Material Handler

Columbus McKinnon; Menomonee Falls (WI); On-site; USD 19,286 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

Columbus McKinnon is seeking a Material Handler in Wisconsin. You will receive, store, and move raw materials and components, pick items per work orders, and prepare shipments to customers.

You will also support loading trucks and maintain accurate paperwork while adhering to safety standards. The role requires a HS diploma or equivalent and 6–12 months of related shipping/receiving experience, with the ability to communicate effectively with coworkers and truckers.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent required; 6–12 months shipping/receiving experience preferred.
• Ability to read and understand bills of materials, routings, and paperwork.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team, drivers, and supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Receive and unload incoming materials, move to storage.
• Pick materials per work orders and deliver to production or shipping areas.
• Pack and crate parts for shipment following standard practices.
• Load finished products for shipment onto trucks.
• Perform routine forklift inspections and report issues.
• Complete required paperwork and computer transactions.
• Maintain safety rules and housekeeping in the department.

Skills

Reading & comprehension

Documentation

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Job Summary

The Material Handler receives and stores raw materials, parts and components, pulls and delivers materials to the manufacturing areas, and packs product for shipping to customers, in accordance with company policies and procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Receive raw materials, parts and components, unloading incoming trucks, and moving materials to their proper storage bins and locations.
• Pick materials or components per work orders or customer orders and deliver to the manufacturing or shipping areas.
• Pack and/or crate completed parts, assemblies or components for shipment to customers following conventional packaging practices appropriate for the situation.
• Load finished products for shipment onto trucks or delivery vehicles.
• Pick up or deliver raw materials, parts, components or finished products to customers or vendors as required.
• Perform routine inspections on forklift trucks to ensure safe operating condition.
• Complete special projects as assigned.
• Create, complete and maintain any required computer transactions, paperwork and documents, etc.
• Ensure work responsibilities are completed daily working overtime, as needed.
• Follow and comply with all safety and work rules and regulations. Maintain departmental housekeeping standards.

Knowledge, Skills, Competencies, and Abilities

• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, safety rules, bills of materials, routings, procedure manuals, receiving and shipping paperwork, and memos.
• Ability to complete all required receiving and shipping paperwork and documentation.
• Ability to effectively communicate in one-on-one and small group situations, to other employees of the organization, and truckers.

Required Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and six to twelve months related experience; or a minimum of one to three years of related shipping/receiving experience; or a related combination of education and experience.