Material Handler

IES Infrastructure; Manitowoc (WI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

401K plan with Employer Contribution

Company Paid Time Off

Company Paid Life Insurance

Medical Coverage

Dental and Vision Coverage

Job summary

IES is seeking a Material Handler to safely move, store, and distribute materials within our Manitowoc facility, ensuring production continuity and inventory accuracy. You will support production with timely material flow and maintain orderly storage areas.

Responsibilities include operating forklifts and pallet jacks, performing cycle counts, and following safety protocols in a fast-paced environment. Prior warehouse/manufacturing experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in material handling, warehousing, or a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Ability to operate forklifts and pallet jacks (certification preferred, onsite training available).
• Basic understanding of inventory control and warehouse management procedures.
• Ability to read work orders, shipping documents, and material specifications.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs., stand, walk, and perform repetitive movements for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Receive, store, and distribute materials, parts, and products to designated areas.
• Load and unload trucks using forklifts, pallet jacks, or other material handling equipment.
• Ensure materials are delivered to production lines in a timely and accurate manner.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and conduct cycle counts as needed.
• Organize and maintain storage areas to optimize space and accessibility.
• Follow safety protocols for handling hazardous materials and operating equipment.
• Assist in packaging, labeling, and preparing shipments for delivery.
• Communicate inventory shortages or discrepancies to the supervisor.
• Keep work areas clean and free from safety hazards.

Skills

Material handling

Attention to detail

Fast-paced environment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

Pallet jack operation

Job description

General Job Description

Department: Warehouse/Manufacturing

Reports To: Production Supervisor/Warehouse Manager

Classification: Non-Exempt

Job Summary

The Material Handler is responsible for the safe and efficient handling, movement, storage, and distribution of raw materials, components, and finished products within the facility. This role ensures that production teams have the necessary materials to meet production schedules while maintaining inventory accuracy and following safety protocols. The ideal candidate will have experience in a warehouse or manufacturing environment and be proficient in operating material handling equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive, store, and distribute materials, parts, and products to designated areas.
• Load and unload trucks using forklifts, pallet jacks, or other material handling equipment.
• Ensure materials are delivered to production lines in a timely and accurate manner.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and conduct cycle counts as needed.
• Organize and maintain storage areas to optimize space and accessibility.
• Follow safety protocols for handling hazardous materials and operating equipment.
• Assist in packaging, labeling, and preparing shipments for delivery.
• Communicate inventory shortages or discrepancies to the supervisor.
• Keep work areas clean and free from safety hazards.

Specific Qualifications

Job Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience in material handling, warehousing, or a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Ability to operate forklifts and pallet jacks (certification preferred, onsite training available).
• Basic understanding of inventory control and warehouse management procedures.
• Ability to read work orders, shipping documents, and material specifications.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs., stand, walk, and perform repetitive movements for extended periods.

Company Overview

IES is a national provider of industrial products and infrastructure services to a variety of end markets, including electrical, mechanical and communications contracting solutions for the commercial, industrial, residential and renewable energy markets. IES is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol IESC. As of the end of IES’s 2025 fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, IES produced over $3.3 billion in revenue and employed over 10,200 employees at over 174 domestic locations across the United States.

Our commitment to our employees is reflected by our actions:

• Safety is Priority One – and our record shows it
• Competitive Pay
• Company 401K plan with Employer Contribution Match
• Company Paid Time Off
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Choice of Medical Coverage including Prescription and Short Term Disability Plans
• Choice of Dental and Vision Coverage
• Optional Long-term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Legal and Pet Coverage
• Auto and Home Insurance Discount Programs

EEO & Affimative Action

The IES policy on equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, or any other protected status or characteristic. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment, and also states that retaliation against any employee who files a complaint regarding possible violations of this policy will not be tolerated. IES is also committed to taking affirmative steps to promote the employment of minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. IES develops affirmative action programs to support its commitment to equal employment opportunity, consistent with company policy and the company’s obligations as a contractor to the United States government.

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