Lead Material Handler – 2nd Shift, Growth & Safety

Kapco, Inc.; Town of Grafton (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Kapco Metal Stamping in Grafton, WI is seeking a Material Handler Lead on the 2nd shift to drive material flow, coordinate in-plant materials, and support production teams.

You will lead a team, manage forklift operations, ensure safe handling, inventory accuracy, and timely delivery of parts and containers across departments. The role emphasizes collaboration, leadership, and adherence to safety standards, with growth opportunities within Kapco's manufacturing family.

Qualifications

• Lead a team that handles in-plant materials.
• Must be able to plan for movement of needed parts and material for production.
• Safety team member and leader.
• Forklift certification program involvement.
• Keeps materials organized and accessible.

Responsibilities

• Lead and work with a team that handles in-plant materials.
• Picks up and delivers raw materials, work in process inventory, and packaging supplies, as needed, to and from the presses and shipping areas.
• Loads coils.
• Returns correctly identified materials to proper location in inventory.
• Supply weld cells.
• Disposes of scrap.
• Performs necessary identification and inventory paperwork.
• Successfully completes forklift certification program.
• Practices safe and alert material handling at all times.
• Performs pre-shift maintenance checks of designated forklift equipment and associated record keeping.
• Assists production operators with timely delivery of products and containers, as needed.
• Works between departments.
• Safety team member and leader.
• Keeps team engaged through communication and enthusiasm.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Team leadership

Materials handling

Inventory management

Forklift operation

Safety leadership

Job description

Kapco Metal Stamping in Grafton, WI is seeking a Material Handler Lead on the 2nd shift to drive material flow, coordinate in-plant materials, and support production teams.

You will lead a team, manage forklift operations, ensure safe handling, inventory accuracy, and timely delivery of parts and containers across departments. The role emphasizes collaboration, leadership, and adherence to safety standards, with growth opportunities within Kapco's manufacturing family.