Material Handler

Shelby American, Inc.; Beaver Dam (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in commercial printing seeks Material Handlers who will manage packaging and shipment of products. Candidates should possess a high school diploma and some material management experience. Responsibilities involve operating machinery and ensuring accurate tracking of inventory. Competitive pay and benefits are offered, including medical, dental, and educational assistance.

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of material management experience preferred.
• Ability to read work instructions and memos.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts and pallet jacks to move items.
• Pack materials for shipment to prevent damage.
• Check incoming shipments for order accuracy.

Skills

Effective communications

Basic math skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Job description

Description

We are currently looking for Material Handlers to join the Mittera family where ideas are valued, and internal mobility is promoted! In our production facilities, Material Handlers find products on shelves, wrap or package them appropriately, and place them on delivery trucks; they may also take products off of trucks and put them on shelves. Thanks to our material handlers, customer orders can be fulfilled and moved quickly.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operates forklifts, pallet jacks, and other lift machinery to move items onto and off trucks, loading docks, or appropriate production areas

• Reads and understands the job ticket and other special instructions before beginning the assigned job

• Obtains and records accurate counts of finished products, goods, and/or materials to be shipped and for those received

• Packs materials in a manner that will ensure delivery without damage, following job jacket and/or customer packing specifications as needed

• Identifies contents and number of products using proper labeling methods

• Arranges for shipments and communicates required delivery dates to carriers

• Seeks the most cost-effective methods to ship and maintain a current rate list for carriers as needed

• Obtains correct receipts from carriers with full information confirming shipment and/or delivery

• Keeps an accurate log of all shipments

• Checks incoming shipments of materials and goods to determine if they are the same as ordered, in quantity, quality, brand, and grade, and reports damaged goods to supervisor

• Stores received materials in proper storage areas

• Delivers goods and materials to the proper requisitioning department

• Traces lost or delayed shipments and initiates claims for loss or damage

• Checks the accuracy of all shipping and receiving documents

• Maintains good security habits at the dock doors

• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

Required Skills and Abilities

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
• 1 - 3 years of previous material management experience preferred
• Safely operate a forklift, pallet jack, and any other lift equipment required for the job (following appropriate training)
• Full comprehension in reading work instructions and business memos
• Effective communications skills with all levels within the organization
• Ability to use basic math skills, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, measurements and critical thinking, to solve practical problems
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• Must have the ability to work effectively in stressful situations and meet stringent deadlines
• Be organized and able to plan, prioritize and follow through on projects assigned with minimal supervision
• Has basic computer skills

Physical Requirements

• Requires use of proper body mechanics with pushing, pulling, reaching, lifting, squatting, kneeling and bending
• Pushing/pulling and lifting up to 50 lbs
• Requires fine motor hand and arm movement, manual dexterity and coordination
• Requires near visual acuity
• Requires working around and operating departmental equipment
• Must be able to access and navigate each department in the facility
• Requires the ability to function in a professional manner under stressful circumstances

Work Environmental Factors

The employee is occasionally exposed to hazardous materials. A production employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts.

Mittera is a leading-edge company that provides commercial and digital printing, finishing, graphic design, data analytics, direct mail processing, and fulfillment services. Mittera's full-service approach connects data-driven revelations, bar-raising creative, and expertly printed materials to give our customers' brand recognition it deserves. Competitive compensation and robust benefits plans are offered. Benefits include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life and AD&D Policies
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• 401K with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Volunteer Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Educational Assistance
• Parental Leave
• Advancement Opportunities

Mittera is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

Visit us today at mittera.com or stop by and fill out an application at Mittera location near you!