2nd Shift Material Handler Trainee (Dept. 530)

Milwaukee Valve Co.; Town of Prairie du Sac (WI); On-site; USD 22,480,365 - 32,017,490; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift premium

$2,000 sign-on bonus

Job summary

Milwaukee Valve Co. is seeking a 2nd Shift Material Handler Trainee for their team in Prairie Du Sac, WI. This full-time position offers a starting wage of $19.78 per hour, along with a 3.5% shift premium and a $2,000 sign-on bonus.

The successful candidate will be responsible for learning safe material handling practices, operating equipment, and maintaining work areas. Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret safety and operation documents.
• Basic mathematical skills such as addition and subtraction.
• Ability to stand or walk for the entire shift.

Responsibilities

• Learn the safe operation of material handling equipment.
• Transport various materials of different sizes and weights.
• Maintain cleanliness of work area and equipment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Safe operation of material handling equipment

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

2nd Shift Material Handler Trainee (Dept. 530)

Job Category: 7H - Trainee

Requisition Number: 2NDSH002664

• Full-Time

Location

Prairie Du Sac, WI

Description

Milwaukee Valve Company is looking for a 2nd Shift Material Handler Trainee to join our Prairie Du Sac, WI team in Department 530. This position has a starting hourly wage of $19.78, plus an additional 3.5% shift premium. This position is eligible for a $2,000 sign‑on bonus. The first half ($1,000) is payable after successful completion of the orientation period and the second half ($1,000) is payable after one year of employment.

The regularly scheduled hours for this position are 2:30 PM–11:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Overtime may become a possibility or even required. When working overtime, the regularly scheduled shift is adjusted by 1–2 hours at either the beginning or end of the shift. Overtime may also be requested or mandatory on Saturday.

All offers of employment made by Milwaukee Valve are contingent upon successfully completing our required drug screen and physical capability tests.

Summary

The Material Handler Trainee will be responsible for learning the safe operation of material handling equipment and transporting various materials and containers of various sizes, shapes, weights, conditions, and degrees of difficulty. The individual will demonstrate accuracy in work and record keeping. Other primary responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the operation of parts washers, chip processing, production saw, floor scrubber/sweeper, and other processing equipment. Use of mobile stairs, scales, hoist, and working at heights may be required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Demonstrates safe operation of material handling equipment.
• Comprehends verbal/written instructions.
• Demonstrates accuracy in work and record keeping.
• Demonstrates attention to detail.
• Demonstrates good organizational skills.
• Adapts to changing work conditions.
• Maintains cleanliness of work area and equipment in a prescribed manner.
• Works scheduled annual inventory days.
• All work is subject to final inspection.
• These skill sets are assessed on or before 90 days for advancement or release.

Other duties may be assigned.

Additional Requirements

Quality: Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.

Quantity: Meets productivity standards; completes work within allotted time; strives to increase productivity; works quickly.

Safety and Security: Observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.

Attendance/Punctuality: Is consistently at work and ready to begin working at their workstation at their scheduled time.

Dependability: Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions.

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED).

Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; ability to communicate effectively.

Mathematical Skills: Basic addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to understand and carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form; ability to deal with problems that arise in standard situations.

Physical Demands: Stand or walk 100% of the shift; frequent bending and lifting 30–40 lb. unassisted and up to 70 lb., occasionally with or without assistance.

Work Environment: May be exposed to moving mechanical parts; heights, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles; noise level is usually loud.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities: This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.