Material Handler

J&D SALES INC OF EAU CLAIRE; Altoona (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

J&D SALES INC OF EAU CLAIRE in Altoona, WI is seeking a hands-on warehouse associate to plan and move materials, operate forklift, and support production flow. You will collaborate with shift leads to position stock, label items, and keep production areas organized.

The role emphasizes safety, daily inventory records, and teamwork. You will maintain clean aisles, monitor staging areas, and assist shipping and receiving to ensure timely material movement.

Responsibilities

• Review work orders and coordinate with department leads to set up production lines.
• Inspect forklift at start of shift and follow safety checklist; report defects immediately.
• Move freight, stock, and materials to and from storage, production, and shipping areas.
• Attach identifying tags to products and verify labeling.
• Ensure that job materials and packaging materials are available at work stations.
• Communicate with department leads to maintain a smooth flow of materials.
• Assist shipping and receiving in the efficient removal of materials.
• Record units handled on daily production sheets.
• Restock, clean, and reorganize the production floor.
• Check that staged products are in safe waiting areas.
• Keep aisles and fire doors clear of materials.
• Fix, band, color code, and dispose of pallets.
• Assist lead with anchoring and realignment of racking.
• Maintain daily inventory records for production materials.
• Communicate with and assist other workers in the work area.
• Follow safety precautions and use protective equipment.
• Identify and correct safety hazards in the work area.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Generate team spirit and maintain a positive workplace attitude.

Job description

Responsible for planning, maneuvering, monitoring, and proper placement of product and material movement through production areas to maintain efficient plant operations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Review work orders and provide assistance and coordination with department leads to set up production lines.
• Inspect forklift at the beginning of each shift and follow designated checklist. Report all defects/concerns to supervisor/manager immediately. Submit checklist daily to supervisor/manager.
• Move freight, stock, and other materials to and from storage, production, powder coating, shipping and receiving, and outside areas to proper locations.
• Attach identifying tags to products and verify that every item is properly labeled, even if product has already been labeled.
• Ensure that job materials and packaging materials are available at work stations as required.
• Communicate frequently with department leads to provide for the constant flow of materials.
• Assist shipping and receiving department in the efficient removal of materials from containers and as otherwise needed.
• Record number of units handled and moved using daily production sheets.
• Restock, clean, and re-organize production floor as needed.
• Check that product staged and waiting to be used is placed in safe areas.
• Keep all aisle ways and fire doors free of materials.
• Fix, band, color code, and dispose of pallets.
• Assist lead with certain servicing operations, such as anchoring and realignment of racking.
• Maintain daily inventory records for production materials.
• Communicate with and assist other workers in work area.
• Follow good housekeeping practices within the facility, including effective use of all warehouse space and in external staging areas.
• Follow all safety precautions and use protective equipment as required.
• Identify and immediately correct any safety hazards in work area.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.
• Responsible for generating team spirit and creating and maintaining a personal attitude and work environment that fosters the highest level of employee cooperation, morale and satisfaction.