Material Handler

Columbus McKinnon EMEA; Menomonee Falls, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbus McKinnon is seeking a dedicated Material Handler to receive, store, and move raw materials and parts within our Wisconsin facility. You will unload trucks, pick and deliver materials, pack shipments, and load finished goods for transport, while maintaining safety and accurate paperwork.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent and 6–12 months (or 1–3 years) shipping/receiving experience. This on-site role offers stable hours and opportunities for overtime and growth.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, safety rules, bills of materials, routings, and paperwork.
• Ability to complete receiving/shipping paperwork and documentation.
• Ability to communicate effectively with employees and truckers.

Responsibilities

• Receive raw materials, unload trucks, and move materials to storage.
• Pick materials per work or customer orders and deliver to manufacturing or shipping areas.
• Pack/crate parts for shipment following standard packaging practices.
• Load finished products for shipment onto trucks or delivery vehicles.
• Deliver materials to customers or vendors as required.
• Perform routine forklift inspections to ensure safe operation.
• Complete special projects as assigned.
• Create and maintain required paperwork and computer records.
• Ensure daily duties are completed, with overtime as needed.
• Follow safety rules and maintain housekeeping standards.

Skills

Reading & comprehension

Documentation & paperwork

Communication with team & drivers

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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.

Columbus McKinnon is a leading worldwide designer, manufacturer and marketer of intelligent motion solutions that move the world forward and improve lives by efficiently and ergonomically moving, lifting, positioning and securing materials. Key products include hoists, crane components, precision conveyor systems, rigging tools, light rail workstations and digital power and motion control systems. We are focused on commercial and industrial applications that require the safety and quality provided by our superior design and engineering know-how. Columbus McKinnon is a publicly traded company that has been in business for almost 150 years – proud of our heritage, where we come from, and where we’re going. As Columbus McKinnon grows globally, so does our need for driven and inspired employees. Join our winning team!

Columbus McKinnon Corporation promotes a diverse and inclusive workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other Federal or State legally-protected classes. We also value the safety of all associates and work hard to maintain a Drug Free Workplace.