Distribution Material Handler Lead/Back Up Driver

Wausau Supply Company; Jacksonville (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Employee stock ownership

ESOP

401K

Employee assistance program

Advancement opportunities

Training and development

Employee purchase program

Job summary

Wausau Supply Company is seeking a Material Handler Lead for 2nd shift to oversee routine warehouse tasks and mentor teammates. You will read work-orders, stock and move materials, and help maintain production flow with forklift operations.

We value safety, reliability, and teamwork as you ensure on-time material delivery and quality. This leadership role comes with ESOP ownership and opportunities for advancement within the organization.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to analyze and solve issues with attention to detail.
• Capable of collaborating within a team environment.
• Prior warehouse leadership or mentoring experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Read work-orders and perform tasks as assigned by management.
• Fully stock and locate materials in the warehouse/production area.
• Move materials to assemblers to keep lines productive.
• Operate forklifts and load trucks as required.
• Mentor Material Handlers and ensure safety and efficiency.
• Attach labels and documents to products and packages.
• Maintain daily production goals and clean work areas.
• Notify management of mechanical or material issues.

Skills

Effective communication

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

• Job Category Warehouse, Transportation
• Employee Type Non-Exempt FT

Description

WHO WE ARE:

Founded in 1947 and headquartered in Schofield, Wisconsin, Wausau Supply Company has a history of providing top-quality building materials to authorized retailers across the United States. As a proud 100% employee-owned company, we are dedicated to not only serving our customers but also ensuring that our employees have a direct stake in our success. We distribute building materials from the industry’s leading manufacturers to authorized retailers from the western Rocky Mountains to the east coast. In addition to our distribution capabilities, Wausau Supply Company is known for its high-quality manufactured brands, including Diamond Kote Siding System, Waudena, ChamClad and Taylor Entrance Systems. These brands reflect our commitment to innovation, safety, service and integrity. Our territory continues to expand as we continuously strive to meet the demands of our customers with nineteen distribution centers and five fabrication and finishing facilities across the United States.

At Wausau Supply Company, we are driven by a passion for excellence and a dedication to service, ensuring that we remain a trusted partner in the building materials industry for generations to come.

BENEFITS we offer:

• + $3000 Sign on Bonus
• + 3 weeks paid vacation within 1 st year
• + 9paid holidays
• + 100% Employee Owned
• + Employee Stock Ownership Program
• ~Employer funded with an average retirement contribution of up to $4 per hour
• + 401K Retirement Fund - Additional opportunity for employee to contribute
• + Employee Assistance Program
• + Opportunity for advancement
• + Training and development
• + Employee Material Purchase Program

WHAT THIS ROLE WILL BE DOING:

Duties to include, (but not limited to):

• Reads work-orders and performs work as assigned by department management team
• Fully stocks and locates materials within the warehouse/production facility
• Responsible for movement of materials to assemblers to keep production lines moving in a timely manner
• Perform and oversee tasks associated with loading trucks which include forklift operations
• Act as a mentor to Material Handlers
• Attach appropriate labels, documents, tags to products and/or packages
• Maintain and meet daily production goals
• Perform general labor related tasks within the production facility
• Notify management of any mechanical or material issues
• Maintain a clean and safe work area
• Other duties as assigned

Material Handler Lead - 2nd Shift Demonstrates:

• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to analyze and solve problems
• High level of detail and ability to determine adequate quality control
• Ability to work as part of a team

Education / Experience:

• High school diploma and 1 year related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Working Demands / Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 50-75 pounds at those times when assistance is needed on production floor.
• Work schedule consists of Mon-Friday, working an anticipated 10-12 hour daily shift.
• When warranted, after hours availability is required as business demands dictate.

Reports to: Material Handling Supervisor

Conclusion: The Material Handler Lead will exemplify the high standards that have come to be associated with WSC. As an ESOP owner, acting with honor, integrity, and positivity is imperative. The Material Handler Lead - 2nd Shift prime objective is to read work orders, following oral instructions to ascertain materials to be moved while ensuring efficiency and product quality.