1st Shift Material Handler

Fortress Nutrition, LLC; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food and beverage industry is seeking a 1st Shift Material Handler to support production and distribution. The role involves maintaining inventory, preparing products for shipment, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates will have previous material handling experience and strong organizational skills. This position offers a competitive hourly wage with overtime opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO) Package

401K with Company Match

Affordable Insurance for Family

Paid Holidays

Referral Bonuses

Qualifications

• 2+ years of material handling experience required.
• Must be able to meet production standards and follow work instructions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain inventory by identifying, labeling, and placing materials.
• Prepare finished stock for shipment by identifying, pulling, and packing products.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Word

Job description

Fortress Nutrition is actively hiring for a 1^st Shift Material Handler to work on our Beverage Canning Line.

Standard Schedule:

1^st Shift (8:00am-4:30pm), Monday-Friday, OT and weekends as needed



Job Summary: Working as part of the Warehouse team under supervision of the Warehouse Supervisor, the Material Handler will maintain production and distribution of products by pulling orders from inventory, delivering production materials and supplies, and staging finished products. This position will prepare finished stock for shipment by identifying, pulling, packing, crating, loading, and securing product for our facility.

What You'll Do:

• Maintain inventory by identifying, labeling, and placing materials and supplies in stock, recording location of inventory.


• Locate materials and supplies by pulling and verifying materials and supplies listed on production orders.


• Maintain in-process inventory at work centers by delivering and opening materials and supplies.


• Efficiently stack and safely stores products in their designated area.


• Document material and supply disposition by recording units delivered and location of units.


• Receive credit-return material and supplies from production by verifying materials and supplies code and lot number and quantity, placing materials in stock.


• Prepare finished stock for shipment by identifying, pulling, packing, crating, loading, and securing product.


• Document product shipments by recording units shipped.


• Maintain material handling equipment by completing pre-use inspections and making operator repairs.


• Comply with OSHA standards; Learn and adhere to FDA and GMP standards.


• Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work environment.


• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.


• Performs other duties as assigned by leadership.


• What We're Looking For:


• High school diploma or equivalent required


• 2+ years of material handling (preferably stand up reach truck) experience is required


• Basic computer skills (MS Office, Excel and Word)


• Excellent organizational, time management and communication skills


• Dealing with complexity, analyzing information, and inventory control


• Punctuality, reliability and exceptional work ethic are essential


• Must be able to meet production standards and follow work instructions.


• Ability to solve problems, work independently and collaboratively with others


• Ability to easily adapt to changes in priorities


• May work overtime, evenings, or weekends in order to complete work, as directed and authorized by management


• Frequently required to stand; walk; talk or hear; reach above shoulders; use hands to finger, handle, grasp, pinch or touch objects, controls, tools or equipment; kneel, crouch and use foot/feet to operate machinery


• Occasionally required to lift, carry, move, push or pull materials, product or equipment up to 50 pounds; bend at the waist; climb or balance


• Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time, up to eight (8) or more hours in a single shift

What Your Compensation Package Will Look Like:

• $21.00 per hour


• Double Pay for Overtime >50 Hours Per Week - AND Any Weekend Work!


• Paid Time Off (PTO) Package


• 8 Paid Holidays


• 401K with GREAT Company Match


• Affordable Insurance For You & Your Family - Medical, Dental, and Vision


• HSA Medical Plan Option with Quarterly Company Contribution


• Company Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability and Life & AD&D


• $1,000 Referral Bonuses - Uncapped!

The right candidate will have previous experience in the food and beverage industry, ability to troubleshoot, and stable work history with previous employers.



To apply for this position, please email your resume directly to [e-mail].



Fortress Nutrition is an Equal Opportunity Employer.