Material Handler

Walsworth; Ripon (WI); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 30,307,000; Full time

Job summary

Walsworth is seeking a Material Handler to move materials and scrap within the plant, maintain logs, and place items in the proper holding areas. The role involves coordinating scrap removal, operating baler equipment, and handling recyclables with care around equipment and personnel.

Candidates should be able to read work instructions, work in a team, and perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced setting with strong organizational skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience with power industrial equipment preferred.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Move materials and scrap around the facility.
• Update necessary logs and records.
• Place materials in correct holding or staging areas.
• Coordinate scrap/trash removal and maintenance at work centers.
• Set up and operate baler machine and manage recyclable materials.
• Ensure safety around pedestrians and operating machinery.

Skills

Multitasking

Teamwork

Mechanical aptitude

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Power industrial equipment

Forklift operation

Job description

Job Summary:As a Material Handler, you are responsible for moving materials/scrap around the facility, as well as updating all necessary logs and putting material in the proper holding/staging area.Essential Functions:Operates various powered industrial trucks.Fills out appropriate paperwork.Moves materials around the facility.Updates logs.Puts materials in the proper holding/staging area.Coordinates scrap/trash removal and maintenance at various work centers.Set up and operate the baler machine.Gather and segregates varied recyclable materials.Manages daily operation within the Walsworth Recycling Center including the operation of various equipment.Provides scrap and waste receptacles throughout the facility.Clears lines of outgoing materials as directed by the shift lead.Must be able to read, follow and perform work instructions.Other duties may be assigned.Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesAbility to handle multiple tasks and projects.Ability to remain organized and self-directed in a fast-paced environment.Ability to work in a team environment.Ability to interface with a variety of individuals or groups on a frequent basis.Ability to work with limited direction and supervision, while demonstrating good judgment and strict confidence.Strong mechanical aptitude helpful.Previous experience working with Power Industrial equipment.Must have good organizational skills.Working Conditions/Physical Demands:Must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.Required to sit, stand or walk for prolonged periods of time.Use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects or use controls, tools or equipment.May require specific vision abilities that include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.Operates various lift trucks and materials management equipment, placing materials in or out of racking or other confined spaces and near pedestrians and/or near operating machinery.Minimum Requirements:High School Diploma.Previous experience preferred.