Assoc I, Materials

Wausau Region Chamber of Commerce; Town of Wausau (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Wausau Region Chamber of Commerce is seeking a Material Handler who coordinates the inbound, storage and outbound movement of materials on site in Wausau, WI. This role supports production schedules and ensures inventories are secure, identified and accessible to authorized personnel.

You will operate box sealers and material-handling equipment, prepare boxes, label packages, and maintain GMP compliance while meeting deadlines on the 1st shift (5am–1:30pm, M-F).

Qualifications

• High school diploma with at least 1 year of production or related experience.
• Ability to lift objects weighing between 25-50 pounds frequently.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Good verbal communication skills.
• Must have effective problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare boxes for packing and shipping and operate box sealers proficiently.
• Identify different product cartons, product numbers, date code boxes, and detect any issues with products in boxes.
• Report abnormalities to the lead packer or supervisor and learn identification for packing.
• Proper making of skids and crates.
• Recognize and identify materials and how to package them appropriately.
• Operate hydraulic jack lift or powered industrial equipment to move finished goods and other materials.
• Plastic wraps and or band cartons to pallet and crate.
• Mark packages with product identification, order number, address, or other identifying data on visible portion of bundle or shipping ticket.
• Count boxes on skids to assure that the quantity is correct according to the product number before it is wrapped.
• Perform basic math with two-digit numbers and use American weight, volume, and distance units.
• Regular and punctual attendance; consistently adhere to the assigned work schedule.
• Comply with all GMP requirements and adhere to all CFS safety policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Self-starter

Independent worker

Time management

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Pallet jack

Box sealer

Box packing equipment

Job description

Reports to: Materials Management Supervisor

Location: On Site, Wausau, WI

Shift/Hours: 1st shift/5am-1:30pm M-F

About the role:The Material Handler coordinates the inbound, storage and outbound movement of raw materials, components and finished goods. The Material Handler will define production schedules to optimize inventory levels and customer delivery along with ensuring that inventories are secure, properly identified and easily accessible to the authorized personnel.

Key Responsibilities:

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time.

• Essential Functions | Accountabilities | Performance Measures
  • Prepare boxes for packing and shipping, stack full boxes on a skid, and operate box sealers proficiently.
  • Identify different product cartons, product numbers, date code boxes, and detect any issues with products in boxes.
  • Report abnormalities to the lead packer or supervisor and learn identification for packing.
  • Proper making of skids and crates.
  • Recognize and identify materials and how to package them appropriately.
  • Operate hydraulic jack lift or powered industrial equipment to move finished goods and other materials.
  • Plastic wraps and or band cartons to pallet and crate.
  • Mark packages with product identification, order number, address, or other identifying data on visible portion of bundle or shipping ticket.
  • Count boxes on skids to assure that the quantity is correct according to the product number before it is wrapped.
  • Perform basic math with two-digit numbers and use American weight, volume, and distance units.
  • Regular and punctual attendance; consistently adhere to the assigned work schedule.
  • Comply with all GMP requirements and a dhere to all CFS safety policies and procedures.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Education, Experience and Skills:

• High school diploma with at least 1 year of production or related experience.
• Must be a self-starter and be able to work independently.
• Ability to lift objects weighing between 25-50 pounds frequently.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Good verbal communication skills.
• Must have effective problem-solving and critical thinking skills to quickly resolve issues.
• Effective team management skills.