Forklift Operator, you'll play an important role in keeping our operations running smoothly.\n\nYour day-to-day responsibilities will include:\n\n* Pick and prepare customer orders for shipment\n* Pull materials and equipment for our internal shop\n* Load and unload incoming and outgoing products\n* Operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment\n* Help maintain accurate inventory\n* Inspect incoming shipments for accuracy and damage\n* Keep the yard clean, organized, and safe\n* Follow all company safety procedures\n* Work outdoors in Minnesota weather throughout the year\n\nWhat We're Looking For\n\nYou don't have to know everything on day one. 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