2nd Shift Material Handler

MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORP; Town of Mukwonago (WI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Milwaukee Tool, a leader in professional construction solutions, is seeking a Material Handler to support our Brookfield, Wisconsin manufacturing operations. The role focuses on moving materials, replenishing stock, and ensuring inventory accuracy to keep production running smoothly.

You'll operate forklifts and related equipment, work with ERP systems, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet production needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 1 year of material handling, warehouse, manufacturing, or distribution experience.
• Previous forklift experience preferred.
• Ability to safely operate forklifts, electric hoists, and other powered industrial equipment.
• Basic computer skills and experience working with inventory management or ERP systems preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to inventory accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication skills and a positive, team-oriented attitude.
• Preferred experience in manufacturing or production environment.
• Experience using RF scanners, handheld terminals, or inventory tracking systems.

Responsibilities

• Move raw materials, work-in-process (WIP), and finished goods throughout the facility.
• Supply production lines with materials needed to support manufacturing operations.
• Load and unload pallets, totes, trays, and other containers.
• Safely operate forklifts, electric hoists, and other material handling equipment.
• Receive, store, and transport incoming and outgoing materials to designated locations.
• Use handheld scanners and ERP systems to locate inventory and complete inventory transactions.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and support cycle count activities.
• Complete daily equipment inspections and safety checklists.
• Follow all safety policies and procedures.
• Cross-train in multiple warehouse and material handling functions to support team needs.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory accuracy

Team player

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

ERP systems

RF scanners

Job description

Material Handler Job Description: Join our manufacturing team as a Material Handler, where you'll play a critical role in keeping production running smoothly. This position is responsible for receiving, storing, transporting, and replenishing materials throughout the facility while maintaining accurate inventory records and supporting production operations. This is a 2nd shift position. Our 2nd shift hours are 3:00pm to 11:00pm.

What You’ll Do

• Move raw materials, work-in-process (WIP), and finished goods throughout the facility
• Supply production lines with materials needed to support manufacturing operations
• Load and unload pallets, totes, trays, and other containers
• Safely operate forklifts, electric hoists, and other material handling equipment
• Receive, store, and transport incoming and outgoing materials to designated locations
• Use handheld scanners and ERP systems to locate inventory and complete inventory transactions
• Maintain accurate inventory records and support cycle count activities
• Complete daily equipment inspections and safety checklists
• Follow all safety policies and procedures
• Cross-train in multiple warehouse and material handling functions to support team needs

The Material Handler is responsible for safely moving, storing, and replenishing materials throughout the manufacturing facility to support production operations. This role operates forklifts and other material handling equipment, maintains inventory accuracy through ERP transactions, and ensures raw materials, work-in-process, and finished goods are delivered to the right location at the right time.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• Minimum 1 year of material handling, warehouse, manufacturing, or distribution experience
• Previous forklift experience preferred
• Ability to safely operate forklifts, electric hoists, and other powered industrial equipment
• Basic computer skills and experience working with inventory management or ERP systems preferred
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to inventory accuracy
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong communication skills and a positive, team-oriented attitude
• Preferred Experience Manufacturing or production environment experience
• Experience using RF scanners, handheld terminals, or inventory tracking systems Shipping, receiving, inventory control, or warehouse experience

Why Join Us?

• Stable, growing manufacturing environment
• Opportunities for training and advancement
• Team-oriented culture
• Safety-focused workplace

Milwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer. Milwaukee Tool, founded in 1924, is a global leader in delivering innovative solutions to the professional construction trades that increase productivity and safety. Milwaukee® is known for their world-leading M12™, M18™, and MX FUEL™ cordless systems, the ground-breaking performance of their cordless innovations, safety solutions, battery-powered outdoor power equipment, jobsite lighting and clean-up, time-saving accessories, and innovative hand tool and PACKOUT™ Modular Storage Products. The company is dedicated to delivering a steady stream of advanced, trade‑specific solutions. Milwaukee Tool is a Brookfield, Wisconsin-based subsidiary of Techtronic Industries Co. Ltd. (TTI) (HKEx stock code: 669, ADR symbol: TTNDY). For more information on the full line of Milwaukee® products, please call 1-800-SAWDUST or visit Milwaukee Tool.