Material Handler

Manpower Group (USA); Franklin (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The Material Handler at Franklin, WI supports food manufacturing operations by operating a stand-up forklift and safely moving, staging, and storing raw materials, packaging, and finished goods.

This role emphasizes accurate inventory handling in line with safety, sanitation, and food quality standards, with opportunities to contribute across Production, Warehouse, and Quality teams.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2–4 years of manufacturing experience; lead experience preferred.
• Stand-up forklift certification or proof of certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and material-handling equipment safely.
• Supply production and packaging lines with required materials.
• Load/unload trailers and verify counts and documentation.
• Perform material movements and system transactions (scanning, labeling, inventory).
• Inspect materials for damage, contamination, or labeling errors.
• Maintain FIFO/FEFO material rotation.
• Follow GMP, safety, and sanitation standards.
• Keep warehouse, docks, and staging areas clean and organized.
• Assist with cycle counts and inventory audits.
• Communicate with Production, Warehouse, and Quality teams.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory management

Safety & sanitation

Communication

Leadership potential

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Stand-up forklift

Pallet jack

Job description

Job Title:Material Handler
Location:Franklin, WI
Schedule: all shift available(AWS Schedule)
Pay Rate Range: $22.50-$24.50

Job Summary

The Material Handler supports food manufacturing operations by operating a stand-up forklift and safely moving, staging, and storing raw materials, packaging, and finished goods. This role ensuresaccurateinventory handling while following all safety, sanitation, and food quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and material‑handlingequipment safely
• Supply production and packaging lines with required materials
• Load/unload trailers and verify counts and documentation
• Perform material movements and system transactions (scanning, labeling, inventory)
• Inspect materials for damage, contamination, or labeling errors
• Maintain FIFO/FEFO material rotation
• Follow GMP, safety, and sanitation standards
• Keepwarehouse, docks, and staging areas clean and organized
• Assistwith cycle counts and inventory audits
• Communicatewith Production, Warehouse, and Quality teams
• High school diploma or GED required
• 2–4 years of experience in a manufacturing environment; prior lead or supervisory experience preferred
• Working knowledge of production processes, safety standards, and GMP/SQF requirements
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to lead, coach, and work effectively with diverse teams and cross-functional partners

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Must have stand-up forklift experience and provide proof of forklift certification
• Ability to stand, walk, and perform physical tasks for extended periods
• Regularly lift and move up to 50pounds;occasionally more withassistance
• Work in environments with varying temperatures, noise levels, and humidity
• Must be able to work assigned shifts, including weekends, holidays, and overtime asrequired

Why Join Us?

• Front-line leadership opportunity with hands-on impact
• Collaborative team environment focused on safety, quality, and performance
• Growth and development opportunities within manufacturing operations

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells

ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells –creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.