Loader Operator- Shipping

Buechel Stone Corporation; Chilton (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

Buechel Stone Corporation, a family-owned stone company headquartered in Wisconsin, is hiring a Loader Operator - Shipping to load outgoing materials and unload incoming items using a front-end loader or forklift. This role requires attention to safety, accuracy in material handling, and team collaboration in a manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities include processing returns, shipping paperwork, and inventory control.

Qualifications

• Certification in loader and forklift operation is required or training provided on site.
• Ability to operate forklift and other heavy equipment.
• Proactive, able to work with minimal supervision and with others.
• Data entry, math and computer skills needed.
• Written and verbal communication in English required.

Responsibilities

• Participate in stretching program as required.
• Receive directions from Operations Manager.
• Verify tools and equipment are in proper condition.
• Follow all safety regulations and quality standards.
• Verify quantity & quality of incoming material.
• Ensure packaging is secure, labeled properly, and stored correctly.
• Load/unload trucks for outside contractors, customers, and materials.
• Complete return processing and required communication for operations.
• Conduct daily inspections on material handling equipment.
• Process shipping paperwork and maintain organized work area.
• Perform stock inventory and supply production with needed materials.
• Prepare finished stock for designated areas and shipping.

Skills

Data entry

Math skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

Forklift certification

Job description

Schedule: 1st shift, Monday - Friday

Pay: Minimum starting rate $18.50/hour, based on experience

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, 8 Paid Holidays, Paid Birthday Off, Paid Vacation, Paid Annual Volunteer Day, Extreme Anniversary Program, and 401(k) Plan

About Us:

Buechel Stone is a family owned and operated company that is headquartered out of Wisconsin with production facilities in Kansas and North Carolina. We are a natural stone company that prides itself on being THE BEST EXPERIENCE in natural stone for both our customers and employees.

About You:

How do you know if Buechel Stone is the right place for you? Simple. Are you looking for a place where the ownership group CARES about their employees? Do you OWN up to tasks and jobs that you have and have INTEGRITY when things are not going right? Do you like to have FUN and GET STUFF DONE? If these are resonating with you, then you are in the right place.

In Short:

The Loader Operator- Shipping is responsible for loading outgoing materials and unloading incoming materials to designated areas as assigned. The work often involves picking and staging finished products for orders. Motorized equipment such as a front-end loader or forklift are used to move materials to and from storage, production areas, and trucks. The loader operator-shipping is also responsible for processing all return, receiving, and shipping paperwork.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Participate in mandatory stretching exercise program
• Receive direction and work orders from the Operations Manager
• Verify that tools and equipment are in proper working condition
• Follow all safety regulations
• Verify the accuracy of quantity and quality of incoming material
• Make sure packaging is secure and intact, labeled properly, and placed in designated area
• Load/unload trucks for outside contractors, customers, and raw stone materials
• Handle returns by completing Operations Return process and required communication
• Keep all material handling equipment in the best condition by conducting daily inspection
• Ensure product meets quality standards
• Process required paperwork
• Maintain an organized and neat work area
• Take inventory of stock and/or finished product
• Supply production with needed materials from inventory
• Place finished stock in designated area
• Computer entry of inventory and loads ready for shipping
• Setup orders for shipping as required
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

• Certification in loader and forklift operation- Training and certification are provided on site
• Knowledge of operating heavy equipment or forklift experience
• Able to work with minimal supervision, be proactive, and able to work with others
• Data entry, math and computer skills
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to read, write and speak English
• Have the ability to lift objects weighing between 50-100 pounds

Competencies:

• Detailed oriented
• Ability to adapt to varying work environments
• Ability to work independently and as a team
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Dependable
• Effective leadership and team management skills

Work Conditions:

Works in indoor and outdoor conditions including varying weather and environments

Buechel Stone Corp will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the FCO