Material Handler

Milwaukee Succeeds; Menomonee Falls (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Milwaukee Succeeds is seeking a Materials Handler II to receive and store raw materials, pull and deliver materials to manufacturing areas, and pack products for shipping in accordance with company procedures.

Responsibilities include unloading trucks, moving materials to storage, and maintaining paperwork. The role requires forklift inspection and adherence to safety rules; overtime may be needed to meet daily targets.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and interpret instructions, safety rules, BOMs, routings, and shipping documentation.
• Strong communication skills for one-on-one and small group settings.
• Willingness to work overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Receive raw materials, unload incoming trucks, and move materials to proper storage locations.
• Pick materials per work orders or customer orders and deliver to manufacturing or shipping areas.
• Pack and/or crate completed parts for shipment following packaging practices.
• Load finished products for shipment onto trucks or delivery vehicles.
• Perform forklift inspections to ensure safe operating condition.

Skills

Reading & interpreting documents

Effective communication

Safety compliance

Forklift operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Job description

The Material Handler II 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 3+ years experience; or a combination of education and experience may be considered.

EOE/AA Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran