Fabrication Material Handler: Efficient Inventory & Staging

Dane Manufacturing Company; Waunakee (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Dane Manufacturing Company in Wisconsin is seeking a Material Handler to move, stage, and inventory raw materials, WIP, and finished goods in a metal fabrication shop. You will load/unload deliveries, verify materials, and ensure accurate storage and documentation, while following safety rules.

The role supports production by maintaining organized staging areas, assisting with packaging, and coordinating with line teams to meet production schedules.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–3 years of material handling or warehousing experience preferred.
• Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification required.
• Experience in metal fabrication/industrial environment is desirable.
• Ability to read work orders, shipping documents, and material tags.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in handling inventory.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload, move, and stage raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods.
• Verify material type, size, and quantity against work orders or documents.
• Deliver raw materials to workstations according to production schedules.
• Store and organize materials in racks, bins, or designated areas.
• Maintain accurate inventory records, counts, and transfers.
• Assist with packaging, labeling, and preparing parts for shipment.
• Report damaged or nonconforming materials to supervision.
• Support recycling, scrap handling, and waste disposal; follow safety rules.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Organization

Reading orders

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

Pallet jacks

Overhead cranes/hoists

Inventory scanners

Job description

Dane Manufacturing Company in Wisconsin is seeking a Material Handler to move, stage, and inventory raw materials, WIP, and finished goods in a metal fabrication shop. You will load/unload deliveries, verify materials, and ensure accurate storage and documentation, while following safety rules.

The role supports production by maintaining organized staging areas, assisting with packaging, and coordinating with line teams to meet production schedules.