3rd Shift Materials Technician - Inventory & Forklift

Poclain; Sturtevant (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Poclain is seeking a Materials Technician for the 3rd shift to ensure efficient material flow, accurate inventory, and safe handling throughout manufacturing and distribution. You will move, store, and track inventory, execute cycles counts, and support production needs with timely system transactions.

You’ll work in a team to uphold safety, quality, and 5S standards, while maintaining logs and reports, and following all procedures.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately.
• Basic computer proficiency for inventory systems and data entry.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, wash, pick, package, and ship materials per procedures.
• Load/unload trucks and coordinate dispatch activities.
• Operate material handling equipment including forklifts.
• Perform cycle counts and maintain inventory records.
• Execute inventory transactions related to manufacturing, procurement, and shipping.
• Manage Kanban processes and FIFO material issuance.
• Monitor inventory levels and report shortages/discrepancies.
• Maintain logs, documentation, and reports.
• Support 5S and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Safety-conscious

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

Poclain is seeking a Materials Technician for the 3rd shift to ensure efficient material flow, accurate inventory, and safe handling throughout manufacturing and distribution. You will move, store, and track inventory, execute cycles counts, and support production needs with timely system transactions.

You’ll work in a team to uphold safety, quality, and 5S standards, while maintaining logs and reports, and following all procedures.