2nd Shift Material Handler - Beverage Manufacturing

Fortress Nutrition, LLC; New Berlin (WI); On-site; USD 23,866 - 33,992; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (PTO) Package

Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan with Company Match

$1,000 Referral Bonus - Uncapped

Double Time Pay for 50+ Hours Per Week!

Job summary

A Food and Beverage Company located in New Berlin, Wisconsin, is hiring a 2nd Shift Material Handler. This role requires operating stand-up forklifts and maintaining inventory within the warehouse. Ideal candidates have at least 2 years of material handling experience, preferably in the food industry, and possess strong communication skills. The position offers a pay rate of $21.00 per hour plus benefits like paid time off, health insurance, and a 401(k) plan with company match.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a material handling role, preferably in Food/Beverage manufacturing.
• Must be able to proficiently read, write, and communicate in English.
• Ability to work overtime and/or weekends to meet business needs.

Responsibilities

• Operate the Raymond Stand‑Up Pacer and Stand‑Up Reach Trucks in the warehouse.
• Maintain inventory and ensure proper documentation.
• Comply with safety standards and maintain a clean work environment.

Skills

Stand‑Up Forklift operation

Material handling

Reliability

Punctuality

Teamwork

Good communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Tools

Raymond Stand‑Up Pacer

Stand‑Up Reach Trucks

Job description

Fortress Nutrition is actively hiring for an experienced 2nd Shift Material Handler to work in our warehouse. The right candidate will have previous experience in Stand‑Up Forklift/Stand‑Up Reach Truck, preferably in the Food and Beverage Industry, not required, and have a stable work history with previous employers.

Must be able to be accountable to the company's need for overtime & weekend work as required.

Training Schedule

FIRST SHIFT
1st Shift: Monday-Friday; 8:00am-4:30pm, over‑time and weekends required per production needs

STANDARD SCHEDULE
SECOND SHIFT
2nd Shift: Monday-Friday; 2:00pm-10:30pm, over‑time and weekends required per production needs

What You'll Do

• Operate the Raymond Stand‑Up Pacer and/or Stand‑Up Reach Trucks to load/unload trucks, move product/materials, and perform material handling duties working as a team
• Put away finished goods from canning production line to appropriate location within the warehouse
• 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 store productions 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; Adhere to FDA and GMP standards
• Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work environment
• Perform other duties as assigned

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• 2+ years of experience in a material handling role, preferably in Food/Beverage manufacturing or a regulated industry
• Must be able to proficiently read, write, and communicate in English
• Ability to work over‑time and/or weekends in order to complete orders according to business needs
• Reliability, punctuality, strong sense of urgency and safety record

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience driving Raymond Stand‑Up Pacers and Stand‑Up Reach Trucks is strongly desired
• Previous experience with understanding of Food Safety/Quality Programs such as GMPs, Food Safety, etc.

Physical Requirements

• 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; bend at the waist; climb or balance
• Occasionally required to lift, carry, move, push or pull materials, product or equipment up to 50 pounds
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time, up to ten (10) or more hours in a single shift

Why Fortress Nutrition - Check out our Benefits & Perks!!

2nd Shift Material Handle Pay: $21.00 per hour + $1.00 Shift Premium

• Paid Time Off (PTO) Package
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Double Time Pay for 50+ Hours Per Week!
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• HSA Plan Option with Quarterly Company Contribution
• Company Paid Life & AD&D Insurance & Short‑ and Long‑Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match & Aggressive ROI
• Employee Assistance Program
• $1,000 Referral Bonus - Uncapped!
• ...and more!

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please email your resume directly to [e-mail]. Please note, resumes that are not up‑to‑date will not be accepted or receive correspondence back.

Fortress Nutrition is an Equal Opportunity Employer.