2nd shift Material Handler opening

Create-A-Pack; Town of Oconomowoc (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Create-A-Pack in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, is seeking dedicated employees for shipping and warehouse functions. Responsibilities include inspecting shipments, preparing items for shipment, and maintaining quality standards throughout the plant.

The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, capable of lifting up to 50 lbs, and possess effective communication skills. This role is vital in supporting the ongoing growth of our operation and ensuring efficient workflows.

Qualifications

• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Mathematical skills for basic calculations.
• Ability to solve practical problems with limited standardization.
• Physical ability to lift heavy objects occasionally.
• Self-motivated with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Inspect incoming shipments for discrepancies.
• Prepare items for shipment according to specifications.
• Label and store materials accurately in the warehouse.
• Perform physical tasks related to inventory management.
• Maintain accurate shipping and receiving documentation.
• Monitor production lines and supply packaging items.
• Audit inventory for accuracy and report discrepancies.

Skills

Effective communication

Mathematical skills

Problem-solving

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Self-motivation

Job description

Create-A-Pack Foods is a food co-packer and manufacturer located in beautiful Lake Country Wisconsin with locations in both Ixonia as well as Oconomowoc. Over the past 20 years, Create-A-Pack has grown from an entrepreneurial vision to a multimillion dollar operation that employs over 200 local employees. As we continue to grow, we are looking for hard working, reliable, and dedicated employees to join our team!

Position Duties & Responsibilities

1. Receives and inspects incoming shipments and trucks for discrepancies and damages and reports problems promptly to the appropriate person.
2. Prepares items for shipment according to customer specifications by retrieving packaging and weighing materials with complete and accurate documentation.
3. Labels and stores materials and supplies within the warehouse and trailers according to part number/ description.
4. Bins to the appropriate location with an RF scan gun by safely performing physical tasks such as lifting, carrying and stacking by hand or safely using material handling equipment.
5. Verifies and signs for incoming deliveries, loads and unloads delivery trailers/trucks by hand or with material handling equipment as needed.
6. Maintains shipping and receiving documentation in a neat and orderly manner.
7. Brings required materials in FIFO to the appropriate production line through verification of the production schedule and pick list.
8. Monitors production lines and supplies packaging items as needed.
9. Uses RF guns to enter completions, generate pallet tags, and locate appropriate storage locations for completed pallets.
10. Returns unused packaging materials post-production to the warehouse by performing physical inventory and scanning to the appropriate locations using RF guns.
11. Audits inventory for accuracy and reports discrepancies to appropriate personnel.
12. Responsible for maintaining quality standards, conditions, and/or specifications throughout the entire plant system.
13. Reports and/or documents any quality related deviations to the appropriate personnel.
14. Reports shipping and receiving details to the appropriate department on a regular and timely basis.

Knowledge, Experience, and Skills

• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and written
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measures, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exist
• Lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally
• Candidate must be self-motivated, and have the ability to work with minimal supervision